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Nonprofit organizations should contact their Republican Representatives and Senators to urge them to protect the nonprofit sector in tax reconciliation.  

Please urge your Republican Representatives and Senators to:

OPPOSE granting unprecedented authority to the Executive Branch to revoke nonprofit status from organizations without due process. This provision allows Administrations to target charitable nonprofits based on ideological grounds.

OPPOSE new or expanded taxes on nonprofit organizations, including private foundations. These proposals divert scarce resources away from essential services, undermine the ability of charitable nonprofit organizations to meet needs in their communities, and put greater strain on government. See NCN’s one-pager on protecting nonprofits in tax reconciliation for more information.

SUPPORT and EXPAND tax incentives for charitable giving. Congress should include in the tax reconciliation bill the Charitable Act, introduced by Sen. Lankford (R-OK) and Rep. Moore (R-UT), to create a non-itemizer tax incentive for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations. See NCN’s one-pager on the Charitable Act and factsheet on the nonprofit sector for more information.

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Next steps:

Since it’s passed Committee, the bill will be quickly combined with legislation approved by other committees, before heading the House floor for a vote as soon as the week of May 19.

By using the reconciliation process, Republicans can enact the tax bill with only a simple majority vote in the House and Senate. Republicans, however, have a very narrow majority in the House; Republican leaders cannot afford to lose more than three votes in order to pass the package as written. If Republican leadership garners enough support to pass the bill, it will then head to the Senate for a vote on the floor before going to the President’s desk for a signature. Leaders have indicated the 4th of July as a goal deadline for passage.

Based on a number of factors, NCN believes our best opportunity to change the tax bill is in the Senate.

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I can offer this advice in convincing GOP or even MAGA reps:

Donating to a registered NGO in India not only supports meaningful social causes but can also provide tax benefits under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act. However, to successfully claim a tax deduction, donors must keep certain documents and details ready while filing their income tax returns. Understanding these requirements helps ensure a smooth and valid claim.The most important document is the official donation receipt issued by the NGO.

This receipt should clearly mention the NGO's name, address, PAN number, and 80G registration details, along with the amount donated, date of donation, and donor's name. Without this information, the tax exemption claim may be rejected.Another key requirement is proof of payment. Donations should ideally be made through banking channels such as UPI, net banking, cheque, debit card, or credit card.

Cash donations above the permissible limit are not eligible for tax deductions. Maintaining transaction proof or bank statements can be helpful in case of verification.Donors should also check whether the NGO has a valid and active 80G certificate at the time of donation.