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FAQs on taxation of charitable or religious trusts under Income Tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : The Income Tax Department has issued detailed FAQs explaining registration, audit, return filing, investment norms, and tax exempt...

June 20, 2026 16113 Views 2 comments Print

Form 10BD Filing & Correction Guide: Revised Forms, Omitted Donors & 80G Issues

Income Tax : The article explains how accurate Form 10BD reporting protects donor deduction claims, prevents penalties, and ensures consistency...

June 15, 2026 852 Views 0 comment Print

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 1083 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 4098 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 3555 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 11709 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 5070 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 7263 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 30105 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


Latest Judiciary


Section 80G Deduction on Eligible CSR Donations Cannot Be Denied Solely Due to CSR Nature: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai held that eligible CSR donations qualify for Section 80G deduction if statutory conditions are met, despite disallowan...

July 4, 2026 111 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 141 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Condones 178-Day Delay in 80G Application Due to Bona Fide Belief, Orders Fresh Review

Income Tax : ITAT condoned the filing delay and remanded the case to the CIT(E) to examine whether the trust satisfies all 80G requirements....

July 1, 2026 156 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT: Procedural Delay Should Not Defeat 80G Registration; Trust May Seek CBDT Condonation

Income Tax : ITAT held Form 10AB was filed beyond the prescribed time but permitted the trust to seek CBDT condonation under Section 119(2)(b) ...

July 1, 2026 264 Views 0 comment Print

‘Make Available’ Test Not Met, No TDS on US Software Contractor Payments: ITAT Bangalore

Income Tax : ITAT held no TDS was required as the Revenue failed to prove the services made technical knowledge available under the India-US DT...

June 30, 2026 117 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


CBDT Condones Form 10AB Filing Delay as Genuine Hardship Affected 80G Renewal

Income Tax : Exercising powers under Section 119(2)(b), CBDT has condoned delays in Form 10AB filing for eligible cases. The Circular does not ...

July 3, 2026 1251 Views 0 comment Print

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 777 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 3249 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 14154 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 15885 Views 0 comment Print


ITAT Rajkot Allowed Section 80G Approval Despite Religious Clause Due to Charitable Activity

January 14, 2026 939 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether a religious object in the trust deed bars 80G approval. The Tribunal held that where actual activities are purely charitable and no religious expenditure is incurred, approval cannot be denied.

CSR Solar Power Not Charitable Without Public Benefit: ITAT Bangalore

January 13, 2026 714 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that solar power generation under a CSR structure is not charitable when the dominant benefit accrues to a single corporate entity. The environmental activity must primarily benefit the public to qualify for Section 12AB registration.

Belated 80G Application Revived: ITAT Applies Finance Act, 2024 Amendment and Sets Aside Rejection

January 12, 2026 372 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that post–Finance Act, 2024, an 80G application can be filed any time after commencement of activities. Rejection solely for delay was set aside and the application was restored for fresh consideration.

ITAT Rajkot Set Aside 80G Approval Denial for Ignoring 5% Religious Spend Limit

January 12, 2026 510 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether religious objects alone could defeat an 80G claim. The Tribunal ruled that compliance with the 5% expenditure limit requires fresh examination.

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

January 10, 2026 11709 Views 0 comment Print

Authorities cannot insist on adding an irrevocable clause in trust deeds for Section 12A renewal when the trust is otherwise legally irrevocable. Renewal should depend on substance, not form.

Section 263 Revision Quashed for Lack of Error and Prejudice

January 9, 2026 477 Views 0 comment Print

he revision targeted 80G deduction and interest under TDS/TCS provisions. The Tribunal found that the Assessing Officer had examined both issues and no prejudice was shown.

Delay in Form 10AB Filing Excused Due to Late Grant of Prior Approval

January 9, 2026 768 Views 0 comment Print

Holding that there was no real delay, the Tribunal directed grant of section 80G approval. The decision stresses practical and reasonable interpretation of filing timelines.

Delay in Filing Condoned for Old Trust, Registration Matter Restored

January 9, 2026 561 Views 0 comment Print

Recognising the non-commercial nature of a long-standing charitable trust, the Tribunal condoned the delay. The registration application was sent back for reconsideration on merits.

Rejection of 12A Registration Set Aside for Fresh Hearing on Delay

January 9, 2026 948 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal found that the Commissioner must consider condonation of delay under the amended section 12A. The rejection order was therefore set aside.

Rejection of U/s 80G Approval Held Premature Due to Pending U/s 12AB

January 9, 2026 510 Views 0 comment Print

The dispute concerned denial of donor approval before finality of charitable registration. The Tribunal held that 80G approval is consequential and cannot be refused while 12AB registration is under re-examination.

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