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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


Section 12AB Registration: ITAT Pune Directs Re-Adjudication 

January 5, 2024 780 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune orders re-adjudication in Mahesh Shikshan Sanstha Vs CIT case. Failure to respond to notice under IT Rules 17A(2). Detailed analysis and implications.

Section 115TD(3) of Income Tax Act Nightmare for Charitable Trusts

December 17, 2023 11823 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the implications of Income Tax Act’s Section 115TD(3) introduced by the Finance Act 2022 on charitable trusts. Learn about cancellation risks, tax liabilities, and potential challenges.

Section 80G: ITAT’s Clarification on Timely Registration for Charitable Trusts

November 29, 2023 4098 Views 0 comment Print

Bhamashah Sundarlal Daga Charitable Trust wins ITAT Jodhpur appeal against CIT’s rejection of 80G registration. Detailed analysis on amendments and absurdity in literal interpretation.

Section 12A, 12AA & 12AB registration cancellation: HC dismisses writ as appellant suppressed material facts

November 29, 2023 5718 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court dismisses Environics Trust’s writ challenging the IT Act reassessment order. Detailed analysis of the judgment and key legal arguments.

Non-receipt of notice- ITAT Directs De-novo Consideration of Registration u/s 12AB

November 12, 2023 750 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune rules that registration u/s 12AB of the Income Tax Act cannot be denied due to non-receipt of notice, directing de-novo consideration of the application.

ITAT Directs Reevaluation of Registration Denial for Indian Red Cross Society

November 6, 2023 780 Views 0 comment Print

The Indian Red Cross Society’s denial of registration under sections 12AB and 80G(5) of the Income Tax Act faces reevaluation by the ITAT due to concerns about compulsory donation fund transfers.

ITAT Remits Trust’s 12A Registration Matter to CIT(E) for Reevaluation

November 5, 2023 1428 Views 0 comment Print

Read about Kai Vaijanath Channappa Darde Vaidyakiya Research Centre’s appeal against the rejection of its registration u/s 12A(1)(ac) by CIT(E). ITAT Pune remits the matter for de-novo consideration.

Important Points Related To Income Tax Compliance for Charitable & Educational Institutions AY 2023-24

October 30, 2023 29865 Views 3 comments Print

Explore key income tax compliance requirements for charitable and educational institutions under the Income Tax Act for the assessment year 2023-24.

Whether 12AA/12AB Entities Need to file Form 10B/10BB for 10(23C) Exemption?

October 22, 2023 4329 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about exemption possibilities under Sec. 10(23C) for registered educational or medical institutions and the need for Form 10B/10BB. Get clarity on tax implications.

ITAT Grants Opportunity for Trust Registration under Section 12AB

October 22, 2023 537 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune provides another chance for evidence submission in relation to trust registration under Section 12AB of the Income Tax Act. Details and analysis.

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