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Section 12AB & Section 115TD: How Inadvertent Non-Compliance Converts Exemption into Tax Liability

Income Tax : The article explains how procedural lapses in trust registration renewal can activate Section 115TD and impose heavy tax on accret...

May 14, 2026 438 Views 0 comment Print

Tax Exemption at Risk for Charitable Institutions Allegedly Operated Like Businesses

Income Tax : The Income-tax Department intensified scrutiny of charitable entities after finding high surplus margins, premium pricing, and com...

May 6, 2026 765 Views 0 comment Print

May 2026 Tax Compliance Deadlines for Income Tax and GST

Goods and Services Tax : The content addresses key statutory deadlines under income tax and GST laws for May 2026. It highlights due dates and compliance r...

May 4, 2026 243216 Views 4 comments Print

Charitable Entity Registration: Section 12AB to RNPO under Income-tax Act, 2025

Income Tax : The new law replaces time-bound approvals with continuous compliance monitoring for charitable entities. Registration now survives...

April 6, 2026 1764 Views 0 comment Print

Section 12AB and 80G Renewal Not Granted: What Are the Legal Remedies?

Income Tax : The approach differs for pending, rejected, or delayed applications. Trusts must choose the right remedy based on procedural posit...

March 21, 2026 2739 Views 0 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 4992 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 6408 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 2085 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 3990 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 11361 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


12A Registration Cannot Be Rejected Solely for Wrong Clause Selection in Form 10AB: ITAT Nagpur

Income Tax : The Tribunal condoned a 60-day delay after accepting explanations relating to migration of the ITAT portal and the death of a fami...

May 22, 2026 99 Views 0 comment Print

CIT(E) Cannot Suspend Tax Benefits Based on Possible Future Litigation Outcome: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai held that the Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions) cannot impose independent or contingent conditions while grantin...

May 21, 2026 96 Views 0 comment Print

Fresh Section 80G Application Cannot Be Rejected merely Because Earlier Rejection Was Not Appealed

Income Tax : ITAT Bangalore held that the Income Tax Act does not bar a trust from filing a fresh Section 80G application merely because an ear...

May 21, 2026 261 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta HC Denies Section 12AB Exemption as Microfinance Activities Had Commercial Elements

Income Tax : The Calcutta High Court upheld rejection of exemption under Section 12AB after finding that proposed microfinance activities invol...

May 20, 2026 177 Views 0 comment Print

CIT(E) Cannot Reject 12AB Registration Merely Because Trust Is Religious: Bangalore ITAT

Income Tax : The ITAT held that the institution’s activities as a seminary imparting religious training to priests established its religious ...

May 20, 2026 213 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 16560 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 18096 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 131832 Views 1 comment Print


Non-Speaking Order by CIT(E) Quashed: ITAT Restores Trust’s 12AB Application

September 10, 2025 339 Views 0 comment Print

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Hyderabad has set aside a tax authority rejection of a charitable trust application for permanent registration citing a violation of natural justice principles.

ITAT allows trust to reapply for 12AB & 80G registration, condoned minor delay

September 7, 2025 555 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Ahmedabad has given the Stellin Foundation another chance to seek registration under Sections 12AB and 80G, setting aside a denial and ordering a new hearing. The tribunal condoned a 19-day delay in the appeal filing, citing sufficient cause.

CIT cannot reject Section 12AB Registration by non speaking & reasoned order

September 7, 2025 603 Views 0 comment Print

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal in Visakhapatnam has set aside an order by the CIT(Exemptions) that denied permanent registration to Bethany Chapel, citing a lack of detailed reasons and violating the principles of natural justice.

Delhi HC Quashes Income Tax Notice Pending FCRA certificate cancellation Challenge

September 7, 2025 744 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court has set aside a tax department notice to cancel a foundation’s tax registration, ruling it was premature while an FCRA cancellation challenge is pending.

Section 12AB Registration Renewal Guide: New 10-Year Validity

September 4, 2025 7602 Views 0 comment Print

Charitable trusts must renew Section 12AB registration via Form 10AB. A new law grants a 10-year validity if income is under ₹5 crore for the two preceding years.

ITAT Kolkata Dismisses Appeal as Infructuous After 12AB Registration Granted

September 3, 2025 198 Views 0 comment Print

 The ITAT Kolkata has dismissed the Bhaba vs CIT appeal concerning Section 12A registration. The appeal was ruled infructuous after the CIT granted the registration.

ITAT Upholds Section 12AB Registration of Trust Even Without Immediate Spending

September 2, 2025 360 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Bangalore remitted a case on trust registration, ruling that proposed activities and infrastructure spending can be considered genuine charitable activities.

Charitable Trust Registration Cannot Be Denied for Infrastructure Spending

September 2, 2025 609 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Bangalore has ruled that a charitable trust’s spending on land and building is for charitable purposes. Learn how this decision affects trust registration and tax exemptions in India.

Order sent by department went to spam folder is not effective service of order

September 2, 2025 492 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that since there was no effective service of orders upon the assessee as the order sent by the department went to spam folder. Thus, delay in filing of an appeal condoned and matter restored back to CIT(E) for fresh consideration.

Charitable Trust wrongly Classified as Religious: 12AB & 80G to be reconsidered 

August 26, 2025 723 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore directed the re-evaluation of a trust’s classification as religious and its denial of tax-exempt status, citing a failure to consider all relevant documents.

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