What is an 80G donation under Indian Income Tax?

Section 80G of the Income-Tax Act, 1961 lets Indian donors claim a deduction (typically 50%, sometimes 100%) for donations made to NGOs registered under 80G. The NGO must hold a valid 80G URN; the donor must receive a Form 10BE certificate for the donation.

How much tax do I save by donating to an 80G-registered NGO?

At a 50% deduction in the 30% income tax bracket, a 10,000 rupee donation typically reduces your tax outgo by 1,500 rupees. Use the calculator above for an exact estimate based on your tax bracket and donation amount.

Do I need Form 10BE to claim the 80G deduction?

Yes. From FY 2021-22 onwards, donors must hold a Form 10BE certificate issued by the NGO (downloaded by the NGO after filing Form 10BD with the Income Tax Department).

Can companies claim 80G on CSR donations?

Mostly no. CSR spend under Section 135 is not eligible for 80G deduction. However, voluntary corporate donations to 80G-registered NGOs (over and above CSR) remain eligible. This calculator works for both individuals and companies on the eligible portion.

FOR DONORS · 80G TAX SAVING CALCULATOR

How much tax will you save on your donation?

Enter your donation amount and tax slab. We'll show the exact deduction you can claim under Section 80G of the Income-Tax Act, 1961. For individual donors and companies giving voluntarily.

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What you need to claim your 80G deduction

An 80G donation receipt from the NGO showing their 80G registration URN.
A Form 10BE certificate issued by the NGO (mandatory from FY 2021-22). NGOs on Donateazy issue 10BE automatically.
Your PAN must match what the NGO files in their Form 10BD return.
Donations above ₹ 2,000 must be in non-cash modes (UPI, bank transfer, card, cheque).

Estimates are illustrative and assume the NGO is 80G-registered without a qualifying limit. The 80G qualifying-limit cap (10% of adjusted gross total income) applies to some donations - check with your CA for your exact case.