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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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Section 11 Exemption Cannot Be Denied as Form 10B Was Filed Before Return Processing: ITAT Jaipur

Income Tax : ITAT held that delayed filing of Form 10B cannot defeat Section 11 exemption if the audit report is available before processing un...

July 2, 2026 132 Views 0 comment Print

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

Income Tax : The Income Tax Department has issued detailed FAQs explaining registration, audit, return filing, investment norms, and tax exempt...

June 20, 2026 16128 Views 2 comments Print

Taxation of Charitable & Religious Trusts: A Guide to Sections 11–13 – Part-II

Income Tax : This analysis explains how Parliament designed Sections 11 to 13 to ensure that tax-free income is ultimately used for charitable ...

June 10, 2026 3393 Views 0 comment Print

Taxation of Charitable & Religious Trusts: A Guide to Sections 11–13 – Part-I

Income Tax : This analysis explains how charitable and religious trusts qualify for exemption under Sections 11 to 13 of the Income-tax Act. It...

June 7, 2026 5112 Views 1 comment Print

Taxability of income of charitable or religious trusts

Income Tax : The document highlights situations where exemptions under Sections 11 and 12 can be withdrawn, including benefits provided to inte...

June 7, 2026 19200 Views 2 comments Print


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Tax Exemption Status of BCCI: Recent Developments & Future Prospects

Income Tax : Dive into Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2302 to understand the tax exemption status of BCCI, potential changes, and insights in...

December 19, 2023 4452 Views 0 comment Print

Application of funds by trust can be made only on actual payment basis

CA, CS, CMA : ICAI clarified that application of funds can only be made on actual payment basis in case of charitable trusts. This amendment is ...

September 14, 2022 39879 Views 2 comments Print

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

Income Tax : These instructions are guidelines to help the taxpayers for filling the particulars in CSV template in Part-B Details of donors an...

April 27, 2022 90297 Views 25 comments Print

Improper drastic changes in Income tax provisions relating to Trusts/NGOs

Income Tax : CA Shailesh R Ghedia president of BJP Professional Cell, Mumbai has written a letter to Honorable Finance Minister, Smt. Nirmala S...

April 30, 2021 9618 Views 1 comment Print

Representation to FM on Concerns of Chartered Accountants

CA, CS, CMA, Income Tax : We have not noticed any heed being extended towards various issues and possible solutions we have proposed through those represent...

January 30, 2021 3225 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Unregistered Charitable Trust Can Claim Section 57(iii) Deduction Against Gross Receipts: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai held that denial of Section 11 exemption does not bar consideration of deductions under Section 57(iii) after factual ...

July 6, 2026 840 Views 0 comment Print

Anticipatory Bail to Former IAS Officer was dismissed as there was possibility of tampering evidence in corruption case

Income Tax : Having regard to the gravity of the allegations, the ongoing investigation, the requirement of further probe into digital and fina...

July 6, 2026 198 Views 0 comment Print

Delayed Form 10B Filing Not Ground to Deny Section 11/12 Exemption: ITAT Surat

Income Tax : ITAT Surat held that delayed filing of Form 10B is a procedural lapse and remanded the matter after directing the AO to consider t...

July 5, 2026 132 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Quashes Section 143(1) Order for Failure to Issue Mandatory Prior Intimation

Income Tax : ITAT held that CPC could not make adjustments under Section 143(1) without issuing the mandatory prior intimation. The order was q...

June 30, 2026 288 Views 0 comment Print

Section 263 Revision Invalid if CIT Failed to Show Assessment Was Erroneous

Income Tax : The Court held that Section 263 could not be invoked where the AO had raised queries, examined replies and completed the assessmen...

June 30, 2026 147 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


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

Income Tax : CBDT extends deadline for trusts and institutions to submit audit reports in Form 10B/10BB until November 10, 2024....

October 7, 2024 16833 Views 0 comment Print

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

Income Tax : NOTIFICATION NO. 03/2016 Exercise of option etc under section 11. (1) The option to be exercised in accordance with the provisions...

January 14, 2016 9442 Views 0 comment Print

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

Income Tax : Part III of the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) (Part I - 08.07.2015) for making application for claim of tax exemption u/s 11(...

July 27, 2015 828 Views 0 comment Print

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

Income Tax : Many NGOs and Charitable Organizations in India have expressed desire to support relief and rehabilitation work for the benefit of...

July 8, 2015 1897 Views 0 comment Print

Rescission of all previous notifications appointing Director, Software Technology Parks of India as Development Commissioner of IT& ITES SEZs

Corporate Law : Section 11 of the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005 – Development Commissioner – Rescission of all previous notifications appoi...

December 23, 2010 585 Views 0 comment Print


Claim of application of income for charitable purpose u/s 11 & 12 cannot be denied on mere technicalities

March 20, 2024 978 Views 0 comment Print

Delve into the case of Asha Modern Educational Society challenging the denial of income application for charitable purpose under Sections 11 & 12 of the IT Act. Detailed analysis and conclusions provided.

Even if Form 10B is filed at a later stage, Section 11 exemption cannot be denied

March 20, 2024 2838 Views 0 comment Print

Anjana Foundation Vadodara vs A.O.: Ahmedabad ITAT clarifies that advance filing of Form 10B isn’t mandatory for claiming exemption under Sections 11 & 12.

Non-Entitlement to Section 11 deduction Doesn’t Preclude Expense Claim Against Gross Receipts

March 20, 2024 897 Views 0 comment Print

Anamika Kala Sangam vs. DCIT: Kolkata ITAT ruling allows organisations to claim expenses against gross receipts, even if not entitled to Section 11 benefits. Read more.

Surplus doesn’t Bar Trust from seeking Section 10(23C)(vi) Exemption: Rajasthan HC

March 19, 2024 876 Views 0 comment Print

Rajasthan High Court rules in Chandigarh Manav Vikas vs Chief Commissioner of Income Tax case: Trust generating surplus still eligible for Section 10(23C) (vi) exemption. Details here.

Section 11 exemption can’t be denied merely for Journal Sale & Subscription Income

March 19, 2024 873 Views 0 comment Print

Mumbai ITAT rules income from sale and subscription of journals not basis to deny exemption u/s 11 if not main objects of trust in ITO vs Satvichar Darshan case. Detailed analysis provided.

Section 11 exemption cannot be denied for delay in Audit Report (Form 12B) submission

March 15, 2024 1239 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the ITAT Ahmedabad ruling in Karma Falya Trust vs. DCIT case, granting exemption under Section 11 of the Income Tax Act for delay in filing the audit report.

Political party required to furnish return within due date u/s 139 for claiming exemption u/s. 13A: ITAT Delhi

March 11, 2024 1323 Views 1 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that in order to claim exemption under Section 13A of the Income Tax Act by the political party it is necessary to furnish return of income by the ‘due date’ as per Section 139 of the Income Tax Act.

ITAT Clarifies Section 80G Requirements: 6-Month Application Rule

March 10, 2024 5916 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune allows appeal by Kailash Math Trust against CIT decision, stating application for 80G approval filed within prescribed time limit. Full order analysis.

Microfinancing activity by charging exorbitant interest not charitable in nature: ITAT Bangalore

March 7, 2024 1071 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore held that microfinancing activities by charging exorbitant interest cannot be considered to be charitable purpose in terms of section 2(15) of the Income Tax Act accordingly exemption claimed u/s 11 and 12 duly deniable.

HC Upholds Validity of Arbitration Notice Despite Wrong Address

March 6, 2024 1449 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court rules validity of arbitration notice under Section 21 cannot be challenged for wrong address, appoints arbitrator for dispute resolution.

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