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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


Pune ITAT Restores 80G Approval Application – Life Eternal Trust Gets Final Chance

September 2, 2025 336 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune remands Life Eternal Trust’s 80G application, directing CIT(E) to provide one more opportunity for the trust to submit evidence of its activities.

Charitable Trust Registration Cannot Be Denied for Infrastructure Spending

September 2, 2025 609 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Bangalore has ruled that a charitable trust’s spending on land and building is for charitable purposes. Learn how this decision affects trust registration and tax exemptions in India.

ITAT Remands Section 80G Rejection Over Religious Object Clause

September 1, 2025 291 Views 0 comment Print

 The ITAT Surat has overturned the CIT(E)’s rejection of Dharti Ekta Charitable Trust’s 80G approval, citing a lack of natural justice as the trust was denied an opportunity to respond to the show cause notice.

ITAT Cuttack Voids Income Estimation Without Books Rejection

September 1, 2025 525 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Cuttack rules income estimation invalid if books of account are not formally rejected under Section 145, deleting estimated income for Sat Inder Constructions.

Earlier Denial Doesn’t Shut Door – ITAT Delhi Remands 12A/80G Application to CIT(E)

September 1, 2025 228 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi remands a 12A/80G application. A fresh application for registration as a charitable trust cant be rejected solely because a prior one was denied.

ITAT Remands 80G Approval for 5% Test- Minor Pooja Expenses Won’t Kill 80G

September 1, 2025 540 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Indore remands a case to the CIT(E), ruling that a charitable-cum-religious trust can receive 80G approval if its religious expenses do not exceed 5% of its total income.

ITAT Grants 80G Approval as limited religious activities do not affect approval

September 1, 2025 837 Views 0 comment Print

Discover why Rajkot’s ITAT granted 80G approval to Kabir Kirti Mandir Kashi, ruling that a trust’s religious objects don’t override its charitable purpose.

PCIT cannot go beyond Limited Scrutiny – Revision u/s 263 Quashed

September 1, 2025 723 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Ahmedabad has ruled that the PCIT cannot initiate a revision to an assessment order based on issues that fall outside the scope of a limited scrutiny.

Charitable Trust wrongly Classified as Religious: 12AB & 80G to be reconsidered 

August 26, 2025 723 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore directed the re-evaluation of a trust’s classification as religious and its denial of tax-exempt status, citing a failure to consider all relevant documents.

Classical Dance Training is Education, 80G Renewal Remanded ITAT Chennai

August 25, 2025 426 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chennai has ruled that training in classical dance constitutes  education under Section 2(15) of Income Tax Act 1961. This decision came after CIT (Exemptions) rejected Kalasadhanalaya 80G renewal arguing that dance training was not a charitable purpose.

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