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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 243219 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 1767 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


ITAT allows filing of Form No. 10AB despite exclusion from timeline extension Circular

May 24, 2024 1419 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how ITAT Chennai extended the timeline for filing Form 10AB for recognition under section 12A of the Income Tax Act up to 30.09.2023, allowing appeals against denial of registration under section 80G(5).

ITAT Upholds Cancellation of Registration for Trust Building Leasing Income

May 23, 2024 3144 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune upheld the cancellation of Golden Charitable Trust’s registration, citing commercial activity from leasing property. Read the detailed analysis of the order.

ITAT allows rectification of mistake of applying registration in Form 10AB instead of Form 10A

May 6, 2024 3072 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Mandava Foundation vs. ITO case, where the Hyderabad ITAT condones an assessee’s mistake in registration, allowing them to rectify the error and granting regular registration.

CIT(E) should examine entire trust deed in totality vis-à-vis charitable activities: ITAT Pune

May 6, 2024 630 Views 0 comment Print

The tribunal emphasized that the CIT(E) should have evaluated the entire trust deed in conjunction with the actual charitable activities conducted by the trust to determine whether it solely served the Christian community or provided benefits to the broader community.

Time limit extension benefit available even for filing of Form No.10AB: ITAT Chennai

April 17, 2024 7008 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chennai held that rejection of application in Form No. 10AB for seeking approval u/s. 80G(5)(iii) of the Income Tax Act by treating it as time barred under gist that CBDT circular no. 22/2022 dated 01.11.2022 didn’t provide extension of time limit is unjustified.

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

April 8, 2024 11361 Views 1 comment Print

Explore the challenges faced by Charitable Trusts due to delays or errors in submitting applications under Section 12A(1)(ac) of the Income Tax Act. Read how Karnataka State Chartered Accountants Association (KSCAA) seeks solutions.

Orissa HC Restores Application for Section 12AB Registration Due to Natural Justice Violation

April 2, 2024 918 Views 0 comment Print

Orissa High Court restores application for registration under section 12AB citing violation of natural justice. Analysis of Parmeswari Bai Memorial Trust Vs Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions).

Issues of section 12AB Registration to General Public Utility Organisation

March 23, 2024 2796 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the intricacies of Section 12AB registration for General Public Utility (GPU) organizations under the Income Tax Act. Learn about application procedures, conditions, and potential concerns.

ITAT directs CIT(E) to treat application in Form No. 10AB  as filed under clause 12A(1)(ac)(i)

March 18, 2024 969 Views 0 comment Print

Delve into the Kolkata ITAT’s ruling regarding Form No. 10AB applications under section 12A(1)(ac)(i) for registration, analyzing its impact on Santiniketan Sishutirtha vs CIT (Exemptions).

Section 12AB Registration Rejection: ITAT allows filing of Form 10A

February 15, 2024 5790 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chennai rules in favor of charities, allowing Form 10A for 12AB registration after initial rejection. Detailed analysis on the verdict inside.

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