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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 14463 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


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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 96 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


Arbitration Possible Without Arbitral Institution Membership: Delhi HC

March 30, 2024 693 Views 0 comment Print

Rani Constructions Pvt Ltd vs Union of India: Delhi High Court rules membership of an arbitral institution is not mandatory to invoke arbitration, setting a precedent.

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

March 20, 2024 933 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 2751 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.

ITAT deletes estimated addition for alleged payment of margin monies

March 18, 2024 396 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi directs deletion of derivative loss addition, ruling that proper banking channel payments were made. Details of the case explained here.

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

March 11, 2024 1245 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.

Duty-Free Import Breach Due to Unforeseen Circumstances: A CESTAT Ahmedabad Decision

March 10, 2024 723 Views 0 comment Print

Maersk Line India Pvt Ltd’s case on confiscated containers under Customs Notification analyzed by CESTAT Ahmedabad. Details on import, violation, and verdict.

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

March 10, 2024 5772 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 972 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 1329 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.

Rent received from the Government Hostel is taxable under GST

February 27, 2024 2883 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the tax implications of renting property to government hostels. Get insights from the Telangana AAR ruling and understand GST exemptions.

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