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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 2577 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 885 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 1872 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 1194 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 5292 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 11292 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 29751 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 12291 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 37014 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 168 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 159 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 102 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 315 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 123 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 16443 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 131625 Views 1 comment Print


Rectification Order raising an additional demand was declared invalid as it was passed after Vivad Se Vishwas Settlement

July 29, 2025 993 Views 0 comment Print

Assessee-trust registered under Sections 12A and 80G had filed its return of income for Assessment Year (AY) 2017-18 declaring nil income. The return was processed under Section 143(1), and the case was selected for scrutiny under CASS.

ITAT-Cuttack: Unregistered Trust—Only Net Income is to Be Taxed

July 29, 2025 909 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT-Cuttack holds only net income, not gross receipts, of an unregistered educational trust is taxable, emphasizing consistency in prior assessments.

Surplus funds of charitable institution can be used only for charitable activity

July 28, 2025 1083 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chandigarh held that surplus funds of a charitable institution are being held in a fiduciary capacity hence can never be used for any other purpose except for charitable activity. Accordingly, matter remanded back to AO for fresh adjudication.

Unregistered Trust: ITAT Pune Rules Only Net Income Taxable

July 26, 2025 1248 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune rules unregistered trusts are taxed only on net income, not gross, even with ITR filing errors, emphasizing substantive justice.

ITAT Allows Exemption Under Section 11 Despite Delay in Filing Form 10B

July 24, 2025 996 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad rules Bhakt Samaj Vikas Education Trust eligible for Section 11 exemption despite delayed Form 10B, citing procedural default precedents

Section 12A Renewal Clock: Procedures to Halt & Restart Due Date Countdown

July 23, 2025 9291 Views 1 comment Print

Learn the procedures to pause and reset the 12A renewal timeline for NGOs under the Income Tax Act. Key deadlines, compliance steps, and challenges explained.

Trust Entitled to Sec. 11-12 Exemption If 12A Registration Granted During Pending Assessment

July 21, 2025 882 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune clarifies retrospective applicability of 12A registration and condones delayed Form 10B filing for charitable trusts, granting Section 11 exemption.

Section 11 Exemption Allowed on Kuri Business Profits Applied for Trust Objects

July 21, 2025 414 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Cochin allows Section 11 exemption for Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Youvajana Samithi’s Kuri business income, citing prior precedents.

ITAT Allows Charity Exemption Despite Late Form Filings

July 20, 2025 609 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai grants Goregaon Education Society tax exemption under Section 11, ruling that belated filing of Forms 9A and 10 is permissible if done before assessment, citing binding CBDT circulars.

12A Registration Sent Back to CIT(E) Due to Technical Lapse: ITAT Bangalore

July 18, 2025 468 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore remands a trust’s 12AB tax exemption cancellation, citing a technical error in application and directing fresh consideration.

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