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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


ITAT Corrects Misinterpretation of Section 80G(5) Proviso by CIT(E): Assessee’s Timely Application for Final Registration Upheld

February 20, 2024 2040 Views 0 comment Print

Dive into the ITAT Kolkata order on West Bengal Welfare Society’s appeals against rejection of registrations under sections 12AA and 80G of the Income Tax Act.

Section 12AB Registration Rejection: ITAT allows filing of Form 10A

February 15, 2024 5682 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chennai rules in favor of charities, allowing Form 10A for 12AB registration after initial rejection. Detailed analysis on the verdict inside.

Funds Held in Fiduciary Capacity by Trust cannot be Treated as Income: ITAT Delhi

February 13, 2024 1086 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi ITAT’s landmark decision: Funds received by charitable trusts under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in a fiduciary capacity are not considered income. Details inside.

Proviso to sec. 2(15) conditions to be fulfilled as publishing advertisement intrinsically linked with activity of trust

February 13, 2024 1860 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that the activity of the trust for publishing advertising in the newspaper is intrinsically linked for newspaper activity falls within the ambit of sub-clause (i) of Subsection 2(15) and conditions imposed in sub-clause (ii) of the proviso has to be fulfilled.

Commencement of Activities Before 80G(5) Application Doesn’t Bar Future Tax Benefits

February 13, 2024 2301 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Kolkata sets precedent by allowing a trust to seek Section 80G approval despite past activities, emphasizing the importance of provisional registration.

CIT Cannot Cancel Trust Registration for Settlor’s Use Clause or Mutual Fund Investments

February 12, 2024 873 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune overturns CIT (Exemption)’s decision, allowing S.M. Batha Education Trust to retain its registration under Section 12AB, affirming its charitable nature.

Reopening Based on Incorrect Grounds Invalidates Assessment: ITAT Mumbai

February 9, 2024 1128 Views 0 comment Print

Mumbai ITAT invalidated the assessment against Good Shepherd Church due to reopening based on incorrect grounds. Get insights from the detailed analysis of the case.

Assessment of Charitable and Religious Trusts and Institutions

February 2, 2024 13224 Views 0 comment Print

Analyzing the complexities of non-profit sectors globally, this guide on Assessment of Charitable and Religious Trusts and Institutions is key to understanding taxability of income & conditions for claiming exemptions. CBDT circulars & annexures included.

AO Barred from Reopening Assessment on an Issue Already Subject to Appeal: Bombay HC

January 29, 2024 1518 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Shanmukhananda Fine Arts vs. Deputy Director of Income Tax case. Bombay High Court’s decision on AO’s jurisdiction and income tax appeal. Full analysis here.

Corpus Fund for Homebuyers’ Apartment Maintenance Not a Financial Debt: NCLT Hyderabad

January 23, 2024 2799 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Hyderabad rules Corpus Fund for homebuyers’ maintenance is not a financial debt under IBC. Analysis of Vasathi Anandi Owners Welfare Association vs. Vasathi Housing Ltd.

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