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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


CAG report on Income Tax Exemptions to Charitable Trusts & Institutions

August 9, 2022 2025 Views 0 comment Print

CAG noticed ineffective monitoring of accumulation of income and its utilization, ineffective monitoring of receipts and utilization of foreign contribution, inadequacy of survey of educational Trusts, absence of provision for disclosure of TDS in the audit report, etc.

ITAT upheld penalty on amount accumulated by Trust but not utilised & disclosed in ITR

June 22, 2022 405 Views 0 comment Print

Association of Indian Forging Industry Vs ITO (ITAT Pune) Association of Indian Forging Industry (hereinafter referred to as appellant) is a not-for-profit company incorporated u/s 25 of the Companies Act, 1956 and is also registered u/s 12A of the I.T. Act 1961, therefore eligible for exemption u/s 11 of the Act. As per the memorandum […]

Section 12A registration cannot be denied for receipt of fund From Foreign Entity

June 5, 2022 1524 Views 0 comment Print

Share India Vs CIT (ITAT Hyderabad) A careful examination of clause (1)(b)(ii) of section 12AA, cited above, clearly indicates that the Ld. CIT(E) shall refuse registration only if he is not satisfied about the objects and the genuineness of the activities of the institution. A perusal of the order passed by the Ld. CIT(E) demonstrates […]

New Registration Application or Renewal Process for Trusts, Societies

May 26, 2022 207327 Views 25 comments Print

Learn about the new registration process for trusts, societies, and other institutions under sections 12A, 12AA, 12AB, and 80G. Stay updated on the latest amendments and ensure compliance.

ITAT explains Cancellation of section 12AA registration post amendment by Finance Act, 2021

May 18, 2022 3381 Views 0 comment Print

S.R.Trust Vs PCIT (Madras High Court) ITAT held that procedure of cancellation of the registration already enjoyed either under 12A regime or 12AA regime in the case of the petitioner, in view of the new regime having been introduced, shall take place only after disposing the application made by the trust or institution, under the […]

Religious charitable trust not making any distinction between caste, creed, race, religion eligible to register as trust  for Charitable purpose

May 14, 2022 21471 Views 0 comment Print

Sri Channamallikarjuna Trust Committee Gangavathi Vs CIT (Exemption) (ITAT Bangalore) Sec. 80G applies only to charitable trusts or institutions. It does not apply to religious trusts or institutions whereas scheme of exemption u/s 12A applies to both charitable as well as religious trusts. Section 80G of the Income Tax Act’1961 provides deduction while computing the […]

Section 12A(ab) mandates filing of application within 30 days

May 10, 2022 1362 Views 0 comment Print

Aspam Foundation Vs CIT (Exemption) (ITAT Delhi) 1. The Assessee herein has preferred the instant appeal against the order dated 31.01.2019 impugned herein passed u/s 12AA(1)(b) r.w.s. 12A of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (for short “the Act”), by ld. Commissioner of Income tax (Exemption), New Delhi (in short “Ld. Commissioner”). 2. In this case, […]

Clerical Mistake In Audit Report Form 10B Can Be Rectified

May 8, 2022 7026 Views 0 comment Print

Desh Bharti Public School Samiti Vs AO/DCIT (ITAT Lucknow) We find that it is undisputed fact that assessee got registration u/s.12A of the Act w.e.f. 1.4.2013 vide order dated 2.9.2014, a copy of such registration certificate is placed in P.B. pg.24. It is also an undisputed fact that assessee in the earlier years has been […]

No Deemed Registration under section 12AA: SC

May 2, 2022 5445 Views 0 comment Print

Harshit Foundation Sehmalpur Jalalpur Jaunpur Vs CIT Faizabad (Supreme Court) The only question which is posed for consideration before the High Court was whether on non-deciding the application for registration under Section 12AA (2) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (‘the Act’) within a period of six months, there shall be deemed registration or not. […]

Procedure For Filing Form 10BD – A Step by Step Approach

April 27, 2022 138234 Views 22 comments Print

Master the step-by-step approach for filing Form 10BD for the Financial Year 2021-22. Unveil the intricacies, key instructions, and essential details you should know before initiating the process. From compiling donation data to filing and issuing Form 10BE, this comprehensive guide provides insights, ensuring a seamless filing experience.

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