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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


Matter resorted back to prove genuineness of activities via-a-vis application for registration u/s 12AB

October 19, 2023 915 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Jaipur restored the matter back to CIT(E) as application for registration u/s. 12AB of the Income Tax Act was rejected solely due to alleged non-genuineness of the activities as charitable nature of activities of assessee not disputed.

ITAT Grants Section 12AA Registration for Trust’s COVID-19 Relief Activities

September 30, 2023 441 Views 0 comment Print

In a recent case, ITAT Pune grants 12AA registration to Kanojiya Pardeshi Dhobi Trust, allowing its charitable activities during COVID-19. Full order analysis.

ITAT Directs Re-adjudication for 12AB Registration Denial

September 29, 2023 1554 Views 0 comment Print

In a case involving Section 12AB registration denial, the ITAT orders re-adjudication due to non-consideration of submissions by the trust.

Mere Uploading Income Tax Notice on Assessee’s E-Portal Not Proper Service

September 20, 2023 16617 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of ITAT Chandigarh’s ruling on service of notice in income tax cases, emphasizing the importance of proper notification to taxpayers.

ITAT Orders Re-Adjudication of Trust’s 12AB Registration Cancellation for Failure to Prove Activity Genuineness

September 11, 2023 1338 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune re-adjudicates Vishranti Gruh Trust’s cancelled 12AB registration due to failure in furnishing genuineness of activities. Learn more about the decision.

Charitable Trust Registration rejection without Application of Mind is Unsustainable

September 5, 2023 7695 Views 1 comment Print

A detailed analysis of ITAT Mumbai ruling in Surti Modh Vanik Jagruti Mandal Vs ITO (E). Learn why ITAT found CIT(E) rejection of the trust unsustainable.

Denial of registration u/s 12AB unjustified for Minor Name Difference

August 22, 2023 870 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Surat held that the assessee trust is very old trust, and because of slight difference in the name of assessee, in various documents should not be resulted into disentitlement from getting registered under section 12AB of the Income Tax Act.

Granted another opportunity of being heard and furnish requisite document for registration of Trust u/s 12AB

August 20, 2023 759 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad restored the issue to the file of CIT(E) and directed to give another opportunity of being heard to the appellant in support of his case for registration of Trust u/s. 12AB of the Income Tax Act and also directed appellant to furnish requisite documents in the matter.

Charitable Trusts’ Activities Shouldn’t Be Restricted to Specific Caste: ITAT directs Readjudication

August 15, 2023 6264 Views 2 comments Print

Learn about Mar Baselius Orthodox Syrian Church vs CIT(Exemption) case where ITAT Surat discusses charitable activities of trusts and application of section 13(1)(b).

Section 80G Recognition Requires Trust Registration u/s 12AB: ITAT

August 12, 2023 2115 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT clarifies: Section 80G recognition needs Trust’s 12AB registration. Unregistered trusts ineligible for 80G recognition.

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