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CBDT CS 04 Scrutiny Guidelines 2026-27: Trust Registration, 12AB, ITR-7 & Form 10BD

Income Tax : CS 04 scrutiny examines whether trusts and NGOs validly claimed exemption in ITR-7 despite registration, approval, renewal, cancel...

July 1, 2026 420 Views 2 comments Print

July 2026 Tax Compliance Deadlines for Income Tax and GST

CA, CS, CMA : A complete guide to the major Income Tax and GST compliance deadlines falling in July 2026, including ITR filing, TDS/TCS, GST ret...

June 27, 2026 252627 Views 5 comments Print

Period of limitation prescribed under Income-tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : A detailed overview of limitation periods prescribed under the Income-tax Act reveals how missing statutory deadlines can lead to ...

June 11, 2026 6000 Views 1 comment Print

Taxation of Charitable & Religious Trusts: A Guide to Sections 11–13 – Part-II

Income Tax : This analysis explains how Parliament designed Sections 11 to 13 to ensure that tax-free income is ultimately used for charitable ...

June 10, 2026 3390 Views 0 comment Print

Taxation of Charitable & Religious Trusts: A Guide to Sections 11–13 – Part-I

Income Tax : This analysis explains how charitable and religious trusts qualify for exemption under Sections 11 to 13 of the Income-tax Act. It...

June 7, 2026 5094 Views 1 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 5070 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 6474 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 2211 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 4143 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 11454 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Unregistered Charitable Trust Can Claim Deduction Under Section 57(iii); Gross Receipts Cannot Be Taxed

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai held that denial of Section 11 exemption does not bar consideration of deductions under Section 57(iii) after factual ...

July 6, 2026 507 Views 0 comment Print

Delayed Form 10B Filing Not Ground to Deny Section 11/12 Exemption: ITAT Surat

Income Tax : ITAT Surat held that delayed filing of Form 10B is a procedural lapse and remanded the matter after directing the AO to consider t...

July 5, 2026 120 Views 0 comment Print

Section 12A Registration Cannot Be Denied for Absence of Irrevocability Clause: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : ITAT held that the Commissioner must assess the genuineness of activities and charitable objects instead of rejecting registration...

July 4, 2026 168 Views 0 comment Print

Section 80G Approval Cannot Be Denied on Technical Limitation Grounds: ITAT Surat

Income Tax : ITAT Surat held that existing charitable institutions obtaining provisional approval for the first time should not be denied regul...

July 4, 2026 138 Views 0 comment Print

Recovery Stayed as Section 154 Order Was Passed Without Prior Notice: Calcutta HC

Income Tax : High Court restrained tax recovery, holding the Section 154 order prima facie breached natural justice by withdrawing exemption wi...

July 3, 2026 114 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 16827 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 18186 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 132048 Views 1 comment Print


ITAT Kolkata Grants section 80G(5)(iii) registration to Income Tax Bar Association

June 16, 2024 1113 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Kolkata grants exemption registration to Income Tax Bar Association Calcutta, overturning CIT’s decision. Read the full details of the tribunal’s order here.

ITAT quashes order rejecting Section 80G registration application (Form 10AB)

June 15, 2024 1626 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT extends Form 10AB filing to 30.06.2024. ITAT Chennai rules in favor of Earth Trust, setting aside CIT(E) order canceling registration u/s 12AB.

Temporary donations to other charitable entities did not violate spirit of Section 11

June 13, 2024 1023 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court allows exemptions on temporary donations by one charitable trust to another. Understand the implications and full judgment of this landmark case.

Section 12,12A, 12AA, 12AB: Analysis, Registration Procedure, Exemption & FAQs

June 7, 2024 63825 Views 1 comment Print

Understand the income of trusts or institutions, including registration, exemptions, and FAQs. Learn about Sections 12A, 12AA, and 12AB of the Income Tax Act, covering voluntary contributions, tax implications, and registration procedures.

ITAT Directs Re-adjudication for Trust Registration Rejection Due to Gujarati to English Name Translation Mismatch

June 7, 2024 678 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the detailed analysis of the ITAT Ahmedabad order regarding the rejection of registration of Parul University Alumni Association due to a mismatch in trust name and objectives.

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

May 24, 2024 1521 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 3276 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 3177 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 696 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 7092 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.

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