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

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 4041 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Income Tax : The document highlights situations where exemptions under Sections 11 and 12 can be withdrawn, including benefits provided to inte...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 18774 Views 2 comments Print

Fee-Based Receipts Cannot Defeat Charitable Status for Environmental Activities: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : The Delhi ITAT held that institutions engaged in preservation of environment fall under a specific charitable limb under Section 2...

May 14, 2026 288 Views 0 comment Print

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 3555 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 1023 Views 0 comment Print


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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 11565 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 29985 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 12474 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 37095 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 2355 Views 0 comment Print


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Wrong Clause Selected in Form 10AB is a Curable Defect – ITAT Pune Restores U/s 12AB & 80G Applications of Educational Society

Income Tax : The assessee mistakenly filed its registration application under Section 12A(1)(ac)(ii) instead of Section 12A(1)(ac)(iii). The Tr...

May 30, 2026 249 Views 0 comment Print

CIT(E) Cannot Act Merely on AO’s Recommendation – Independent Satisfaction Mandatory for Grant or Rejection of U/s 12AB Registration

Income Tax : ITAT held that registration under Section 12AB cannot be rejected merely because the Assessing Officer or Range Head did not recom...

May 30, 2026 129 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Restores 12A Registration Application as Bona Fide Error in Form Clause Cannot Defeat Claim

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that a trust’s application for regular registration could not be rejected solely because the wrong clause was ...

May 30, 2026 171 Views 0 comment Print

Genuine Educational Activities Prevail Over Alleged Irregularities: Delhi ITAT Restores Trust Registration

Income Tax : The ITAT held that registration under Sections 12AA/12AB cannot be cancelled when the trust continues to genuinely carry out its e...

May 29, 2026 423 Views 0 comment Print

Extensive Charitable Activities shield educational society from denial of exemption and retrospective cancellation of registration

Income Tax : When an educational society was found to be substantially engaged in genuine charitable activities, its exemption could not be den...

May 28, 2026 162 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 3918 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 16665 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 14007 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 14646 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 131916 Views 1 comment Print


Section 115BBE cannot be applied without fixing addition under charging provisions

September 13, 2025 1260 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that applicability of section 115BBE of the Income Tax Act without initially fixing the addition under any of the charging provisions i.e. section 68, 69, 69A, 69B, 69C and 69D of the Income Tax Act is not tenable in the eye of law. Accordingly, appeal allowed.

CA Association Requests Income Tax Deadline Extensions from FM

September 12, 2025 37095 Views 1 comment Print

The Chartered Accountants Association requests tax deadline extensions for TAR, ITR, and 12A renewals, citing severe floods in northern states and persistent technical issues with the Income Tax portal.

Trust Can Reapply for 80G Registration After CBDT Extends Form 10AB Deadline: Karnataka HC

September 11, 2025 789 Views 0 comment Print

The Karnataka High Court dismissed an appeal from the Income Tax Department, affirming the Tribunal’s decision to remand a case for reconsideration of an 80G registration application.

Manual Form 10 Filing Before Due Date Valid: ITAT deletes Rs.25.5 lakh addition

September 11, 2025 396 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Delhi ruled that an Assessing Officer could not disregard the Tribunal’s prior order regarding the manual vs. electronic filing of Form 10, deleting the disallowance.

NGO Registration: Guide to 12A, 80G & Section 8 Company Registration

September 10, 2025 3765 Views 0 comment Print

Learn the step-by-step process of registering an NGO in India as a Section 8 Company and how to secure 12A and 80G registrations for tax benefits.

Non-Speaking Order by CIT(E) Quashed: ITAT Restores Trust’s 12AB Application

September 10, 2025 345 Views 0 comment Print

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Hyderabad has set aside a tax authority rejection of a charitable trust application for permanent registration citing a violation of natural justice principles.

CIRP u/s. 7(5) of IBC admitted as financial debt and default established by Financial Creditor

September 8, 2025 411 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Chennai held that petition under section 7(5) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 [IBC] is admitted as financial debt and default thereon is proved by the Financial Creditor. Accordingly, CIRP of Corporate Debtor admitted.

Exemption u/s. 11 cannot be denied merely for delay in filing Form 10B: ITAT Ahmedabad

September 6, 2025 2562 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad held that delay in furnishing Form No. 10B is procedural lapse hence it cannot be sole reason for denial of exemption under section 11 of the Income Tax Act. Accordingly, delay in filing 10B condoned and exemption granted.

Delay in 70-Year-Old Deed No Bar: ITAT Restores 12A, 80G

September 4, 2025 462 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Cochin bench has set aside the rejection of Quilon Poor Home’s S.12A and 80G claims, citing a genuine delay in producing a 70-year-old trust deed.

ITAT Kolkata Dismisses Appeal as Infructuous After 12AB Registration Granted

September 3, 2025 213 Views 0 comment Print

 The ITAT Kolkata has dismissed the Bhaba vs CIT appeal concerning Section 12A registration. The appeal was ruled infructuous after the CIT granted the registration.

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