Follow Us:

Section 12AB

Latest Articles


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 480 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 117 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 165 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


Registration & Approval Process for Charitable & Religious Trusts – CBDT Clarifies

May 25, 2023 25959 Views 3 comments Print

Explore the detailed analysis of CBDTs Circular No. 6/2023, providing clarifications on the registration and approval process for charitable and religious trusts under the Income-tax Act, 1961. Learn about key provisions, application deadlines, and implications for existing and new trusts, ensuring compliance with income tax regulations.

Comparative Analysis of Sec 12AA/12AB/10(23C) Registered Trust /Institution

April 25, 2023 15399 Views 8 comments Print

Explore a comprehensive comparative analysis of Sec 12AA/12AB and Sec 10(23C) registered trusts, institutions, and funds. Understand filing, conditions, exemptions, and violations under Income Tax laws. Stay informed for tax audit requirements.

Mere submission of amendment by post to Charity Commissioner cannot be considered to be due registration

April 15, 2023 1953 Views 0 comment Print

Mere submission of amendment by post to Charity Commissioner cannot be considered to be due registration with Charity Commissioner. What is required to be shown by assessee is that amendment carried out to trust deed has been registered with Charity Commissioner and his approval has been obtained.

Taxation of Trust

April 12, 2023 118734 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the taxation of trusts in India, covering registered and unregistered trusts. Learn about relevant sections, exemptions, and tax implications for trusts and associations of persons (AOPs).

Section 56(2)(x) not attracted to trust created for benefit of members/relative of settler identified as beneficiaries

March 18, 2023 8526 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that provisions contained in section 56(2)(x) of the Income Tax Act are not attracted in case of the trust created for the benefit of the members / relatives of the settler who have been identified as beneficiaries.

Denial of registration u/s 12AB post supply of all desired information unjustified

February 26, 2023 2916 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Jaipur held that CIT(Exemption) not justified in denying the registration under section 12AB of the Income Tax Act as the foundation/ trust duly supplied all the desired information as per the query letter.

GST, Income Tax, FCRA & Other Compliances of Charitable Entities

February 2, 2023 9201 Views 5 comments Print

3 essential compliances for charitable organizations: registration under Section 12AB, GST, & FCRA. Know your Income Tax requirements!

Request to relax confusion created in new registration regime for charitable organizations

November 3, 2022 7536 Views 1 comment Print

Karnataka State Chartered Accountants Association made a representation on 31.10.2022 to Minister of Finance Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman and requested to simplify the confusion created in the new registration regime for charitable organizations and relax compliances under new regime for registration/approval of trusts, institutions, funds, universities, hospitals etc. Relevant Text of the representation is as follows:- […]

PCIT cannot grant conditional section 12A Registration

October 17, 2022 1209 Views 0 comment Print

Role of PCIT while according registration under section 12A is only to make himself satisfied about genuineness of activities to be carried out by assessee trust and compliance of such requirement of any other law for the time being in force by trust or institution material to achieve its object and then to accord registration.

Format of Undertaking under section 12AB(4) of Income Tax Act, 1961

September 9, 2022 27318 Views 0 comment Print

Get a sample format for the undertaking under section 12AB(4) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. This declaration assures that the trust is exclusively for charitable purposes, and its activities adhere to legal conditions. Download now for compliance assurance.

Search Post by Date
July 2026
M T W T F S S
 12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
2728293031