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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 3387 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 435 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 108 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 162 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


CAG report on Income Tax Exemptions to Charitable Trusts & Institutions

August 9, 2022 2163 Views 0 comment Print

CAG noticed ineffective monitoring of accumulation of income and its utilization, ineffective monitoring of receipts and utilization of foreign contribution, inadequacy of survey of educational Trusts, absence of provision for disclosure of TDS in the audit report, etc.

Specified Violation under section 12AB of Income Tax Act, 1961

June 9, 2022 14757 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the latest amendments in Income Tax Act, 1961! Understand the implications of Finance Act, 2022, specifically the changes in section 12AB. Learn about ‘Specified Violations’ and the potential cancellation of registration for non-compliance. CA Amit Jindal, Legal Head at Neeraj Bhagat & Co. Chartered Accountants, provides insightful commentary on the amendments, CBDT clarifications, and procedural details. Stay informed to navigate the complexities.

Clarification regarding Form No 10AC issued till the date of this Circular

June 3, 2022 18186 Views 0 comment Print

PCIT or CIT can examine if there is any specified violation by the trust or institution registered or provisionally registered under relevant clauses of sub-section (1) of section 12AB or sub¬section (1) of section 12AA.

New Registration Application or Renewal Process for Trusts, Societies

May 26, 2022 207882 Views 25 comments Print

Learn about the new registration process for trusts, societies, and other institutions under sections 12A, 12AA, 12AB, and 80G. Stay updated on the latest amendments and ensure compliance.

Procedure for getting Certificate of Donation (FORM 10BE) online

May 25, 2022 90426 Views 3 comments Print

Learn how to get the certificate of donation (Form 10BE) online. Follow these step-by-step procedures to file the necessary information and save the CSV file.

ITAT explains Cancellation of section 12AA registration post amendment by Finance Act, 2021

May 18, 2022 3510 Views 0 comment Print

S.R.Trust Vs PCIT (Madras High Court) ITAT held that procedure of cancellation of the registration already enjoyed either under 12A regime or 12AA regime in the case of the petitioner, in view of the new regime having been introduced, shall take place only after disposing the application made by the trust or institution, under the […]

PCIT/CIT cannot impose any conditions for grant of Section 12AB(1)(a) registration

May 7, 2022 1380 Views 0 comment Print

Saifee Burhani Upliftment Trust Vs CIT (Exemptions) (ITAT Mumbai) In the present case, it has not been disputed that the assessee trust was duly registered under section 12AA of the Act. Thus, the only provision applicable to the assessee trust for the purpose of applying for registration is section 12A(1)(ac)(i) of the Act. Further, section […]

Analysis of Section 11 To 12AB & Rule 17A Application for Registration

April 16, 2022 7911 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the application process and time limits for registration under Sections 11 and 12AB for a Public Trust.

Permanent Registration of Charitable Trust by filing Form No. 10AB

March 5, 2022 61392 Views 5 comments Print

Relevant Section, Rule and Forms Section 12A – Conditions for applicability of sections 11 and 12. Sec 12AB – Prescribes the procedure framework for registration with the income-tax authorities to avail the exemption u/s 11 and 12.(introduced wef AY 2022-2023) Section 80G – Deduction in respect of donations to certain funds, charitable institutions, etc Section 10(23C) […]

New Procedure for Registration u/s 12A & 80G – Trust

February 25, 2022 109458 Views 2 comments Print

New Procedure for Registration – Section 12AB with effect from 1st April, 2021 (For this purpose, CBDT has issued Notification No. 19/2021 dated 26th March 2021 which makes it mandatory for all the trusts/ societies/institutions registered under section 12A and 80G to obtain fresh registration) Sec 12A – Prescribes the conditions for availing the benefits […]

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