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ITR Filing For NGO

Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in India — whether they are trusts, societies, or Section 8 companies — are legally required to file Income Tax Returns (ITR) every year.

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Why Should I Use Auriga Accounting For ITR Filing For NGO ?

Auriga Accounting has a team of registration experts who can provide complete guidance to register your ITR Filing For NGO.

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Our team of experts will get in touch with you and collect all necessary documents and details

Resolve all your queries

We fill out and file your application for ITR Filing 

Complete your ITR Filing

Ready Your ITR Filing For NGO 

Overview - ITR Filing For NGO

An NGO is a non-profit organization that operates for social, charitable, religious, educational, or environmental causes. It can be registered as:

  • Trust (under Indian Trust Act, 1882)
  • Society (under Societies Registration Act, 1860)
  • Section 8 Company (under Companies Act, 2013)

 

Why Should an ITR Filing For NGO?

Even though NGOs work for non-commercial purposes, they must file ITR for:

  • Legal Compliance — Mandatory under the Income Tax Act, 1961.
  • Claiming Tax Exemption — Under Section 11 and 12 (for charitable/religious purposes) or Section 10(23C) (for educational/medical institutions).
  • Maintaining Credibility — A properly filed ITR enhances transparency and encourages donor confidence.

Enabling Donor Benefits — Donors get tax deductions if the NGO holds an 80G certificate

Applicable ITR Form for NGOs: ITR-7 — For NGOs claiming exemption under Section 139(4A), 139(4B), 139(4C), or 139(4D).

Benefits of Timely ITR Filing For NGO

  • Retains tax-exempt status.
  • Improves credibility and transparency — Encourages more donations.
  • Keeps donor benefits intact (especially for 80G certified NGOs).
  • Ensures compliance with government regulations — Helps avoid penalties

Documents Required for ITR Filing For NGO

  • PAN card of the NGO
  • Trust Deed / Memorandum of Association (MoA)
  • 12A/12AB Registration Certificate (for exemption eligibility)
  • 80G Certificate (optional — for donor deductions)
  • Income and expenditure statements
  • Balance sheet
  • Receipts and payments account
  • Audit report (Form 10B/10BB) — Required if total income exceeds ₹2.5 lakh.

Audit Requirement for ITR Filing For NGO

An audit is mandatory if the NGO’s income exceeds ₹2.5 lakh (before applying exemptions). The audit must be conducted by a Chartered Accountant (CA), and the audit report must be filed along with the ITR.

  • Form 10B — For NGOs registered under Section 12A/12AB.
  • Form 10BB — For institutions under Section 10(23C).

Step-by-Step Process for ITR Filing For NGO

  1. Register/Log in to the Income Tax e-filing portal.
  2. Select ITR-7 as the applicable form.
  3. Fill in the NGO’s details — PAN, registration number, address, etc.
  4. Report income and expenditure — Donations, grants, other revenue sources.
  5. Claim exemptions under Section 11, 12, or 10(23C).
  6. Upload audit report (if applicable).
  7. Verify the return via Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) or Electronic Verification Code (EVC).
  8. Submit the return.

Penalties for Late or Non-Filing Of ITR Filing For NGO

  • Penalty — ₹1,000 to ₹10,000 under Section 234F.
  • Loss of exemptions — Exemptions under Sections 11 and 12 are forfeited.
  • Interest on taxes — Applicable under Sections 234A, 234B, and 234C.

Due Dates for ITR Filing

  • 31st October — If an audit is required.
  • 31st July — If no audit is required.

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