📌 Status of benefit under Section 80G of Income Tax Act
Karma Samaj Foundation is a registered public charitable trust and is undergoing process of obtaining exemptions under section 12A & 80G under the Income Tax Act 1961 [Section 332(3) & Section 354(2) respectively of the Income Tax Act, 2025].
Once 80G registration is granted — all eligible donations to KSF will qualify for tax deduction under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act.
Further, as per the clarificatory Notification No. 34/2023 issued by the Income Tax Department, "In case of an application made under clause (iv) of the first proviso to sub-section (5) of section 80G of the Act, the provisional approval shall be effective from the assessment year relevant to the previous year in which such application is made."
In the meantime — your contribution is legally valid and used toward our charitable purposes.
🗓️ Current Status — As of Launch Date
| Registration |
Current Status |
Expected Timeline |
| Trust Registration |
✅ Confirmed |
299/2026 |
| PAN of Trust |
✅ Obtained |
AAGTK5441B |
| 12A Registration |
🔄 Application in progress |
Provisional Registration Acknowledged on 15th July, 2026 |
| 80G Registration |
🔄 Application in progress |
Provisional Registration Acknowledged on 15th July, 2026 |
This page will be updated immediately when registrations are confirmed.
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What 12A Means
12A Registration — Tax Exemption for the Trust
Under Section 12A of the Income Tax Act 1961 — a registered charitable trust that obtains 12A registration is exempt from paying income tax on its income — provided the income is used for charitable purposes.
For donors: 12A does not directly affect your tax benefits. It affects the trust's own tax status.
Current status: Application in progress. Until 12A is granted — the trust is liable to pay income tax on any surplus income. We factor this into our financial planning.
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What 80G Means
80G Registration — Tax Deduction for Donors (without any legal jargon)
Under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act 1961 — donations made to organisations registered under 80G qualify for tax deduction in the hands of the donor.
For individual donors: You can claim a deduction of 50% of the donated amount from your taxable income — subject to applicable limits.
For corporate donors: The donation qualifies as a deductible expense under applicable provisions.
Current status: Application in progress. Until 80G registration is granted — donations to KSF are NOT tax-deductible. We will not imply otherwise — and we will not issue 80G receipts before the registration is confirmed.
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What This Means for You — Donor Guidance
Three scenarios — clearly explained
If you donate today — before 80G is granted:
Your donation is valid, legal, and goes entirely toward our charitable mission. It is simply not currently tax-deductible. We will issue you a receipt for your records.
We appreciate donations made even before 80G is available — they demonstrate trust in our mission, not just in tax efficiency.
Further, if we are granted the 80G benefit within this financial year, your donations made after we made applications will be eligible for the benefit as per the clarificatory Notification No. 34/2023 issued by the Income Tax Department, explained earlier.
If you want to wait until 80G is confirmed:
We completely understand. We will notify you the moment 80G registration is granted. Your donation will then qualify for the deduction.
Once 80G is granted:
All eligible donations — made after the grant date — will qualify for 80G deduction. We will issue formal 80G receipts to all donors.
🔔 80G Notification Form
Simple — minimal fields