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Taxation of Charitable & Religious Trusts: A Guide to Sections 11–13

Income Tax : This analysis explains how charitable and religious trusts qualify for exemption under Sections 11 to 13 of the Income-tax Act. It...

June 7, 2026 4041 Views 1 comment Print

Taxability of income of charitable or religious trusts

Income Tax : The document highlights situations where exemptions under Sections 11 and 12 can be withdrawn, including benefits provided to inte...

June 7, 2026 18774 Views 2 comments Print

Fee-Based Receipts Cannot Defeat Charitable Status for Environmental Activities: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : The Delhi ITAT held that institutions engaged in preservation of environment fall under a specific charitable limb under Section 2...

May 14, 2026 288 Views 0 comment Print

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 3555 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 1023 Views 0 comment Print


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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 11565 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 29985 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 12474 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 37095 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 2355 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Wrong Clause Selected in Form 10AB is a Curable Defect – ITAT Pune Restores U/s 12AB & 80G Applications of Educational Society

Income Tax : The assessee mistakenly filed its registration application under Section 12A(1)(ac)(ii) instead of Section 12A(1)(ac)(iii). The Tr...

May 30, 2026 249 Views 0 comment Print

CIT(E) Cannot Act Merely on AO’s Recommendation – Independent Satisfaction Mandatory for Grant or Rejection of U/s 12AB Registration

Income Tax : ITAT held that registration under Section 12AB cannot be rejected merely because the Assessing Officer or Range Head did not recom...

May 30, 2026 129 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Restores 12A Registration Application as Bona Fide Error in Form Clause Cannot Defeat Claim

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that a trust’s application for regular registration could not be rejected solely because the wrong clause was ...

May 30, 2026 171 Views 0 comment Print

Genuine Educational Activities Prevail Over Alleged Irregularities: Delhi ITAT Restores Trust Registration

Income Tax : The ITAT held that registration under Sections 12AA/12AB cannot be cancelled when the trust continues to genuinely carry out its e...

May 29, 2026 423 Views 0 comment Print

Extensive Charitable Activities shield educational society from denial of exemption and retrospective cancellation of registration

Income Tax : When an educational society was found to be substantially engaged in genuine charitable activities, its exemption could not be den...

May 28, 2026 162 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 3918 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 16665 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 14007 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 14646 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 131916 Views 1 comment Print


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 5187 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 774 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. 

Representation on Incorrect/Delay In Submitting Application U/S 12A(1)(ac)

April 8, 2024 11412 Views 1 comment Print

Explore the challenges faced by Charitable Trusts due to delays or errors in submitting applications under Section 12A(1)(ac) of the Income Tax Act. Read how Karnataka State Chartered Accountants Association (KSCAA) seeks solutions.

Exemption claimed under wrong section cannot be denied

April 8, 2024 5466 Views 0 comment Print

Learn why exemptions claimed under the wrong section in Income Tax Returns can be rectified under Section 154. Explore legal precedents and guidelines for taxpayers.

Dark Side of Provisional Registration U/s 12A and 80G of Income Tax Act, 1961

April 8, 2024 6858 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the challenges faced by NGOs with provisional registration under Sections 12A and 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Explore a real case study highlighting rejection, scrutiny, and penalties.

Understanding Section 43B(h) | Impact on MSME Payments

April 2, 2024 13557 Views 3 comments Print

Understand the impact of Section 43B(h) on businesses: Learn about deductions for MSME payments and the importance of timely payments to avoid penalties and interest.

ITAT Delhi Restores ICSI vs DCIT Case for Income Tax Exemption Claim Verification

March 31, 2024 870 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Delhi orders a review of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India’s income tax exemption claim, sending the matter back for verification by the AO.

ITAT Delhi Restores Freepathshala’s Section 80G(5) Registration Application

March 31, 2024 816 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi overturns CIT(E)’s rejection of Freepathshala’s 80G (5) registration application despite a 6-year delay, citing similar rulings.

ITAT Quashes Assessment Order for Lack of Property Valuation Report

March 28, 2024 1623 Views 0 comment Print

Read the detailed analysis of the ITAT Hyderabad order quashing the assessment for A.Y. 2009-10 due to absence of property valuation report. Learn about the case of Khairunnisa Vs ITO.

Depreciation not claimed as application of income U/s 11: ITAT directing re-adjudication

March 27, 2024 1116 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the ITAT Bangalore case involving depreciation income versus deferred grant income, directing re-adjudication for proper application under Section 11.

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