Tax Deduction for Donors and Mergers of RNPOs under the Income Tax Act, 2025

In the seventh and concluding issue of our series on the Income Tax Act, 2025, Pulse by Pacta looks at the provisions governing approval for tax-deductible donations and mergers between Registered Non-Profit Organisations (RNPOs).

This issue covers:
• Approval requirements for tax-deductible donations under Section 354
• Application timelines, renewal requirements, and donor reporting obligations
• Conditions for mergers between RNPOs under Section 354A
• When mergers may attract tax on accreted income

:link: Read the full issue here.

Read:
Part 1: Registration of Non-Profit Organisations under the Income Tax Act, 2025
Part 2: Classification of Income of Registered Non-profit Organisations (RNPOs) under the Income Tax Act, 2025
Part 3: Application of Income of RNPO: What Expenditure Qualifies as Application of Income Towards RNPO’s Charitable/Religious Purposes
Part 4: What Commercial Activities Are Permitted for an RNPO under the Income Tax Act, 2025
Part 5: Compliance Requirements Applicable to an RNPO
Part 6: Violations, Registration Cancellation, and Tax Consequences for RNPOs

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