Section 80G of IT Act provides benefits for both donor and donee, by making a donation taxpayer (donor) will get benefit by way of deduction from his Income, and by accepting the donation, trust (donee) will get benefit in respect of funds received for his welfare. In this post, we will discuss section 80G of the IT Act, 1961 from the point of view of the Taxpayers i.e. donors.
What is section 80G of the Income Tax Act
As per section 80G, the contribution made to certain relief funds and charitable institutions can be claimed as a deduction. Donations made to prescribed relief funds and charitable institutions are only eligible for deduction.
Who can claim deduction under section 80G of IT Act
This deduction is not restricted to any specific category of person and it can be claimed by any taxpayers- whether resident or non-resident, whether Individual, company, firm, or any other person under the Act.
Must Read:- Know the procedure to get registration u/s 80G and/or section 12A
What mode of payment is allowed as a deduction under 80G of IT Act?
80G payment mode- The deduction under section 80G of IT Act can only be claimed when payment is made via a cheque, draft, or in cash.
80G deduction if payment in cash- From FY 2017-18 onwards payment made in cash in excess of Rs. 2,000 will not be eligible for deduction under section 80G of the Income Tax Act.
How to claim 80G Tax exemption
For claiming 80G Tax Exemption the following details have to be submitted in your Income Tax Return.
- Name of the donee
- PAN number of the donee
- Address of the donee
- Amount of contribution made
What is the section 80G Deduction Limit?
80G deduction eligibility- The first thing to remember is that donations made to prescribed relief funds and charitable institutions are only eligible for deduction and not all donations made are eligible for 80G tax exemption.
80G deduction limit- The second thing to remember is that there is also limits of % on the amount of donation made i.e 100% or 50%, which can be claimed accordingly.
To check the complete list of prescribed donations and % of the donation made you can click here.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How much is 80G exemption?
As per section 80G of the Income Tax Act, donations made to prescribed relief funds and charitable institutions are only eligible for the deduction, and not all donations made are eligible for 80G tax exemption. There are limits of % on the amount of donation made i.e 100% or 50%, which can be claimed accordingly.
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How is 80G deduction calculated?
Under Section 80G deduction is provided on the basis of certain parameters. Deduction of the amount contributed or donated from his gross total income depends on the kind of trust/organization, where the contribution is made.
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What is 80G?
Section 80G allowed the contribution made to certain relief funds and charitable institutions as a deduction. Donations made to prescribed relief funds and charitable institutions are only eligible for deduction.
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Compiled by- CA Chirag Agarwal (Practicing Chartered Accountants)