Tax-compliant receipts
80G donation receipt: what it is and how to issue one
Donors giving to an 80G-registered trust can claim a tax deduction — but only if the receipt carries the right details. Here is what an 80G receipt must contain and how to issue compliant receipts without any paperwork.
What makes a receipt an "80G receipt"?
Section 80G of the Income Tax Act allows donors to deduct eligible donations from their taxable income. To support that claim, the trust's receipt must include everything a normal donation receipt has, plus:
- PAN of the trust or institution
- 80G registration / approval number
- Validity period of the 80G approval
- Donor details matching their tax records (name, and PAN for larger donations)
- Form 10BE reference — the annual statement donors use to claim the deduction
For the standard fields every receipt needs, see our donation receipt format guide.
Why donors increasingly ask for it
Tax benefit for the donor
A valid 80G receipt lets donors claim deductions when filing returns — a real reason for them to give to registered trusts.
Credibility for the trust
Issuing proper numbered receipts signals a well-run, transparent organisation — which brings donors back for the next event.
Issue every receipt digitally
Utsav Seva generates uniquely numbered, branded receipts for every donation the moment you record it — with your trust's registration details built in. Send them to donors on WhatsApp in one tap, and keep a permanent record for your books and reports.
Frequently asked questions
What is an 80G donation receipt?
A receipt issued by a trust registered under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act. It lets the donor claim a tax deduction and must carry the trust's PAN and 80G registration details alongside the normal receipt fields.
How is it different from a normal donation receipt?
A normal receipt only records the donation. An 80G receipt adds the trust's PAN, 80G approval number and validity, enabling the donor's tax deduction claim.
Can a trust issue digital 80G receipts?
Yes. Digital receipts containing all mandatory 80G fields are valid. Utsav Seva generates numbered receipts instantly and delivers them on WhatsApp.