Category Archives: FCRA, TAX, LEGAL

Foreign Contribution Regulation Act

Procedure and formalities to open NGO in India by OCI card holder

Dear Sir, I would request you if you can provide information about the provisions of FCRA and other laws related to a person who is a foreign citizen of Indian origin with an OCI card retired and moved to India … Continue reading

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Requirement for applying for 12AA/80G registration extended to 1st October 2020

Requirements for filing applications for re-validation of S.12AA / 80G /S.10(23C) which was to be applied between 1st June – 31 August has now been extended to 1st October 2020 to 31st December 2020. — Socio Research & Reform Foundation … Continue reading

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Clarification on renewal of 12AA & 80G

Dear Sir, It was proposed in the budget about re registrations of NGO’s under 12AA & renewals of 80G. Is there any guideline released by Income tax Dept in this reg—Thanks & Regards Abhijeet

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En masse Inspections by Govt

En masse Inspections by Govt Further to our last post on this subject (http://blog.srr-foundation.org/?p=3860), it is now clear that FCRA Dept has issued notices en masse to a large number of NPOs, with large amount of funds under FCRA. These … Continue reading

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Notices under S.23 of FCRA Act

Notices under S.23 of FCRA Act. 2010 It has come to our knowledge that currently several International NGOs are receiving notices from FCRA Department for various reasons including inspection under S.23 of FCRA Act 2010. This seems to be first … Continue reading

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Deduction of TDS on Grants

Dear friends, I request your guidance on the following query. If an NGO ( Grantee) has 12 A certificate but does not have 80 G certificate, and if the same NGO is getting donation / grant from an 80 G … Continue reading

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Tax Exemptions & New Tax Slabs

Dear Friends, Season’s greetings! Those who opt for new income tax slabs have no incentive to donate for charitable purposes. Is it not? Do corporates get exemption on CSR spending? If yes, why do they insist on recipients to have … Continue reading

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Budget Proposals: NPO Taxation‎

Budget Proposals: NPO Taxation In today’s post, proposals relating to registration requirement for New NGOs are covered. NEW NPOS S.12AA/S.80G/S.10(23) Earlier any NPO wanting to apply for registration under S.12AA or S.10(23C) could do so anytime. Generally once granted approval, … Continue reading

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Budget 2020 – Existing NGOs 12AA Registration

All NGOs need to reapply for 12A / S.80 G certificates EXISTING NGOS Budget 2020 has brought bad news to all non-profit organizations, everyone would need to reapply for renewal of 12AA & 80G and S.10(23C) certificates. Let’s deal with … Continue reading

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Purchase of USG machine for Hospital

Sir, Can a non FCRA registered Trust take financial help from FCRA registered organisation for buying USG machine and other equipements for its small hospital having licence from the government?’ Please do reply soon. With best regards.Samir Kr. Halder,

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