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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 29754 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 126 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 131631 Views 1 comment Print


Section 11 Exemption can’t Be denied for Meager Profit from Public Utility Services

May 22, 2024 489 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Kolkata rules in favor of Institute of Indian Foundrymen, directing AO to allow tax exemption under Section 11 of the Income Tax Act for meager profits from public utility services.

Bombay HC Directs JCIT to Supply Section 12A Exemption Certificate

May 10, 2024 1533 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court grants petition, orders JCIT to provide copy of exemption certificate under Section 12A of Income Tax Act to Sai Baba Sewa Mandal.

ITAT allows rectification of mistake of applying registration in Form 10AB instead of Form 10A

May 6, 2024 2997 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Mandava Foundation vs. ITO case, where the Hyderabad ITAT condones an assessee’s mistake in registration, allowing them to rectify the error and granting regular registration.

CIT(E) should examine entire trust deed in totality vis-à-vis charitable activities: ITAT Pune

May 6, 2024 588 Views 0 comment Print

The tribunal emphasized that the CIT(E) should have evaluated the entire trust deed in conjunction with the actual charitable activities conducted by the trust to determine whether it solely served the Christian community or provided benefits to the broader community.

Draft Guidance Note on Income-tax Audit Reports under Section 12A/10(23C)

April 29, 2024 3546 Views 0 comment Print

Engage in shaping tax audit guidelines! Direct Taxes Committee invites public comments on the Exposure Draft for Guidance Note on Audit Reports under Income-tax Act, 1961.

Section 143(1) Assessment cannot be Reopened on Mere Suspicion: Bombay HC

April 28, 2024 10350 Views 0 comment Print

Explore how the Bombay High Court ruled against reopening Section 143(1) assessments without valid reasons, safeguarding taxpayers’ rights. Detailed analysis and implications.

Time limit extension benefit available even for filing of Form No.10AB: ITAT Chennai

April 17, 2024 6954 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chennai held that rejection of application in Form No. 10AB for seeking approval u/s. 80G(5)(iii) of the Income Tax Act by treating it as time barred under gist that CBDT circular no. 22/2022 dated 01.11.2022 didn’t provide extension of time limit is unjustified.

Denial of  Sections 80G & 12A Registration: Kerala HC directs reconsideration of Application

April 12, 2024 2124 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court overturns rejection of Snehatheeram Charitable Trust’s application for 80G certificate under Income Tax Act, 1961, orders reconsideration. Full judgment analysis.

CBDT Circular dated 24.05.2023 giving differential treatment to new trust having provisional approval u/s. 80G is unconstitutional: Madras HC

April 10, 2024 5064 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court held that CBDT Circular no. 6 of 2023 dated 24.05.2023 giving differential treatment by not extending time for filing application to new trust having provisional approval u/s. 80G is violative of Article 14 of the Constitution of India.

HC Directs CIT (Exemptions) to Expedite Disposal of Delay Condonation Applications

April 9, 2024 702 Views 0 comment Print

In the case of Centre For Management Development Vs CIT (Exemptions), Kerala HC directs CIT (E) to dispose applications seeking condonation of delay in filing audit reports expeditiously. 

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