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**How to claim a deduction for 80G donation while filing ITR?**
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1. Check Eligibility of Donation
Only donations made to approved charitable institutions or funds qualify under Section 80G.

 ✅ You can claim on your [80G donation](https://sakshingo.org/80g-tax-exemption-on-donation/) in the following ways:
 
Donations to government relief funds (PMNRF, CM Relief Fund, etc.)
Donations to registered NGOs or trusts with a valid 80G registration.

❌ You cannot claim:

Donations in kind (like clothes, food, etc.)
Anonymous cash donations above ₹2,000 — must be done via digital mode or cheque.
Get the Donation Receipt
Ask the trust/organization for a proper receipt.
 The receipt must have:
Name and address of the organization
PAN of the donee
80G Registration Number & validity
Your name and donation amount
Mode of payment and date
If the donation is to PM Relief Fund, you get full deduction. If the donation is to an NGO, get 50% deduction up to 10% of your Adjusted Gross Total Income (GTI).
4. Calculate Adjusted Gross Total Income (AGTI)
AGTI = Gross Total Income – (All deductions except 80G, like 80C, 80D, etc.) – LTCG/STCG taxable at special rates.
Then apply the 10% cap rule if applicable.
 Enter Donation Details in ITR Form
In the Income Tax e-Filing Portal:
Login → Go to File Return → Choose relevant ITR form (usually ITR-1 or ITR-2).
Under “Deductions” → Section 80G, click Add Details.


Fill:


Name of Donee


PAN of Donee


Address


Donation amount


Mode of payment (Cheque/Online)


Eligible % (50% or 100%)


💡 Tip: The portal will auto-calculate your eligible deduction based on the limits.

Cash donations > ₹2,000 are not eligible for deduction.

Cross-verify the donee’s PAN and 80G registration number (you can check on the Income Tax portal). Donate to a good cause and save your tax. 

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