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Donor Approval of Charitable Entities From Section 80G To RNPO Framework Under Income-Tax Act, 2025

Income Tax : The new framework eliminates mandatory renewals and replaces them with continuous monitoring. Donor eligibility now depends on sus...

April 6, 2026 807 Views 0 comment Print

Sec. 12A/80G Rejected by CIT Exemption: Options Under Income Tax Rules 2026

Income Tax : The new Income Tax Rules, 2026 permit reapplication within one month of rejection. This provides a faster alternative to appeals a...

March 30, 2026 3291 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

Prior exemption claims under Sections 11 & 12 cannot justify denial of 80G approval

Income Tax : Courts held that prior exemption claims under Sections 11 and 12 cannot justify denial of 80G approval. The key takeaway is that b...

March 20, 2026 492 Views 0 comment Print

Applying for 12A & 80G Renewal? One Small Mistake in Your Accounts Can Cost You Registration

Income Tax : Authorities now scrutinize NGO financial statements before granting or renewing registration. Proper documentation and clear chari...

February 14, 2026 990 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Trust Registration Renewal Cannot Be Denied for Missing Irrevocable Clause: BCAS

Income Tax : Authorities cannot insist on adding an irrevocable clause in trust deeds for Section 12A renewal when the trust is otherwise legal...

January 10, 2026 11469 Views 0 comment Print

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

FAQs related to Section 80G Deduction – Nudge Campaign

Income Tax : This explainer breaks down how Section 80G deductions work and who can claim them. It highlights deduction categories, qualifying ...

December 23, 2025 7002 Views 0 comment Print

Requests for Extension of Due Dates for Tax Audit, ITR, Form 10B/1OBB, 12A/80G, AOC-4

Income Tax : The Pune Chartered Accountants' Society has requested an extension for tax audit and ITR filing deadlines for FY 2024-25, citing t...

September 24, 2025 29931 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


Latest Judiciary


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

Bangalore ITAT: Teaching Arabic & Islamic Studies Is “Education”, Not Religious Activity – U/s 12AB & 80G Approval Directed

Income Tax : The ITAT held that teaching Arabic language and Islamic studies through systematic instruction amounts to education and not religi...

May 20, 2026 174 Views 0 comment Print

Fire Safety Certificate Not Mandatory for U/s 12AB Registration – ITAT Restores Charitable Trust’s Approval Matter

Income Tax : The Tribunal ruled that the CIT(E) failed to properly consider the assessees replies, documents, and objections before rejecting t...

May 19, 2026 606 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Section 80G Deduction Allowed for Temple Renovation Due to Historic Importance

Income Tax : The government notified a historic temple as eligible under Section 80G due to its cultural significance. Deductions apply only fo...

December 2, 2025 681 Views 0 comment Print

Notification under Section 80G(2)(b) for Shree Ramanuj Kot Trust Indore

Income Tax : Explore the notification under section 80G(2)(b) of the Income Tax Act 1961 for Shree Ramanuj Kot Trust in Indore. Details of vali...

April 23, 2024 3120 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT amends rules pertaining to registration, approval & activities of Institutions, trusts & funds

Income Tax : The amendments brought about by Notification No. 45/2023 – Income-Tax (Income-tax (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2023) encompas...

June 23, 2023 13941 Views 1 comment Print

CBDT amends Income-tax Rules for Provisional Approval under Section 80G

Income Tax : CBDT issued Notification No. 34/2023-Income Tax, dated May 30, 2023 & introduces amendments to rule 11AA of Income-tax Rules, ...

May 30, 2023 15684 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT extends last date for filing of Form No.10AB

Income Tax : CBDT extends the last date for filing of Form No.10AB for seeking registration or approval under Section 10(23C), 12A or 80G of th...

March 31, 2022 14631 Views 0 comment Print


ITAT Mumbai Quashed Section 263 revision as AO Took Plausible View on Deductions

January 8, 2026 393 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether revision under section 263 was valid for multiple expense claims. The Tribunal held that since the Assessing Officer had examined issues and adopted a plausible view, revision was unsustainable.

Representation for Streamlining Sections 12AB and 80G Registration & Renewal

January 8, 2026 4992 Views 1 comment Print

The representation highlights large-scale pendency and administrative bottlenecks under Sections 12AB and 80G, urging immediate reforms to ensure timely and fair processing.

Section 80G Recognition Denied as Trust Operated Hospital on Revenue-Sharing Model

January 8, 2026 846 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that earning income as a percentage of hospital turnover is commercial, not charitable. Section 80G approval was rightly denied for lack of genuine charitable application.

Final assessment order u/s. 143(3) quashed as passed beyond time prescribed u/s. 153(4)

January 5, 2026 1047 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Hyderabad held that the final assessment order passed by the A.O. u/s. 143(3) r.w.s. 144C(13) r.w.s. 144B dated 06.06.2024 beyond the limitation prescribed under Section 153(4) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 is liable to be quashed. Accordingly, the appeal is allowed.

Educational Trust Entitled to Section 80G After 12AB Approval

January 2, 2026 378 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal clarified that section 80G(2) applies to donor deductions, not trust registration. Since conditions under section 80G(5) were fulfilled, registration was directed to be granted.

Resolution for dealing with situation of dissolution to be considered while granting final approval u/s. 80G

January 2, 2026 534 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Indore held that trust has passed resolution dealing with dissolution and utilization of assets in event of dissolution. Accordingly, the said resolution must be accepted by CIT(E) for granting final approval under section 80G of the Income Tax Act. Thus, matter remanded to the file of CIT(E).

No Profit Motive, No Denial: Section 12AB & 80G Matters Reopened

December 31, 2025 375 Views 0 comment Print

The association’s surplus was not distributable to members and activities were non-profit. The ITAT ruled that these factors support charitable character and restored the case for re-evaluation.

Failure to Seek Delay Condonation Proves Fatal to Trust Appeals

December 30, 2025 408 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal dismissed the appeals as time-barred since no application for condonation of delay was filed despite repeated opportunities. In the absence of any explanation, the appeals were held not maintainable.

PCIT Overreach Defeats Revision on Depreciation and CSR Claims

December 29, 2025 264 Views 0 comment Print

The PCIT sought to revisit claims already scrutinized and partly disallowed. The Tribunal ruled this to be a change of opinion and invalid. Revision demands clear error and prejudice, not reappraisal.

Donations Deduction Allowed Despite Return-Form Constraints

December 27, 2025 348 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether dividend income loses s.10(34) exemption due to violation of s.11(5). ITAT held that income excluded under Chapter III never enters s.11 computation, so dividend remains exempt.

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