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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 243231 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 1773 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 11364 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


Registration Under RPT Act Not Essential for 12AB Registration: ITAT Jaipur

June 9, 2025 1083 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Jaipur remands Dhapi Devi Samiti’s 12AB exemption case, condoning 250-day delay. Rules RPT Act registration not essential for IT Act exemption.

Trust Registration Focuses on Objects, Not Income Use: Rajasthan HC

June 4, 2025 1179 Views 0 comment Print

Rajasthan High Court upholds trust registration under Section 12A, ruling initial approval hinges on genuine objects, not income application. Clarifies AO’s role in annual assessments.

Section 12AA/12AB Registration Cannot Be Denied for Lack of State Societies Act Registration

June 4, 2025 1788 Views 0 comment Print

Jaipur ITAT directs CIT(E) to grant 12AB registration to APJ Abdul Kalam Education and Welfare Trust, finding objections on FCRA, RPT Act, and activities invalid.

Registration u/s 12A Cannot Be Cancelled as Benefit Not Limited to Specific Religious Community

June 2, 2025 1086 Views 0 comment Print

This is an appeal filed by the assessee against the order of Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions), New Delhi [CIT(E)] dated 28.06.2023 for cancellation of registration granted u/s 12A and u/s 12AB(4) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (the Act).

Trust Registration matter Remanded to CIT(E) for Lack of Notice & Service Details

May 14, 2025 348 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad remands Rajkot Trust’s tax registration case back to CIT(E), citing lack of proper notice details and opportunity for hearing. Case sent back for fresh review.

ITAT Imposes ₹5,000 Cost for Non-Compliance, Allows Fresh Hearing on Trust Registration

May 13, 2025 519 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT directs tax authority to reconsider rejected trust registration. Trust gets another chance to submit documents.

Section 12A Registration Restored for Trust, CA Penalized for Non-Compliance

May 13, 2025 738 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune restores Godavari Shikshan Mandal’s 12A registration application, citing non-compliance but grants final chance; imposes cost on assessee.

Trust involved in charitable-religious activities not benefitting specific religious community eligible for exemption u/s. 11

May 9, 2025 879 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Jaipur held that exemption under section 11 of the Income Tax Act eligible to trust involved in charitable-religious activities which doesn’t benefit any specific religious community. Accordingly, matter restored to CIT(E) for reconsideration.

Section 13(1)(b) applies only during assessment not during 12AB registration

May 9, 2025 849 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad rules Section 13(1)(b) applies only during assessment, not registration, remands trust 12AB application to CIT(E).

Trust Registration Rejection Set Aside by ITAT Over Caste Limitation Dispute

May 6, 2025 657 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad sets aside CIT (Exemption) order rejecting 12A registration, finds trust objects not solely for one caste, directs re-adjudication.

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