Save tax under section 80G on donation

We know donations are good! And the Section 80G Income Tax Act provides the noblest way to save tax in India – that is by donating funds to organizations specified in the Act. It is a special provision that allows taxpayers to be exempt from paying taxes.

How will my tax saving donation make a difference?

Your donation to CRY’s Academic Support Centres ensures children receive vital educational and psychosocial support, bridging learning gaps, fostering confidence, and empowering them for brighter futures. Join us in impacting lives, with the added benefit of tax savings.

What is the deduction under Section 80g of the Income Tax Act?

The Income Tax Act has a provision known as Section 80G that enables taxpayers to deduct a variety of contributions made as charitable donations. Donations to the designated non-profits/ NGOs and charity organizations are eligible for the Act’s deduction. When filing the income tax return, the amount donated may be deducted as per section 80G.

The donation would not be eligible for a deduction if it was made while the 80G registration of charity/ trust/ non-profit was not active.

How does tax exemption donation help in saving tax?

Tax exemption donation reduces the tax liability of the donor by decreasing his/ her taxable income under the 80G section of IT. Only registered charities/ trusts/ non-profits are eligible to issue 80G tac receipts and it decreases taxable salary by 50% of the donated amount. Here’s an example – if your yearly taxable income is ₹7,00,000 and you make a donation of ₹10,000 then your net taxable income will become ₹6,95,000. Your income tax will now be calculated on this reduced taxable income based on the current tax rates.

How can I claim the 80G tax benefit?

All donations made to CRY NGO are eligible for a 50% deduction from taxable income under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act. Child Rights and You (CRY) – India’s most trusted NGO is registered under the act with charity number F-0005208(GBR) and has the approval of the IT department under the 80G section. By donating to CRY charity you can not only help children in India but also get a tax deduction benefit. After making a donation, you will get a certificate under Section 80G with a receipt that can be used while filing income tax returns (ITR) for tax deductions. It reduces the tax liability by 50% of the donated amount.

What is the minimum amount that needs to be donated to get a tax exemption?

While there is no specified minimum amount to avail of tax exemption under IT section 80G for online donation, we request all supporters to donate a minimum of ₹ 1000 as it helps us to take care of documentation expenses.

Are there any tax exemptions on cash donations as well?

As per the revised IT rules, any cash donation above ₹ 2,000 is not eligible for an 80G certificate. In the interest of transparency and accountability, CRY NGO does not accept cash donations.

Does CRY issue Tax receipts? How long does it take to generate 80G tax receipts?

Yes, CRY – Child Rights and You issues tax receipts for all donations made. The tax receipts are emailed at the shared address and sent on WhatsApp after making the donation.

What is needed while making 80G donation?

We request all donors to provide the correct PAN card number, email address, and other contact details. It also helps the Income Tax department in auto-populating donation details while filing Income Tax Returns. As per the latest income tax rules, CRY is required to upload all donation details on the income tax website under form 10 BD and generate a certificate as per form 10BE.

When can I get a tax exemption certificate?

For online donations, 80G certificates are generated within 10 days. The receipts are sent to the email address shared by donors while completing the online donation form. For offline contributions, it takes close to 15 to 20 days.

What if my tax receipt is lost or misplaced?

You can send a mail to writetous@crymail.org to request a duplicate copy.

I am an NRI (Non-Resident Indian). Will I get a tax exemption on my donation?

NRI (Non-Resident Indian) donors, who are Indian citizens, holding an Indian passport are eligible to tax exemption under section 80 G of the Income Tax Act. Please ensure to mention your Indian PAN Card Number in the online donation form to avail of the tax benefits. For further queries please write to

If I am a resident of the U.S. subject to US income tax will I get a tax exemption?

You can avail of tax exemption under US Laws, by making a donation to CRY America (USA) at https://www.cryamerica.org/donation/. CRY America is a legally registered section 501 ( c) (3) entity under US Income tax Laws.

If I am a resident of the U.K. and subject to UK income tax will I be eligible for tax exemption?

As a resident of the U.K., you can avail of tax exemption by making a donation to CRY UK at https://www.ukcry.org/donation/. CRY UK is a legally registered charity under UK Income tax Laws.