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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


Pharmacy being integral part of dominant object of hospital is eligible for exemption u/s. 11

May 6, 2025 1395 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that income from pharmacy and chemist division cannot be treated as business income from separate and independent activity. Thus, since pharmacy is an integral part of dominant purpose of hospital benefit u/s. 11(1) duly admissible.

ITAT Restores Trust Registration Case, Cites Denial of Adequate Opportunity

May 6, 2025 570 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad sets aside CIT(E) order rejecting 12A registration, citing denial of adequate opportunity, restores matter for fresh adjudication.

Trust Registration Rejection Set Aside by ITAT Over Caste Limitation Dispute

May 6, 2025 609 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad sets aside CIT (Exemption) order rejecting 12A registration, finds trust objects not solely for one caste, directs re-adjudication.

Section 12A Registration Rejection Due to Bye-Law Delay Unjustified: Kerala HC

May 5, 2025 471 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court sets aside rejection of Thrissur Canine Club’s 12A/80G registration, citing same-day amendment approval. Tax dept to reconsider.

ITAT Restores 12A Registration Case to CIT(E) with Cost Imposed for Non-Compliance

May 5, 2025 540 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune gives final opportunity to CA-led trust for registration after repeated non-compliance; imposes ₹2,500 penalty.

Kerala HC Condones 25-Day Audit Report Filing Delay Due to COVID-19

May 4, 2025 417 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court condones 25-day audit report delay by St. Joseph Trust citing Covid-19 impact. Income Tax order rejecting condonation set aside.

Trust making reasonable payment for services rendered to specified person u/s. 13(3) justifiable

April 28, 2025 1005 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that reasonable payment for services rendered to persons specified u/s. 13(3) of the Income Tax Act by the trust is justifiable and such payment wouldn’t fall within the exception of section 13(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act.

Section 12A Registration Granted to Charitable Trust Despite Trustee Remuneration Clause: ITAT Cochin

April 27, 2025 7467 Views 1 comment Print

ITAT Cochin grants 12A registration to Naughty’s Pet Sanctuary, ruling against CIT(E)’s decision over trustee honorarium clause.

Lack of Charitable Intent in Capitation Fee Collection: ITAT denies Section 11 Exemption

April 25, 2025 792 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore denies Section 11 exemption to Al-Badar Trust, citing capitation fee collection as lacking charitable intent under the Income Tax Act.

Dismissal of application u/s. 80G(5) not justified in view of CBDT Circular 7/2024

April 22, 2025 717 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Surat held that the application in Form No.10AB u/s 80G(5) of the Income Tax Act cannot be dismissed as barred by limitation in view of CBDT circular 7/2024 dated 25.04.2024. accordingly, matter remitted to the file of CIT(E).

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