Donation Tax Exemption - Under Section 80G.

Save the Children is one of India’s most trusted NGOs, advocating for the rights of children since 2008.Over the years, they have positively transformed the lives of over 10 million children in India. This organisation is able to carry out its social operations thanks to the generous support of its various donors, corporate partners,government bodies and institutional supporters. NGOs are often able to carry out their social work activities due to the donation they receive from people. Donations made to NGOs are eligible for donation tax exemption.These donations are crucial to NGOs as they allow them to carry out their social outreach programmes. 

The Income Tax Act of 1961 creates a provision for tax benefits, on the donations made to charitable organisations under Section 80 (G).In order to claim this tax rebate, the donation must be cited at the time of filing the annual Income Tax Return. It must be noted that 100% tax exemption on donations can only be made on donations upto a certain sum. This donation tax exemption is an incentive offered by the government to donors as a way of encouraging people to make charitable donations. This helps NGOs in fundraising, and thereby enables them to create a positive impact on society. However only monetary donations are eligible for donation tax exemption; donations made in the form of clothes,books,food, medicines etc are not eligible for donation tax exemption. There are several tax benefits of making a donation online. Donating online is also one of the easiest and most secure ways of making a donation to charity. 

The transactions are executed instantly, and the money is received by the NGO directly.When you donate to an NGO like Save the Children, you also receive a certificate as proof of your donation via email. This certificate can be cited at the time of filing for income tax returns in order to avail tax exemption on your donation.  These selfless acts of charity are extremely valuable to the poor and needy. Save the Children is extremely transparent with the donations it receives and understands your desire of wanting to give back to society. Save the Children is supported by thousands of donors that support its endeavours. Your charitable donations can go a long way towards improving the lives of millions of disadvantaged children. Save the Children works tirelessly to provide millions of underprivileged children access to proper healthcare,nutrition and education. NGOs work extremely hard to protect vulnerable children and ensure that their basic fundamental rights are upheld.

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