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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 1761 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 96 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


Temple’s Gross Donations Cannot Be Taxed Without Expenses: ITAT Hyderabad

August 25, 2025 885 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Hyderabad ruled against taxing a temple’s gross donations, mandating expenses be considered. It also set aside a registration rejection due to non-compliance.

ITAT Ahmedabad Sets Aside Rejection of Trust’s 12AB Registration as ‘Premature’

August 20, 2025 615 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT has remanded a trust’s application for regular registration after the CIT(E) rejected it as premature. The tribunal ruled the law doesn’t bar early applications and cited a previous judgment.

Wrong clause selection in 12AB registration application – Not Fatal, Matter Remanded

August 19, 2025 1149 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT ruled that a trust’s tax exemption application cannot be rejected for selecting the wrong clause. The case was remanded for a decision on merits.

Application of trust u/s. 12AB rejected as objects are not for benefit of general public

August 18, 2025 639 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad application for registration of trust under section 12AB of the Income Tax Act since object of the applicant is not working for benefit of general public at large but is working for specific section of society. Accordingly, appeal of assessee dismissed.

Exemption u/s. 11 granted as registration u/s. 12A remained valid till grant of provisional registration u/s. 12AB

August 18, 2025 1035 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that denial of exemption under section 11 of the Income Tax Act not justified since previous registration u/s. 12A continued to be valid till grant of provisional registration under the new scheme u/s. 12AB of the Income Tax Act.

Overseas Donations Clause Threatens 12AB & 80G Renewal: ITAT Mumbai

August 15, 2025 597 Views 0 comment Print

Find out why an Indian trust’s tax exemption and 80G registration were jeopardized over a clause allowing foreign donations, despite no funds being used abroad.

Provisional Registration Copy Not Mandatory for Section 12AB: ITAT Nagpur

August 8, 2025 489 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Nagpur set aside CIT(E) order, ruling that non-submission of provisional registration copy is not a valid ground to reject Section 12AB regular registration application if prior registration exists.

Failure to Receive Income Tax Notices Not Assessee’s Fault – Trust Given Another Chance

August 8, 2025 837 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore directs fresh adjudication for trust registration denial, ruling it cannot be rejected merely for non-submission of documents, especially if notice receipt is disputed.

ITAT Allows Trust’s Plea After Email Miscommunication by Accountant Led to Rejection

August 8, 2025 345 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad restores Ram Bhakt Mandal Trust’s 12AB and 80G registrations, condoning 165-day delay due to accountant oversight and trustees’ age; imposes Rs. 10k costs.

Exemptions u/s. 11 and 12 denied in absence of valid registration u/s. 12A: ITAT Bangalore

August 7, 2025 687 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore held that benefit of exemptions under section 11 and 12 of the Income Tax Act cannot be granted without valid registration u/s. 12A/12AA. Accordingly, exemptions u/s. 11 and 12 denied in absence of valid registration under Income Tax Act.

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