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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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Accumulation u/s. 11(1)(a) allowed at 15% of gross receipts: ITAT Delhi

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Department Cannot Deny Exemption Over Missing Section 12A Certificate

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ITAT grants section 11 exemptions to charitable trust on the principle of consistency

June 4, 2022 1701 Views 0 comment Print

DCIT (Exemption) Vs Yug Nirman Yojna Vistar Trust (ITAT Delhi) Facts- The assessee is a trust, registered u/s 12A of Income Tax Act. Perusal of assessment order dated 29.12.2016 passed by the Assessing Officer u/s 143(3) of Income Tax Act; shows that registration u/s 12A was granted to the assessee by order dated 01.05.2009 of […]

Section 11 & 12 Exemption allowable to Surat District Cricket Association

May 25, 2022 918 Views 0 comment Print

When the assessee’s main dominant and prime objective was to promote the sports was not desire to earn profits but, object of promoting sports for Nation, it was clearly a charitable purpose. Assessee was entitled for exemption under section 11.

Section Exemption available for imparting architectural education

May 19, 2022 654 Views 0 comment Print

Held that imparting of ‘education’ in the field of architecture is covered within the provisions of section 2(15) of the Act and hence eligible for exemption under section 11 of the Income Tax Act

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How to file Form 10BD – Part-B Details of donors & donation

April 27, 2022 81588 Views 25 comments Print

These instructions are guidelines to help the taxpayers for filling the particulars in CSV template in Part-B Details of donors and donation relevant to the Financial Year.

Analysis of Section 11 To 12AB & Rule 17A Application for Registration

April 16, 2022 5730 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the application process and time limits for registration under Sections 11 and 12AB for a Public Trust.

Income of A Religious Trust under Income Tax Act

April 7, 2022 18297 Views 2 comments Print

Under Income Tax Act 1961, there are only 3 sections are pertaining to Charitable and Religious Trust, i.e. Sections 11, 12 and 13. As per section 2(15), charitable purpose includes relief of the poor, education, yoga, medical relief, preservation of environment ( including watersheds, forest and wild life ) and preservation of monuments or places […]

BCCI Not Engaged in Commercial Activities as Funds are used in Promotion of Sports

April 4, 2022 4995 Views 0 comment Print

The Mumbai Tribunal has allowed relief to BCCI and directed CIT to grant registration under Section 12A citing that BCCI is still promoting the game of cricket.

Section 11 exemption cannot be denied if Trust is not working with the intent of earning profit

March 4, 2022 699 Views 0 comment Print

Since assessee was not earning any profit as the main object of assessee was to improve the public transport system in the country and the road safety standards and activities of laboratory testing and consultancy are bringing revenue to the assessee-association but intent of such activities is not to earn profit for its shareholders/owners, therefore, exemption under section 11 could not be denied to assessee.

Charitable Trusts – Requirement of Form No 10 for Exemption u/s 11(2)- Whether Mandatory Or Directory?

February 22, 2022 41811 Views 1 comment Print

Non filing of Form 10 within the prescribed time u/s 11(2)  Exemptions are provided to Charitable & Religious Trusts 1) Unconditionally, u/s 11(1) of the Act to the extent it does not exceed 15% of the income from such property; 2) Conditionally, u/s 11(2) of the Act, without any upper limit on fulfillment of the […]

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