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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 1188 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 99 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


Conferences, Hospitality & Events at Luxury Hotels did not qualify as Charitable Activity

February 15, 2026 594 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Amritsar upheld rejection of 12AB registration after finding that only ₹2.51 lakhs out of ₹40 lakhs received was spent on charitable activities. The Tribunal held that minimal charity expenditure and dominant non-charitable spending justified denial of registration.

Disallowance u/s. 14A limited to extent of investment which yielded exempt income

February 14, 2026 399 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chennai held that disallowance in terms of section 14A of the Income Tax Act read with rule 8D restricted to the extent of investment which yielded exempt income. Accordingly, disallowance restricted and appeal partly allowed.

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

February 14, 2026 885 Views 0 comment Print

Authorities now scrutinize NGO financial statements before granting or renewing registration. Proper documentation and clear charitable application of surplus are critical.

Exemption u/s 11 Allowed – Lease to Group Concern not hit by s.13(3); Notional Rent & Denial of Exemption Unsustainable

February 14, 2026 213 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT held that leasing hospital property to a group company did not violate Section 13 since trustees’ shareholding was below statutory limits. Denial of exemption under Section 11 and substitution of notional rent were ruled unsustainable.

TDS Default u/s 201 – Matter Remanded for Verification of Payees’ Tax Payment

February 13, 2026 399 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal ruled that failure to examine whether payees discharged tax liability vitiates proceedings under Section 201. The case was sent back to the AO to verify compliance and re-decide the issue.

ITAT Mumbai Sets Aside 12AB Rejection as Trust Initiated Amendment of Overseas Fund Clause

February 12, 2026 1842 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that the scope of enquiry at the registration stage is limited to objects and genuineness of activities. The application was remanded after the trust undertook to delete clauses permitting overseas fund use.

Denial of Section 11 Exemption Does Not Permit Taxation of Gross Receipts: ITAT Mumbai

February 12, 2026 1326 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that even if Section 11 exemption is denied due to lack of registration, the Assessing Officer cannot tax entire gross receipts without examining expenditure. Only net income, if any, can be brought to tax.

ITAT Allows 12AB Registration as CIT Exceeded Scope by Questioning Donor Creditworthiness

February 12, 2026 471 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that examining the donor’s creditworthiness and seeking income-tax returns at the registration stage is beyond the scope of section 12AB. Registration cannot be denied on such grounds when charitable objects and activities are genuine.

Gujarat HC Allowed Section 11 Exemption Despite Late filing of Form 10B

February 9, 2026 441 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court held that delayed filing of Form 10B is a procedural lapse and does not justify denial of charitable exemption. Trusts otherwise compliant with audit requirements remain eligible for Section 11 benefits.

Registration U/s 12AB Cannot Be Denied by Sitting in Judgment Over Financial Prudence — ITAT Delhi Restores U/s 12AB Registration

February 7, 2026 681 Views 0 comment Print

The authority cancelled existing registration without invoking the procedure under Section 12AB(4). The Tribunal ruled that supersession of registration requires proof of specified violations and due process. In its absence, cancellation was illegal.

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