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CBDT CS 04 Scrutiny Guidelines 2026-27: Trust Registration, 12AB, ITR-7 & Form 10BD

Income Tax : CS 04 scrutiny examines whether trusts and NGOs validly claimed exemption in ITR-7 despite registration, approval, renewal, cancel...

July 1, 2026 417 Views 2 comments Print

July 2026 Tax Compliance Deadlines for Income Tax and GST

CA, CS, CMA : A complete guide to the major Income Tax and GST compliance deadlines falling in July 2026, including ITR filing, TDS/TCS, GST ret...

June 27, 2026 252606 Views 5 comments Print

Period of limitation prescribed under Income-tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : A detailed overview of limitation periods prescribed under the Income-tax Act reveals how missing statutory deadlines can lead to ...

June 11, 2026 5997 Views 1 comment Print

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

Income Tax : This analysis explains how Parliament designed Sections 11 to 13 to ensure that tax-free income is ultimately used for charitable ...

June 10, 2026 3387 Views 0 comment Print

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

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 5088 Views 1 comment Print


Latest News


Representation for Streamlining Sections 12AB and 80G Registration & Renewal

Income Tax : The representation highlights large-scale pendency and administrative bottlenecks under Sections 12AB and 80G, urging immediate re...

January 8, 2026 5070 Views 1 comment Print

Suggestions for Streamlining Renewal Process under Section 12AB & 80G

Income Tax : Suggestions to simplify 12AB and 80G renewal for charitable trusts, proposing conditional approvals, straight-through processing f...

July 24, 2025 6474 Views 0 comment Print

Timelines for Trusts & Funds Seeking Tax Exemption & Approval: Section 12AB & 80G

Income Tax : Learn about the updated timelines for processing applications by trusts, funds, and institutions seeking tax exemption under secti...

July 24, 2024 2211 Views 0 comment Print

Budget 2024: Condonation of Delay for Trusts & Institutions’ Registration Applications

Income Tax : Understand amendments to trust registration timelines under Income-tax Act section 12A. Learn how delays can be condoned by the Co...

July 23, 2024 4137 Views 0 comment Print

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

CA, CS, CMA : Explore the challenges faced by Charitable Trusts due to delays or errors in submitting applications under Section 12A(1)(ac) of t...

April 8, 2024 11454 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Unregistered Charitable Trust Can Claim Deduction Under Section 57(iii); Gross Receipts Cannot Be Taxed

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai held that denial of Section 11 exemption does not bar consideration of deductions under Section 57(iii) after factual ...

July 6, 2026 45 Views 0 comment Print

Delayed Form 10B Filing Not Ground to Deny Section 11/12 Exemption: ITAT Surat

Income Tax : ITAT Surat held that delayed filing of Form 10B is a procedural lapse and remanded the matter after directing the AO to consider t...

July 5, 2026 102 Views 0 comment Print

Section 12A Registration Cannot Be Denied for Absence of Irrevocability Clause: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : ITAT held that the Commissioner must assess the genuineness of activities and charitable objects instead of rejecting registration...

July 4, 2026 159 Views 0 comment Print

Section 80G Approval Cannot Be Denied on Technical Limitation Grounds: ITAT Surat

Income Tax : ITAT Surat held that existing charitable institutions obtaining provisional approval for the first time should not be denied regul...

July 4, 2026 135 Views 0 comment Print

Recovery Stayed as Section 154 Order Was Passed Without Prior Notice: Calcutta HC

Income Tax : High Court restrained tax recovery, holding the Section 154 order prima facie breached natural justice by withdrawing exemption wi...

July 3, 2026 111 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


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 16824 Views 0 comment Print

Clarification regarding Form No 10AC issued till the date of this Circular

Income Tax : PCIT or CIT can examine if there is any specified violation by the trust or institution registered or provisionally registered und...

June 3, 2022 18186 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 132048 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Posts in Section 12AB

Unregistered Charitable Trust Can Claim Deduction Under Section 57(iii); Gross Receipts Cannot Be Taxed

July 6, 2026 45 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that denial of Section 11 exemption does not bar consideration of deductions under Section 57(iii) after factual verification.

Delayed Form 10B Filing Not Ground to Deny Section 11/12 Exemption: ITAT Surat

July 5, 2026 102 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Surat held that delayed filing of Form 10B is a procedural lapse and remanded the matter after directing the AO to consider the audit report.

Section 12A Registration Cannot Be Denied for Absence of Irrevocability Clause: ITAT Delhi

July 4, 2026 159 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT held that the Commissioner must assess the genuineness of activities and charitable objects instead of rejecting registration solely for the absence of an irrevocability clause.

Section 80G Approval Cannot Be Denied on Technical Limitation Grounds: ITAT Surat

July 4, 2026 135 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Surat held that existing charitable institutions obtaining provisional approval for the first time should not be denied regular approval merely because their activities commenced before the amended registration regime. The matters were remanded for fresh consideration.

Recovery Stayed as Section 154 Order Was Passed Without Prior Notice: Calcutta HC

July 3, 2026 111 Views 0 comment Print

High Court restrained tax recovery, holding the Section 154 order prima facie breached natural justice by withdrawing exemption without notice.

CBDT CS 04 Scrutiny Guidelines 2026-27: Trust Registration, 12AB, ITR-7 & Form 10BD

July 1, 2026 417 Views 2 comments Print

CS 04 scrutiny examines whether trusts and NGOs validly claimed exemption in ITR-7 despite registration, approval, renewal, cancellation, or withdrawal issues.

ITAT Condones 178-Day Delay in 80G Application Due to Bona Fide Belief, Orders Fresh Review

July 1, 2026 144 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT condoned the filing delay and remanded the case to the CIT(E) to examine whether the trust satisfies all 80G requirements.

ITAT Rejects Section 143(1) Adjustment for Lack of Mandatory Prior Intimation

June 28, 2026 411 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT held that the CPC could not make adjustments under Section 143(1) without first issuing the mandatory intimation to the assessee. The Revenue’s appeals were dismissed as the statutory procedure had not been followed.

ITAT Allows 12AB Registration as Wrong Section Code in Form 10AB Was a Clerical Error

June 28, 2026 234 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Nagpur held that an incorrect section code selected in Form 10AB was a technical and bona fide clerical mistake. Since the trust’s charitable activities and documents were found genuine, registration under Section 12AB could not be denied.

ITAT Sets Aside 12AB Registration Rejection Due to Absence of Specific Statutory Violation

June 28, 2026 183 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT held that registration under Section 12AB could not be rejected without identifying a specific “specified violation” under the statutory framework. It remanded the matter for fresh examination after finding the order lacked clear and reasoned findings.

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