80G Tax Certificates

Is a donation through Gifts That Give eligible for 80G?

Yes, if two conditions are met: the partner charity holds a valid 80G registration, and you file under the old tax regime. Section 80G deductions are not available under the new tax regime (Section 115BAC), which has been the default since FY 2023–24 — so if you have not opted out of it, you cannot claim this deduction.

Where 80G does apply, the deduction is 50% or 100% of the amount donated depending on the recipient institution, and 50%-category donations are additionally capped at 10% of your adjusted gross total income. A ₹1,000 donation in the 50% category reduces your taxable income by ₹500 — it does not reduce your tax bill by ₹500. Your actual saving is ₹500 × your marginal rate.

Can I claim 80G on a charity gift card?

The certificate goes to the person who redeems the gift card, not the person who bought it — the donation is legally made at redemption, to the charity the recipient chooses. If you buy a gift card for someone else, they receive the 80G certificate.

Form 10BE — the document you actually need

Since FY 2021–22 a donor cannot claim 80G on a self-declared receipt alone. The donee institution must file Form 10BD and issue you a Form 10BE certificate, which is what you rely on when filing. Form 10BD is filed annually by 31 May for the preceding financial year, so a Form 10BE for a donation made this year will normally reach you after that date.

How to request your certificate

After making a donation through Gifts That Give, log into your dashboard and navigate to the 80G Certificates section. Select the donation, provide your PAN and address, and submit your request. Our team processes requests within 7–10 business days and emails you the certificate.

Eligibility

• The partner charity must hold a valid 80G registration
• You must file under the old tax regime
• You must provide a valid PAN
• Cash donations above ₹2,000 are not eligible; pay digitally (all donations made through this platform are)
• Certificates are issued for donations above ₹500 (our platform policy, not a statutory limit)
• Requests must be submitted within the same financial year (our platform policy)

This page is general information, not tax advice. Deduction categories and limits depend on the recipient institution and on your own tax position — confirm yours with a tax professional or against the Income Tax Act.

Have questions? Contact us at admin@giftsthatgive.in