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Donating to a registered charitable organisation is one of the simplest ways to support meaningful causes while reducing your taxable income. Section 80G of the Income Tax Act allows taxpayers to claim deductions for contributions made to approved NGOs and trusts. This makes charitable giving both socially valuable and financially beneficial. To Save Tax Through Section 80G in India, you must donate only to NGOs that hold a valid 80G certificate and maintain proper proof of your contribution.

To claim the deduction, ensure that you receive an official donation receipt containing the NGO’s name, address, PAN number, 80G registration number with validity and the donation amount in both words and figures. Digital payments such as online transfers, UPI or cheques are recommended, as cash donations are eligible only up to Rs. 2,000. Depending on the NGO’s category, your donation may qualify for either a 50% or 100% deduction.

Some trusted 80G-registered NGOs include Sakshi NGO, Goonj, CRY, Smile Foundation and HelpAge India. These organisations work in areas like education, healthcare, gender equality and elderly care.

The section 80G of Income Tax Act is a provision that allows you to receive a tax deduction when you donate to a registered non-governmental organisation. This means that while you are helping to create positive change in society, you also get to benefit from a reduction in your taxable income. When you support a certified organisation like Bal Raksha Bharat (also known as Save the Children India), you can be assured that your contribution is eligible under this thoughtful government initiative.

Everyone gives donations to useful social causes, but not all donations provide a full deduction. Only some donations qualify for 100% Tax Exemption under 80G, which means you can deduct the entire donated amount from your income liable for tax. These donations include donations to: • Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund • National Defence Fund • Chief Minister’s Relief Fund • Swachh Bharat Kosh • Clean Ganga Fund • National Children’s Fund

You can make the donation, and at the time of filing your return, you can claim full Tax Exemption on Donation.

Note: • You can only get deduction if the donation is made registered government funds or an 80G Exempt NGO qualify.