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Resources for Temples, Trusts and NGOs
Practical guides on 80G compliance, trustee management, audit preparation and financial management for Indian religious institutions.
What is FCRA and Which NGOs in India Need It?
An international donor wants to fund your NGO's community project. A foreign company approaches your trust for a charitable contribution. A non-resident Indian living in the UK wants to donate to you...
How to Register a Temple Trust Under Section 12A in India (2025 Guide)
A temple or trust that earns income — from donations, rent, investment returns or festival collections — is technically subject to income tax like any other entity. Section 12A registration is what c...
Form 10BD Filing Guide for Temple Trusts and NGOs (FY 2025-26)
Before the Finance Act 2021, an 80G receipt was enough. A donor received a printed receipt, attached it to their tax return, and claimed the deduction. Simple. That changed completely from FY 2021-2...
80G Receipt Format: What the Income Tax Department Actually Checks
Every year, hundreds of donors across India face a frustrating situation: they donated to a temple or trust, received a receipt, filed their tax return — and the deduction was rejected. The receipt e...