Income Tax : The new framework eliminates mandatory renewals and replaces them with continuous monitoring. Donor eligibility now depends on sus...
Income Tax : The new Income Tax Rules, 2026 permit reapplication within one month of rejection. This provides a faster alternative to appeals a...
Income Tax : The approach differs for pending, rejected, or delayed applications. Trusts must choose the right remedy based on procedural posit...
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...
Income Tax : Authorities now scrutinize NGO financial statements before granting or renewing registration. Proper documentation and clear chari...
Income Tax : Authorities cannot insist on adding an irrevocable clause in trust deeds for Section 12A renewal when the trust is otherwise legal...
Income Tax : The representation highlights large-scale pendency and administrative bottlenecks under Sections 12AB and 80G, urging immediate re...
Income Tax : This explainer breaks down how Section 80G deductions work and who can claim them. It highlights deduction categories, qualifying ...
Income Tax : The Pune Chartered Accountants' Society has requested an extension for tax audit and ITR filing deadlines for FY 2024-25, citing t...
Income Tax : Suggestions to simplify 12AB and 80G renewal for charitable trusts, proposing conditional approvals, straight-through processing f...
Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai held that the Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions) cannot impose independent or contingent conditions while grantin...
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...
Income Tax : The Calcutta High Court upheld rejection of exemption under Section 12AB after finding that proposed microfinance activities invol...
Income Tax : The ITAT held that teaching Arabic language and Islamic studies through systematic instruction amounts to education and not religi...
Income Tax : The Tribunal ruled that the CIT(E) failed to properly consider the assessees replies, documents, and objections before rejecting t...
Income Tax : The government notified a historic temple as eligible under Section 80G due to its cultural significance. Deductions apply only fo...
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...
Income Tax : The amendments brought about by Notification No. 45/2023 – Income-Tax (Income-tax (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2023) encompas...
Income Tax : CBDT issued Notification No. 34/2023-Income Tax, dated May 30, 2023 & introduces amendments to rule 11AA of Income-tax Rules, ...
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...
The Tribunal ruled that absence of an irrevocability clause in the trust deed is not sufficient to reject registration. It relied on High Court precedent to set aside the order. The decision protects trusts from technical rejection.
The Tribunal held that applications were rejected without adequate opportunity. The matter was remanded for fresh adjudication following natural justice.
The case examined whether CSR expenses can qualify for deduction despite Section 37 disallowance. ITAT held that Section 80G operates independently and allows deduction for eligible donations. The ruling clarifies dual treatment of CSR spending.
The Tribunal ruled that failure to obtain prior approval for loans is only a procedural lapse. It directed reconsideration of 12A registration after acknowledging genuine charitable activities.
The ruling held that incomplete documentation or minor deficiencies cannot be sole grounds for denial of registration. It emphasized that such issues may be examined during assessment proceedings.
ITAT Mumbai held that rejection of registration under section 12AB of the Income Tax Act treating receipts and income from sale of agro and Gaushala products as commercial without examining the receipts being incidental and ancillary is not justifiable. Accordingly, matter restored to file of CIT(E).
The issue was whether CSR expenditure disallowed under Section 37(1) can still qualify under Section 80G. The Tribunal held that both provisions operate independently, allowing deduction if statutory conditions are met.
The new framework eliminates mandatory renewals and replaces them with continuous monitoring. Donor eligibility now depends on sustained compliance and proper fund utilisation.
The Court held that reassessment based solely on an audit objection is invalid as it constitutes a change of opinion. It emphasized that previously examined issues cannot be reopened without new tangible material. The ruling reinforces limits on reassessment powers.
ITAT held that absence of an explicit irrevocability or dissolution clause is not a valid ground to deny registration under Section 12AB. The ruling directs grant of registration and consequential 80G approval.
