What is Section 80G?
Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961 provides tax deductions on donations made to specific charitable organizations or relief funds. The deduction can be either 50% or 100% of the donated amount, with or without qualifying limits, depending on the recipient.
Eligible Donations
- Prime Minister's National Relief Fund – 100% deduction without limit
- National Defence Fund – 100% deduction
- Approved NGOs – 50% or 100% deduction with or without qualifying limit
- Donations to notified temples or trusts with 80G certification
Important Rules to Remember
- Cash donations above ₹2,000 are not eligible. Use digital/bank methods instead.
- Always collect a receipt with the PAN and 80G approval number of the organization.
- Both individuals and entities (like firms and companies) can claim 80G deductions.
How Much Can You Save?
For example, if you're in the 30% tax slab and donate ₹10,000 to a 100% eligible institution, you can save ₹3,000 in taxes. Use our TDS Calculator to calculate your tax savings in seconds.