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Income Tax : The document highlights situations where exemptions under Sections 11 and 12 can be withdrawn, including benefits provided to inte...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


Issues of section 12AB Registration to General Public Utility Organisation

March 23, 2024 2832 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the intricacies of Section 12AB registration for General Public Utility (GPU) organizations under the Income Tax Act. Learn about application procedures, conditions, and potential concerns.

Time to erase Pre-Litigation Mediation?

March 20, 2024 1044 Views 0 comment Print

Is it time to reconsider pre-litigation mediation? Explore the implications of Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, and why it may be adding hurdles to the litigation process.

Even if Form 10B is filed at a later stage, Section 11 exemption cannot be denied

March 20, 2024 2790 Views 0 comment Print

Anjana Foundation Vadodara vs A.O.: Ahmedabad ITAT clarifies that advance filing of Form 10B isn’t mandatory for claiming exemption under Sections 11 & 12.

Section 11 exemption can’t be denied merely for Journal Sale & Subscription Income

March 19, 2024 834 Views 0 comment Print

Mumbai ITAT rules income from sale and subscription of journals not basis to deny exemption u/s 11 if not main objects of trust in ITO vs Satvichar Darshan case. Detailed analysis provided.

Section 80G Registration Application cannot be rejected for inadvertent error

March 18, 2024 3924 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Kolkata ITAT’s verdict on the rejection of Sarda Mission Sevasram Viveknagar’s application for 80G approval due to a wrong clause mention, highlighting rectifiability.

Eligibility and process of Registration of section 8 company

March 18, 2024 9279 Views 1 comment Print

Learn the eligibility criteria, registration process, and advantages of forming a Section 8 company. Understand the documentation required and steps involved in setting up this non-profit organization.

ITAT directs CIT(E) to treat application in Form No. 10AB  as filed under clause 12A(1)(ac)(i)

March 18, 2024 990 Views 0 comment Print

Delve into the Kolkata ITAT’s ruling regarding Form No. 10AB applications under section 12A(1)(ac)(i) for registration, analyzing its impact on Santiniketan Sishutirtha vs CIT (Exemptions).

Section 11 exemption cannot be denied for delay in Audit Report (Form 12B) submission

March 15, 2024 1209 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the ITAT Ahmedabad ruling in Karma Falya Trust vs. DCIT case, granting exemption under Section 11 of the Income Tax Act for delay in filing the audit report.

Delhi HC Cancels GST Registration with effect from the date of Show Cause Notice

March 9, 2024 1092 Views 0 comment Print

Read about the Delhi High Court’s ruling in Amar Enterprises vs. Commissioner of Delhi Goods and Services Tax, quashing the retrospective cancellation of GST registration.

NCLT Must Allow SRA Opportunity Before Directing CoC on Management’s Settlement Proposal: NCLAT

March 9, 2024 948 Views 0 comment Print

Read how NCLAT Delhi ruled that NCLT cannot direct Committee of Creditors without giving an opportunity to Successful Resolution Applicant (SRA) in the case of One City Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. Vs Pratham Expofab Private Limited.

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