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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


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

April 8, 2024 11454 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 966 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 2898 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 1020 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 5904 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.

ITAT Pune Remands Trust Registration Case for Further Review

February 13, 2024 660 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune directs reconsideration of trust registration under Section 12AA, emphasizing compliance with welfare legislation principles and natural justice.

Proviso to sec. 2(15) conditions to be fulfilled as publishing advertisement intrinsically linked with activity of trust

February 13, 2024 2034 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that the activity of the trust for publishing advertising in the newspaper is intrinsically linked for newspaper activity falls within the ambit of sub-clause (i) of Subsection 2(15) and conditions imposed in sub-clause (ii) of the proviso has to be fulfilled.

CIT Cannot Cancel Trust Registration for Settlor’s Use Clause or Mutual Fund Investments

February 12, 2024 930 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune overturns CIT (Exemption)’s decision, allowing S.M. Batha Education Trust to retain its registration under Section 12AB, affirming its charitable nature.

Allowability of registration u/s 12AB as nominal amount charged for functioning Educational Institution was not Commercial Activity

February 12, 2024 1116 Views 0 comment Print

Mere charging a nominal amount for smooth functioning of educational institution and trust could not called to be a part of commercial activity, and therefore, CIT(E) was directed to grant registration u/s 12AB to assessee.

Tax Planning Through Gift

February 2, 2024 4185 Views 1 comment Print

Explore the nuances of Gift Tax under the Income Tax Act, exemptions, and its impact on recipients. Learn about tax planning through gifting and stay informed about the relevant provisions.

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