CSR via Trusts and Form 10BE – Legality of 80G Claims

Ramanathan Seshan (Executive) (37 Points)

07 May 2025  

Dear Experts,

Many companies outsource their CSR activities to implementing agencies or trusts by way of donations. These agencies then carry out CSR projects on behalf of the companies and issue donation receipts along with Form 10BE. However, Section 80G of the Income Tax Act clearly states that deductions are not allowed for CSR expenditures. In such cases, how are companies managing to claim these deductions?

Regards,

S Ram