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Sec. 12A/80G Rejected by CIT Exemption: Options Under Income Tax Rules 2026

Income Tax : The new Income Tax Rules, 2026 permit reapplication within one month of rejection. This provides a faster alternative to appeals a...

March 30, 2026 2529 Views 0 comment Print

Applying for 12A & 80G Renewal? One Small Mistake in Your Accounts Can Cost You Registration

Income Tax : Authorities now scrutinize NGO financial statements before granting or renewing registration. Proper documentation and clear chari...

February 14, 2026 882 Views 0 comment Print

Consequences of Cancellation of Re‑Registration under Section 12AB – Why Charitable Trusts Cannot Afford to Ignore It

Income Tax : Expanded grounds for cancellation now include legal non-compliance and incorrect disclosures. Trusts must treat accuracy and gover...

January 17, 2026 1851 Views 0 comment Print

Practical Guidance: Key Points to Keep in Mind While Replying to Notices under Section 12AB

Income Tax : Objects benefiting specific communities or allowing overseas application of funds invite rejection. The ruling focus is on deed la...

January 17, 2026 1176 Views 0 comment Print

Period of limitation prescribed under Income-tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : Understand the statutory time limits for filings, applications, approvals, and settlement processes under the Income-tax Act, incl...

November 20, 2025 5289 Views 1 comment Print


Latest News


Trust Registration Renewal Cannot Be Denied for Missing Irrevocable Clause: BCAS

Income Tax : Authorities cannot insist on adding an irrevocable clause in trust deeds for Section 12A renewal when the trust is otherwise legal...

January 10, 2026 11280 Views 0 comment Print

Requests for Extension of Due Dates for Tax Audit, ITR, Form 10B/1OBB, 12A/80G, AOC-4

Income Tax : The Pune Chartered Accountants' Society has requested an extension for tax audit and ITR filing deadlines for FY 2024-25, citing t...

September 24, 2025 29733 Views 1 comment Print

Request to Extend Tax Audit & Section 12A Renewal Dates

CA, CS, CMA : A Chartered Accountants' association requests an extension for tax audit and 12A renewal due dates, citing portal issues, festive ...

September 22, 2025 12282 Views 0 comment Print

CA Association Requests Income Tax Deadline Extensions from FM

Income Tax : The Chartered Accountants Association requests tax deadline extensions for TAR, ITR, and 12A renewals, citing severe floods in nor...

September 12, 2025 37008 Views 1 comment Print

Budget 2024: Amendment in Income Tax provisions of Charitable Trusts & Institutions

Income Tax : Learn about the rationalisation of provisions for charitable trusts and institutions under the Income-tax Act, merging two regimes...

July 23, 2024 2232 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


ITAT Remands Case as 12A and 80G Registration Denied Without Fair Opportunity

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that applications were rejected without adequate opportunity. The matter was remanded for fresh adjudication fol...

April 14, 2026 156 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune: Interest on Bank Deposits Not Covered by Mutuality; Only Proportionate Expenses Allowed

Income Tax : ITAT held that interest earned on bank deposits is taxable and not covered by the principle of mutuality. The ruling confirms that...

April 13, 2026 156 Views 0 comment Print

Procedural Lapse Cannot Deny U/s 12A Registration: ITAT Pune

Income Tax : The Tribunal ruled that failure to obtain prior approval for loans is only a procedural lapse. It directed reconsideration of 12A ...

April 13, 2026 93 Views 0 comment Print

No Sections 12AB and 80G denial if No Evidence of Community Bias or Non-Genuine Activities

Income Tax : The ruling held that incomplete documentation or minor deficiencies cannot be sole grounds for denial of registration. It emphasiz...

April 10, 2026 306 Views 0 comment Print

Registration u/s. 12AB cannot be rejected without examining incidental nature of receipts: Matter restored

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai held that rejection of registration under section 12AB of the Income Tax Act treating receipts and income from sale of...

April 10, 2026 114 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


CBDT notifies amendment to Form No. 10A and Form No. 10AB

Income Tax : The Income Tax Amendment Rules, effective October 1, 2024, revise Form No. 10A and 10AB for registration under sections 12A and 80...

October 15, 2024 3672 Views 0 comment Print

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 16437 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT amends rules pertaining to registration, approval & activities of Institutions, trusts & funds

Income Tax : The amendments brought about by Notification No. 45/2023 – Income-Tax (Income-tax (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2023) encompas...

June 23, 2023 13776 Views 1 comment Print

CBDT extends last date for filing of Form No.10AB

Income Tax : CBDT extends the last date for filing of Form No.10AB for seeking registration or approval under Section 10(23C), 12A or 80G of th...

March 31, 2022 14595 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT notifies New Income Tax Rules & Forms for Trust & NPOs

Income Tax : CBDT issues Notification no. 19/2021 dated 26/03/2021 pertaining to procedure for registration of fund/ trust/charitable instituti...

March 26, 2021 131619 Views 1 comment Print


Rejection of 80G application in mechanical manner is contrary to law: Matter restored to CIT(E)

August 7, 2025 648 Views 0 comment Print

The application for approval under section 80G, though filed simultaneously, was rejected without any separate adjudication. The CIT(E) summarily disposed of the 80G application along with the 12AB rejection, without recording any satisfaction or finding in terms of section 80G(5).

ITAT Bangalore dismisses revenue appeal against Rajiv Gandhi University

August 6, 2025 387 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Bangalore dismissed a revenue appeal against Rajiv Gandhi University, upholding its Section 11 exemption and rejecting a tax addition due to low tax effect.

ITAT Recognizes Transition Issues Post J&K Reorganisation, Grants Time to Submit 12A-80G Re-Registration

August 6, 2025 408 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Amritsar sends back Mata Bhuvaneshori Asthapan Committees 12A/80G registration plea, citing pending re-registration under new J&K laws.

Form 10B Delay due to auditor negligence Not Fatal to 12A Exemption: Orissa HC

August 5, 2025 723 Views 0 comment Print

Orissa High Court rules against denying Section 12A income tax exemption solely for delayed audit report. Citing auditor negligence and Covid-19, it directs condonation of 353-day delay.

ITAT Bangalore Grants Relief in Section 80G Denial Citing Trustee Injury

August 5, 2025 657 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore restores 80G approval for Rishi Samskruti Vidya Kendra, citing medical emergency for non-appearance. Case remitted to CIT(E) for fresh hearing.

ITAT Allows Fresh Opportunity in 12A Registration Case as Notices Went Unnoticed

August 5, 2025 642 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi allows Antar Foundation fresh opportunity for Section 12A registration after notices were not communicated to top management.

Section 13(1)(b) irrelevant at Section 12AB registration stage: ITAT Ahmedabad

August 4, 2025 1161 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad rules that Section 13(1)(b), which addresses trusts for specific communities, is irrelevant at the registration stage. The provision applies only during assessment to determine exemptions.

Delhi ITAT Upholds Exemption u/s 12A and 80G(5)- Despite Interest Payments at Higher rates to related parties

August 2, 2025 828 Views 0 comment Print

The Delhi ITAT has restored tax exemptions for Educate India Society, ruling that higher interest payments to related parties were a commercial necessity and not an undue benefit.

Section 12A Registration Can’t Be Denied for Sub-clause Mistake in Application: ITAT Pune

August 1, 2025 1989 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT, Pune, rules that a clerical error in a trust’s registration application is a rectifiable mistake. The tribunal directs the CIT (Exemption) to reconsider the application on its merits, setting a precedent for similar cases.

Private Trusts under Income Tax Act, 1961

July 29, 2025 8016 Views 0 comment Print

Explore private trusts under the Income Tax Act, 1961, including definite and discretionary types, their taxation, and key exceptions to tax rates.

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