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Section 12 of Income Tax Act, 1961

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Prior exemption claims under Sections 11 & 12 cannot justify denial of 80G approval

Income Tax : Courts held that prior exemption claims under Sections 11 and 12 cannot justify denial of 80G approval. The key takeaway is that b...

March 20, 2026 492 Views 0 comment Print

Taxability of income of charitable or religious trusts

Income Tax : Understand the taxability, registration, and exemption provisions for charitable and religious trusts under Sections 11–13, incl...

November 8, 2025 18468 Views 2 comments Print

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

Income Tax : A summary of the tax framework governing charitable entities in India, covering the definition of 'charitable purpose,' mandatory ...

October 28, 2025 14466 Views 2 comments Print

Section 12AB Renewal for Small Charitable Trusts: 5-Year vs. 10-Year Validity

Income Tax : Does the Finance Act, 2025, extend 12AB registration from 5 to 10 years for trusts under Rs. 5 Cr? See if sma...

September 29, 2025 8706 Views 2 comments Print

GST on Post-Supply Price Revisions for Export of goods with IGST payment

Goods and Services Tax : An analysis of GST treatment on post-supply price revisions for exports with IGST payments. Learn about debit and credit notes, in...

August 9, 2025 3297 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


12A Registration Cannot Be Rejected Solely for Wrong Clause Selection in Form 10AB: ITAT Nagpur

Income Tax : The Tribunal condoned a 60-day delay after accepting explanations relating to migration of the ITAT portal and the death of a fami...

May 22, 2026 99 Views 0 comment Print

SC Allows Deduction of Grants as They Were Part of Statutory Business Activity

Income Tax : The Supreme Court held that grants disbursed by a statutory corporation formed part of its core business functions and qualified a...

May 20, 2026 213 Views 0 comment Print

Educational Trust Registration Renewal Cannot Be Denied Over Earlier Allegations

Income Tax : PCIT had erroneously mixed up the scope of renewal proceedings with cancellation proceedings under Section 12AB(4). Further, Settl...

May 11, 2026 192 Views 0 comment Print

Exports of Iron Ore must be assessed on Wet Metric Tonne (WMT) basis and not on Dry Metric Tonne (DMT) basis

Custom Duty : For export transactions occurring before the Finance Act, 2022 amendment, the determination of iron ore fines (Fe content) must be...

May 7, 2026 258 Views 0 comment Print

Delay in Filing Form 10B Not Grounds to Deny Section 11 Exemption When Report Was Filed Before Processing

Income Tax : Mumbai ITAT held that no further profits can be attributed to a DAPE once the Indian agent is remunerated at arm’s length for al...

May 7, 2026 189 Views 0 comment Print


Delay Beyond 365 Days in Filing Form 10B Cannot Be Condoned by CIT Due to CBDT Limit: Bombay HC

March 21, 2026 1596 Views 0 comment Print

The Court upheld rejection of condonation where delay exceeded 365 days under CBDT Circular. It clarified that Commissioners lack authority beyond this limit but relief may be sought from CBDT.

Section 11 Exemption Cannot Be Denied Due to Delay in Filing Audit Report: ITAT Mumbai

March 21, 2026 351 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT held that delay in submitting Form 10B is procedural and can be condoned. It directed reconsideration of exemption where the audit report was filed during appellate proceedings.

12AB Registration Cannot Be Denied Solely for Non-Commencement of Activities ITAT Chennai

March 20, 2026 489 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that absence of charitable activities at the time of application does not make a trust non-genuine. The key takeaway is that proposed activities and charitable objects must be considered for registration.

Prior exemption claims under Sections 11 & 12 cannot justify denial of 80G approval

March 20, 2026 492 Views 0 comment Print

Courts held that prior exemption claims under Sections 11 and 12 cannot justify denial of 80G approval. The key takeaway is that both benefits legally coexist.

No Irrevocability Clause Required for Sec 12AB Registration – Bombay HC Quashes Rejection of Trust Registration

March 19, 2026 1701 Views 0 comment Print

The Court set aside rejection of registration based solely on absence of an irrevocability or dissolution clause. It clarified that such conditions are not prescribed under law and cannot be imposed by authorities.

Form 10B Delay Condoned – Exemption U/s 11 Cannot Be Denied for Procedural Lapse

March 19, 2026 1014 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT held that delay in filing Form 10B is only a procedural lapse and not fatal to exemption. It ruled that exemption under Section 11 cannot be denied where audit report is eventually filed.

Delay in Form 10B Filing Cannot Alone Justify Denial of Charitable Exemption: ITAT Hyderabad

March 18, 2026 495 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal examined denial of exemption under Sections 11 and 12 due to delayed filing of audit reports. It held that the delay overlapped with COVID-19 disruptions and required reconsideration. The matter was remanded for fresh adjudication based on condonation outcome.

Form 10B Delay Cannot Defeat Charitable Exemption When Report Filed Before Processing

March 18, 2026 885 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT held that a 29-day delay in filing Form 10B is a procedural lapse and cannot be the sole basis for denying exemption under Sections 11 and 12. It ruled that substantial compliance and availability of the audit report before processing must be considered. The AO was directed to reassess the exemption claim accordingly.

ITAT Chennai: Ad-hoc Disallowance of Expenses Not Permissible Without Pointing Specific Defects in Books

March 13, 2026 822 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that mere generation of surplus from activities does not convert a charitable trust into a business entity. The key issue is whether the surplus is applied for charitable purposes, requiring fresh examination by the Assessing Officer.

Delay in Filing Form 9A & Return Should Be Considered for Condonation; Matter Remanded for Fresh Examination

March 13, 2026 495 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT held that delay in filing Form 9A cannot automatically result in denial of exemption under Section 11. The issue was sent back for reconsideration after examining the condonation application before the Commissioner.

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