12A / 80G Status

Tax benefit status.

What is confirmed. What is pending. What it means for you.

📌 Status of benefit under Section 80G of Income Tax Act, 1961 [Section 354 of Income Tax Act, 2025]

Karma Samaj Foundation is a registered public charitable trust and has been granted provisional exemptions under section 12A & 80G under the Income Tax Act 1961 [Section 332(8) & Section 354(4) respectively of the Income Tax Act, 2025].

As such, all eligible donations to KSF qualify for tax deduction under Sesion 80G of Income Tax Act, 1961 [ Section 354 of the new Income Tax Act, 2025]

Registration Current Status Expected Timeline
Trust Registration ✅ Confirmed 299/2026
PAN of Trust ✅ Obtained AAGTK5441B
12A Registration ✅ Valid till March 2029 Unique registration no. AAGTK5441BE20261 granted via 'Order for provisional registration u/s 332 (8)' dated 22nd July, 2026 valid till March 2029.
80G Registration ✅ Valid till March 2029 Unique registration no. AAGTK5441BF20261 granted via 'Order for provisional registration u/s 354 (4)' dated 22nd July, 2026 valid till March 2029.
🗓️ Last updated: 1st September, 2026
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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: Unique registration no. AAGTK5441BE20261 granted via 'Order for provisional registration u/s 332 (8)' dated 22nd July, 2026 valid till March 2029.
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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: Unique registration no. AAGTK5441BF20261 granted via 'Order for provisional registration u/s 354 (4)' dated 22nd July, 2026 valid till March 2029.
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What This Means for You — Donor Guidance

All eligible donations made after 22nd July, 2026 will qualify for 80G deduction. We will issue formal 80G receipts to all donors.

🔔 80G Notification Form

Simple — minimal fields

🔗 Useful References
Income Tax Act Section 12A incometaxindia.gov.in
Income Tax Act Section 80G incometaxindia.gov.in
Verify 80G registration of any organisation https://www.incometaxindia.gov.in/tax-exempted-institutions by entering Trust's PAN No. AAGTK5441B
CSR eligibility under Companies Act 2013 mca.gov.in