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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 Allows Trust’s Plea After Email Miscommunication by Accountant Led to Rejection

August 8, 2025 345 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad restores Ram Bhakt Mandal Trust’s 12AB and 80G registrations, condoning 165-day delay due to accountant oversight and trustees’ age; imposes Rs. 10k costs.

TDS Not Deductible on Foreign Bandwidth, 80G allowed on CSR Donation

August 8, 2025 528 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai holds that payments for foreign bandwidth do not attract TDS; also upholds deduction u/s 80G for CSR donations not claimed under Section 37.

Rejection of 80G application in mechanical manner is contrary to law: Matter restored to CIT(E)

August 7, 2025 711 Views 0 comment Print

The application for approval under section 80G, though filed simultaneously, was rejected without any separate adjudication. The CIT(E) summarily disposed of the 80G application along with the 12AB rejection, without recording any satisfaction or finding in terms of section 80G(5).

ITAT Nagpur Allows 80G Appeal for Technical Error in Application Clause

August 6, 2025 429 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Nagpur remands Gayatri Gram’s 80G exemption appeal, instructing CIT(E) to reconsider a fresh application after initial rejection due to a technical error in the application clause.

ITAT Recognizes Transition Issues Post J&K Reorganisation, Grants Time to Submit 12A-80G Re-Registration

August 6, 2025 432 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Amritsar sends back Mata Bhuvaneshori Asthapan Committees 12A/80G registration plea, citing pending re-registration under new J&K laws.

No Breach of 5% Religious Expenditure – 80G Approval Cannot Be Denied

August 6, 2025 819 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Surat grants 80G approval to Jay Bhawani Mandhani Charitable Trust after a religious clause in its deed was struck down, validating its charitable nature.

ITAT Bangalore Grants Relief in Section 80G Denial Citing Trustee Injury

August 5, 2025 735 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore restores 80G approval for Rishi Samskruti Vidya Kendra, citing medical emergency for non-appearance. Case remitted to CIT(E) for fresh hearing.

ITAT Denies 80G Exemption to Educational Trust Over Unjustified Donations to Other Trusts

August 5, 2025 729 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad denies 80G exemption to an educational trust, citing its failure to justify donations made to other trusts.

Wrong Income Tax Section Code Not Fatal to Section 80G Claim: ITAT Pune

August 4, 2025 822 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune remands 80G approval case, stating incorrect section code is not fatal. Directs CIT(E) to allow rectification and hear the application on merits.

Loan from Trustees Not Valid Reason to Deny Section 12AB Registration: ITAT Pune

August 4, 2025 1197 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT sent a trust’s case for 12AB and 80G registration back to the Commissioner. The rejection was based on a loan from a trustee without Charity Commissioner sanction.

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