Tax-Exemption on Donation
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Maaya Anubhuti Foundation (MAF) holds valid Section 80G approval (URN:AATCM5136FF20251).
An income tax exemption is a legal provision that allows individuals or entities to reduce their taxable income.
Depending on the nature of income and relevant sections of the Income Tax Act, a person may receive relief on a portion of income.
These exemptions encourage economic activity and support socially beneficial initiatives.
Under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961, individuals and organisations can claim tax deductions for contributions made to charitable institutions registered under this section.
Keep your donation acknowledgement from the NGO for your records.
Section 80G allows taxpayers to reduce taxable income by claiming deductions for donations made to eligible organisations approved by the Income Tax Department. Only contributions to recognised entities qualify.
Individuals, Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs), companies, firms and NRIs donating to MAF can claim the deduction on their Indian income tax returns.
Donations of ₹500 or more made to Maaya Anubhuti Foundation qualify for a 50% deduction from the donor’s taxable income under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
MAF accepts a minimum contribution of ₹500 to enable streamlined documentation for the 80G deduction.
The maximum deduction available under Section 80G for donations to MAF is limited to 10% of the donor’s adjusted gross total income, with a 50% deduction rate on the eligible amount.
Cash donations up to ₹2,000 may be considered. For larger contributions and smoother documentation, please use non-cash modes.
You may donate online via QR scan/UPI, NEFT/RTGS, bank transfer or cheque. These modes allow quick acknowledgement and smooth tax documentation.
Receipts are issued instantly via email. 80G certificates (Form 10BE) are delivered digitally within 10 days (online) or one month (offline).
If the original receipt is misplaced, MAF can share a digital copy of the applicable 80G certificate issued for your donation.
No. The 80G deduction applies only to monetary donations (cheque, demand draft, online transfer, or cash up to ₹2,000). Donations in kind—such as clothing, food items, books, medical supplies, or other non-cash goods—are not eligible for tax deduction under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act.
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