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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


Section 12AB Registration Denied: Trust’s Activities Restricted to Specific Religious Community

June 25, 2025 834 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad denied Section 12AB registration to a trust, citing its objects benefited a particular religious community (“Vaishnav Sadhu (Bava Vairagi)”), violating Section 13(1)(b) of the Income Tax Act.

Section 11 Exemption Denied for Microfinance-Focused Entity: Madras HC

June 24, 2025 471 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court held that main object of the Charitable Trust being microfinance is not eligible which is not charitable in nature cannot claim the benefit of exemption either under Section 11(1) or under Section 11(4A) of the Income Tax Act.

Ex-Parte Section 12A & 80G Registration Rejections Set Aside by ITAT Lucknow

June 21, 2025 366 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Lucknow remands Sai Seva Sansthan’ s 12A and 80G registration rejections for fresh consideration, citing lack of proper opportunity for the assessee to be heard.

Provisional 12AB Registration Revocation Set Aside for Fresh Adjudication: ITAT Jaipur

June 21, 2025 537 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Jaipur remands Setu Sansthan’s tax exemption case, citing natural justice and DIN issues. Non-registration under RPT Act not a barrier to IT Act benefits.

Adhoc Disallowance U/S 40A(2)(a) Based on Suspicion Not Sustainable: ITAT Hyderabad

June 19, 2025 360 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Hyderabad held that adhoc disallowance under section 40A(2)(a) of the Income Tax Act merely on the basis of suspicion and surmises without adequate evidence not sustainable in law. Accordingly, order of CIT(A) upheld and appeal of revenue dismissed.

Denial of DTVSV Benefits for Loss Carry Forward Based on Later Return Erroneous: Delhi HC

June 19, 2025 519 Views 0 comment Print

The fact that the AO had in fact did not claim any carry forward of loss in the next assessment year would not be destructive of the petitioner’s right to exercise its option in terms of Rule 9(1) of the DTVSV Rules. Hence, the present petition is allowed.

Fling of form 10B before assessment proceedings is sufficient: Exemption u/s. 11 granted

June 18, 2025 1125 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore held that once the audit report filed in form 10B to be available with the Assessing Officer before the assessment proceedings take place, the requirement of Law is satisfied. Thus, exemption under section 11 of the Income Tax Act allowed.

ITAT Remands 12A Registration Denial for Reconsideration with Additional Evidence

June 18, 2025 576 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune remands Mahaveer (I) Foundation Trust’s 12A registration denial. Assessee gets chance to provide evidence on loans, expenses, and charitable activities.

Gross Receipts of Non-Exempt Trust Cannot Be Fully Taxed: ITAT Mumbai

June 18, 2025 879 Views 0 comment Print

Mumbai ITAT rules against taxing gross receipts of a trust that lost Section 11 exemption, mandating only net surplus be taxed after allowing expenses. Case remitted for re-computation.

Advocate’s mistaken advice: ITAT Remands Penalty Case & Condones Delay

June 15, 2025 918 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Surat condones a 1740-day delay in Chirag P. Thummar’s penalty appeal, citing advocate’s mistaken advice and the Supreme Court’s COVID-19 extension. Case remanded to PCIT for fresh adjudication on merits due to an ex-parte order.

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