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section 11

Income received from a charitable/religious trust will be tax-exempt under Section 11, provided that the activity being performed is incidental to the attainment of objectives set by the trust/institution, and separate books of account are maintained by the particular trust/institution pertaining to the business. In this article, we look at some of the major exemptions provided under Section 11 of the Income Tax Act.

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Condonation of Delay for Filing Forms 9A, 10, 10B, 10BB Post-18th Nov 2024

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FAQs on taxation of charitable or religious trusts under Income Tax Act, 1961

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Representation to FM on Concerns of Chartered Accountants

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May 10, 2025 333 Views 0 comment Print

Trust involved in charitable-religious activities not benefitting specific religious community eligible for exemption u/s. 11

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May 9, 2025 360 Views 0 comment Print

Exemption u/s. 10(23C)(iiiad) granted even in absence of approval u/s. 12A

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May 9, 2025 537 Views 0 comment Print

Status of Charitable Trust’s not get affected for making reasonable payments to related party

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Benefit of exemption u/s. 11(1)(a) cannot be debarred for incurring more expense than income

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CBDT Extends Deadline for Trusts to Submit Audit Reports in Form 10B/10BB

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Section 11-CBDT notifies online forms for accumulation of income by a trust

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January 14, 2016 8947 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT guidelines for NGOs seeking exemption U/s. 11 for providing relief to earthquake hit people in Nepal- Part III

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CBDT guidelines for NGOs seeking exemption U/s. 11 for providing relief to earthquake hit people in Nepal- Part I

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Exemption u/s 11 available to Indian Chamber of Commerce on its entire receipts

January 16, 2024 1191 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Kolkata held that the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is entitled to exemption u/s 11 of the Act as ICC is not carrying on any activity of holding meetings, seminars and conferences for business purpose but only in support its main object hence it is not hit by the proviso to Section 2(15) of the Act even post amendments.

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December 28, 2023 771 Views 0 comment Print

The order passed by CESTAT was without jurisdiction, the Revenue, thus, was right in observing that the refund order sanctioned in favour of the Firm pursuant to the order of CESTAT, was required to be reviewed.

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December 26, 2023 981 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court rules in favor of Canara Bank Relief Welfare Society, allowing the filing of revised Form 10 during reassessment proceedings. Details here.

Income already disclosed in ITR: Reopening after expiry of 4 years from relevant AY is invalid

December 23, 2023 14964 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court quashes reopening proceedings in Shanmukhananda Fine Arts vs Dy. Director of Income Tax, citing income already declared in the ITR. Detailed analysis.

ITAT Grants Section 11 Benefit as Form No. 10 Audit Report filed during Assessment

December 21, 2023 4164 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Shree Swami Samarth Seva Kendra vs ITO case at ITAT Mumbai. Analysis reveals the importance of Form 10 compliance for securing Section 11(2) benefits.

Tax Exemption Status of BCCI: Recent Developments & Future Prospects

December 19, 2023 2352 Views 0 comment Print

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