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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


ITAT allows section 11 exemption as payment of Salary & Rent to specified persons was not excessive 

July 2, 2024 1218 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Mumbai upholds exemptions for the Catholic Education Society under Section 11 of the Income Tax Act, dismissing the Revenue’s appeal on excessive salary and rent payments.

Allahabad HC Affirms exemption of process fees for approval of maps for Charitable Society

June 25, 2024 621 Views 0 comment Print

Read about Allahabad High Court’s ruling directing Saharanpur Development Authority to reconsider exemption under Income Tax Act for Shiv Mandir Gauri Shanker Vishvanath Vaikunth Dham Evam Shamshan Bhumi Pravandhak Sabha.

Taxability of rental income from letting out of building along with furniture & fixtures

June 19, 2024 6312 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the detailed analysis of the Active Securities Ltd Vs ITO (ITAT Delhi) case regarding the taxation of rental income from letting out buildings and assets. Understand the implications under ‘Income from other sources’ and ‘Income from house property’.

ITAT Kolkata Grants section 80G(5)(iii) registration to Income Tax Bar Association

June 16, 2024 1044 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Kolkata grants exemption registration to Income Tax Bar Association Calcutta, overturning CIT’s decision. Read the full details of the tribunal’s order here.

Temporary donations to other charitable entities did not violate spirit of Section 11

June 13, 2024 867 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court allows exemptions on temporary donations by one charitable trust to another. Understand the implications and full judgment of this landmark case.

Section 12,12A, 12AA, 12AB: Analysis, Registration Procedure, Exemption & FAQs

June 7, 2024 59988 Views 1 comment Print

Understand the income of trusts or institutions, including registration, exemptions, and FAQs. Learn about Sections 12A, 12AA, and 12AB of the Income Tax Act, covering voluntary contributions, tax implications, and registration procedures.

ITAT Directs Re-adjudication for Trust Registration Rejection Due to Gujarati to English Name Translation Mismatch

June 7, 2024 606 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the detailed analysis of the ITAT Ahmedabad order regarding the rejection of registration of Parul University Alumni Association due to a mismatch in trust name and objectives.

Extension of Payment Time in Resolution Plan not constitute plan modification

June 4, 2024 783 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of Ashok Dattatray Atre Vs State Bank of India case by NCLAT Delhi. Learn about time extension in payment under IBC and its implications on resolution plans.

ITAT allows filing of Form No. 10AB despite exclusion from timeline extension Circular

May 24, 2024 1362 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how ITAT Chennai extended the timeline for filing Form 10AB for recognition under section 12A of the Income Tax Act up to 30.09.2023, allowing appeals against denial of registration under section 80G(5).

ITAT Upholds Cancellation of Registration for Trust Building Leasing Income

May 23, 2024 3066 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune upheld the cancellation of Golden Charitable Trust’s registration, citing commercial activity from leasing property. Read the detailed analysis of the order.

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