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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 2745 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 6414 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 99 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 267 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 3126 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 Restores Fair Benchmarking on TP Interest & Grants Corporate Tax Reliefs

September 9, 2025 402 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT granted Lowe’s India partial relief, allowing an 80G deduction for CSR donations while correcting MAT profit and other disallowances. The transfer pricing issue was remanded for a fresh review.

Section 80G Approval: ITAT Remands Case as Delay Condonation Petition Pending Before CBDT

September 9, 2025 1059 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Chennai has restored a charitable trust’s appeal for 80G approval back to the CIT(E), pending a CBDT decision on its condonation request for a 90-day delay in filing.

ITAT Ahmedabad Denies 80G Registration to Trust Citing Religious Objects in Deed

September 8, 2025 654 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT upheld the denial of 80G registration to a trust, ruling that a trust with explicit religious objects in its deed does not qualify for tax benefits.

Depreciation on business/commercial rights from manufacturing, supply and maintenance contract allowed

September 8, 2025 627 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that depreciation on the business/commercial rights arising from the manufacturing contracts, supply contracts and maintenance contracts as claimed by the assessee is allowable. Accordingly, appeal allowed.

ITAT allows trust to reapply for 12AB & 80G registration, condoned minor delay

September 7, 2025 555 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Ahmedabad has given the Stellin Foundation another chance to seek registration under Sections 12AB and 80G, setting aside a denial and ordering a new hearing. The tribunal condoned a 19-day delay in the appeal filing, citing sufficient cause.

ITAT allows reapplication for 80G benefits post rejection due to portal-related confusion

September 7, 2025 660 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT grants a rural trust a second opportunity to secure 80G tax benefits after its application was rejected due to portal-related confusion.

No Fair Hearing, No Rejection – 80G Denial Without Show Cause Invalid

September 5, 2025 672 Views 0 comment Print

 ITAT Bangalore remits a trust’s 80G approval case back to the CIT(E), citing a violation of natural justice for rejecting the application without a proper hearing.

ITAT Ahmedabad Restores 80G Approval Plea After Ex-Parte Rejection

September 4, 2025 435 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Ahmedabad has remanded the case of Takshashila Education And Charitable Trust back to the CIT(E) for a fresh hearing, setting aside an ex-parte order.

Delay in 70-Year-Old Deed No Bar: ITAT Restores 12A, 80G

September 4, 2025 444 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Cochin bench has set aside the rejection of Quilon Poor Home’s S.12A and 80G claims, citing a genuine delay in producing a 70-year-old trust deed.

ITAT Bangalore Restores Rotary Trust’s Section 80G – Natural Justice Breach

September 2, 2025 441 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore remands a trust’s 80G cancellation, citing a violation of natural justice. The trust gets a fresh opportunity to prove the genuineness of its activities.

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