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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 420 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 252624 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 5094 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 4143 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 315 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 108 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 138 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 114 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 16827 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


July 2026 Tax Compliance Deadlines for Income Tax and GST

June 27, 2026 252624 Views 5 comments Print

A complete guide to the major Income Tax and GST compliance deadlines falling in July 2026, including ITR filing, TDS/TCS, GST returns, and statutory forms.

Missing Original Section 12A Certificate Cannot Deny Section 12AB Registration: Mumbai ITAT

June 26, 2026 354 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal ruled that loss of an old Section 12A registration certificate is only a procedural deficiency and cannot by itself justify rejection of a Section 12AB application. The matter was remanded for verification of departmental records.

Pune ITAT Refuses to Condon 661-Day Delay in 12AB Appeal Over Vague Claims

June 26, 2026 540 Views 0 comment Print

The Pune ITAT refused to condone a 661-day delay in filing an appeal against rejection of Section 12AB registration. It held that vague explanations regarding a tax consultant and wrong email address, without supporting evidence, did not constitute sufficient cause.

Absence of Expenditure Cannot Deny Section 12AB Registration Renewal: Mumbai ITAT

June 26, 2026 213 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal ruled that rejection of Section 12AB registration merely because no expenditure was reflected in the financial statements was unsustainable without examining the trust’s actual activities. Fresh adjudication was directed after proper verification.

ITAT Restores 12A & 80G Applications as Rejection Was Based on Technical Error

June 23, 2026 240 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Nagpur held that rejection of 12A and 80G applications solely because of an incorrect statutory provision was unsustainable. The matter was remanded after directing the authority to allow rectification and decide the applications on merits.

ITAT Rajkot Remands 12AB Registration Case as Only One Hearing Was Granted

June 20, 2026 123 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT set aside the rejection of registration under Section 12AB after noting that only one opportunity of hearing had been provided. The matter was remanded for fresh adjudication with directions to allow the assessee to submit supporting documents.

Second Form 10AB Application Maintainable; CIT(E) Cannot Reject Registration Solely Because Earlier Rejection Was Not Challenged

June 19, 2026 258 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore held that the Income-tax Act does not prohibit a charitable trust from filing a second application for registration under Section 12AB after an earlier rejection.

ITAT Chennai Remands Section 12AB Registration as ITBA Portal Notice Was Not Valid Service

June 18, 2026 150 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT held that notices issued only through the ITBA Portal did not constitute valid service under the Income-tax Act and Rules. It remanded the Section 12AB application for fresh consideration after granting a proper hearing.

ITAT Restores Section 80G Application as Section 12AB Registration Was Already Directed

June 15, 2026 246 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Chandigarh held that once registration under Section 12AB had been directed to be granted, the primary basis for rejecting approval under Section 80G ceased to exist. The matter was remanded to examine the remaining statutory conditions under Section 80G.

ITAT Remands 12AB & 80G Applications as CIT(E) Orders Lacked Clarity on Compliance

June 13, 2026 240 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi remitted matters relating to sections 12AB and 80G after finding that the impugned orders did not clearly establish whether the assessee had filed replies or complied with notices. The cases were sent back for fresh adjudication in the interest of substantive justice.

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