Donation Tax Exemption FAQs

At FRIE CARES, a unit of the Foundation for Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FRIE), we believe that every act of giving can create meaningful change. Donations received by FRIE CARES are used for welfare initiatives in the areas of child welfare, education, healthcare, women empowerment, rural development, livelihood support, orphanage care, environment, transgender welfare, and community development. Donors may be eligible to claim tax benefits under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961, subject to applicable Income Tax rules, valid approval status, payment mode, and documentation requirements. 

1. How will my donation to FRIE CARES make a difference?
Your donation to FRIE CARES supports social welfare programmes for underprivileged children, women, rural families, marginalized communities, and people in need. Contributions help us work towards education support, healthcare access, child welfare, orphanage support, livelihood development, environmental awareness, and inclusive community initiatives.By donating, you are not only supporting meaningful social causes but may also be eligible for tax benefits under Section 80G, subject to applicable rules. 

2. What is Section 80G of the Income Tax Act?
Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961 allows eligible taxpayers to claim deductions for donations made to approved charitable institutions, NGOs, trusts, and specified funds.Donations made to approved organisations may be eligible for deduction while filing Income Tax Returns, provided the organisation has valid 80G approval and the donor meets the required conditions. 

3. Are donations to FRIE CARES eligible for tax exemption?
Yes, donations made to FRIE CARES: A Unit of FRIE may be eligible for tax deduction under Section 80G, subject to the validity of FRIE CARES / FRIE’s 80G approval and applicable Income Tax rules. 

Organisation Name: FRIE CARES: A Unit of FRIE
PAN: AABTF12383H
80G Approval / URN Number: AABTF12383HF20261
Registered Address: 9/865, Maruthi Nagar, Coimbatore- 641 031, Tamil Nadu, India 

4. What tax benefit can I get under Section 80G?
Eligible donations made under Section 80G may qualify for a deduction of 50% of the donated amount, subject to applicable Income Tax rules and limits.For example, if your taxable income is ₹7,00,000 and you donate ₹10,000 to FRIE CARES, the eligible deduction may be ₹5,000. Your taxable income may then be reduced to ₹6,95,000, subject to applicable tax provisions and eligibility.Please consult your tax advisor or Chartered Accountant for exact tax calculation. 

5. How does a tax-saving donation help me?
A tax-saving donation helps reduce your taxable income under Section 80G, provided the donation is made to an approved organisation and all required details are correctly provided.At the same time, your contribution supports FRIE CARES programmes in education, child welfare, healthcare, rural development, livelihood, women empowerment, orphanage support, environment, and inclusive social welfare. 

6. Is there any minimum donation amount to claim tax exemption?
There is no fixed minimum donation amount under Section 80G for claiming tax benefit. However, FRIE CARES encourages supporters to donate a minimum amount of ₹1,000 or more, as it helps us manage programme support, documentation, and administrative processes effectively. 

7. Are cash donations eligible for tax exemption?
As per Income Tax rules, cash donations above ₹2,000 are not eligible for deduction under Section 80G.For transparency and proper documentation, FRIE CARES encourages donors to make contributions through digital payment, UPI, bank transfer, cheque, demand draft, debit card, credit card, or other approved banking channels. 

8. Does FRIE CARES issue donation receipts and 80G certificates?
Yes. FRIE CARES issues donation receipts for eligible donations. The receipt and 80G certificate will be sent to the donor’s registered email address after successful verification of payment and donor details.The certificate will include the necessary details required for claiming deduction under Section 80G, subject to applicable Income Tax rules. 

9. What details are required while donating?
To issue a valid receipt and 80G certificate, donors are requested to provide accurate information, including: Full name of donorPAN numberComplete addressEmail addressMobile numberDonation amountPayment transaction details Providing the correct PAN and contact details is important for reporting donation details under Form 10BD and for issuing the donation certificate under Form 10BE. 

10. When will I receive my 80G certificate?
For online donations, FRIE CARES will normally issue the donation receipt and 80G certificate within 7 to 10 working days, subject to verification of payment and donor details.For offline donations, the process may take 15 to 20 working days, depending on documentation and payment confirmation. 

11. How can I claim the 80G tax benefit?
To claim the 80G tax benefit, donors should:Donate to FRIE CARES through an approved payment mode.Provide correct PAN, address, email, and contact details.Collect the donation receipt and 80G certificate.Enter the donation details under Section 80G while filing Income Tax Returns.Ensure that the donation details match the certificate issued by FRIE CARES.Donors are advised to consult a tax expert or Chartered Accountant while filing returns. 

12. What if my tax receipt or 80G certificate is lost?
If your donation receipt or 80G certificate is lost or misplaced, you may request a duplicate copy by contacting FRIE CARES. Email: info@friecares.org
Website: https://friecares.org
Donation Link: https://pages.razorpay.com/pl_T4xzpQ2gIrSvxn/view 
Please mention your name, PAN number, donation date, donation amount, and transaction reference number while requesting a duplicate copy. 

13. Can NRI donors claim 80G tax benefits?
NRI donors who are Indian taxpayers and hold a valid Indian PAN may be eligible to claim deduction under Section 80G, subject to applicable Income Tax rules and filing requirements in India.NRI donors are requested to provide their Indian PAN number and consult their tax advisor before claiming deduction. 

14. Can foreign donors claim tax exemption outside India?
Tax exemption under Section 80G is applicable under Indian Income Tax laws. Donors residing outside India, including the USA, UK, UAE, Australia, Canada, or other countries, should consult their local tax advisor to understand whether any tax benefit is available in their country of residence.FRIE CARES does not guarantee tax exemption under foreign tax laws unless specifically approved under the respective country’s legal framework. 

15. Can I claim 80G benefit under the new tax regime?
As per current Income Tax provisions, deduction under Section 80G is generally not available under the new tax regime. Donors who wish to claim Section 80G benefits should check their eligibility under the old tax regime and consult a tax professional before filing returns. 

16. What certificates are required to claim tax exemption?
To claim tax exemption under Section 80G, donors should keep:Valid donation receipt80G certificatePAN details of the organisation80G approval number / URNPayment proof or transaction referenceDonation amount and dateThese documents help ensure accurate and compliant filing of Income Tax Returns. 

17. Are donations in kind eligible for 80G deduction?
Donations in kind, such as clothes, food items, books, equipment, medicines, or materials, are valuable for social welfare activities. However, Section 80G deduction is generally available only for monetary donations, subject to Income Tax rules. 

18. Can companies and CSR partners donate to FRIE CARES?
Yes. FRIE CARES welcomes support from individuals, companies, CSR partners, institutions, schools, colleges, universities, and philanthropic organisations.Corporate and institutional donors may support FRIE CARES programmes in child welfare, education, healthcare, women empowerment, rural development, livelihood, environment, orphanage care, and inclusive community development. For CSR and institutional collaboration, please contact:Email: info@friecares.org
Phone: +91 9942557347 / 8903582340
Website: https://friecares.org 

19. Important Disclaimer
Tax benefits are subject to applicable provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961, valid 80G approval, donor eligibility, payment mode, correct documentation, and changes in law from time to time. FRIE CARES advises donors to consult their Chartered Accountant or tax advisor before claiming any deduction. 

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Website: https://friecares.org
Donation Link: https://pages.razorpay.com/pl_T4xzpQ2gIrSvxn/view
Email: info@friecares.org