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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


CSR Expenses Not Deductible u/s 37 but Allowed u/s 80G: ITAT Bangalore

July 13, 2025 1590 Views 0 comment Print

: ITAT Bangalore rules on CSR expenditure, allowing Section 80G deductions despite Section 37 disallowance. A key decision for corporate taxation.

ITAT Mumbai allowed Section 80G deduction for CSR spending

July 13, 2025 948 Views 0 comment Print

Mumbai ITAT rules Sikka Ports can claim Section 80G deduction for CSR donations, rejecting ‘mandatory’ argument and upholding retrospective 14A ruling.

CSR Contributions Eligible Under Section 80G: ITAT Mumbai

July 13, 2025 1098 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai allows CSR expense deductions under Section 80G, clarifying limits of Explanation 2 to Section 37(1) for AY 2015-16.

CSR Donations & Section 80G Deductibility

July 10, 2025 5988 Views 0 comment Print

A Mumbai Tribunal ruled that CSR donations, while not business expenses, are deductible under Section 80G if made to eligible institutions, reaffirming CBDT guidance.

Rejection of registration u/s. 12A(1)(ac)(iii) without appropriate verifying cannot be sustained

July 8, 2025 1068 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that order rejecting of application in Form No. 10 for registration u/s. 12A(1)(ac)(iii) of the Income Tax Act without verifying the seminar and conference expenses and also TDS deduction by donor cannot be sustained. Accordingly, order set aside to the file of CIT(E) for fresh order.

Order rejecting 80G application under incorrect name resulted in procedural irregularity: Matter remanded

July 7, 2025 327 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore held that order rejecting application for approval under section 80G of the Income Tax Act passed by CIT(E) under incorrect name has resulted into confusion and procedural irregularity. Hence, matter remanded for fresh adjudication.

Registration u/s. 12A cannot be cancelled with retrospective effect: ITAT Delhi

July 4, 2025 1617 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that registration granted under section 12A of the Income Tax Act cannot be cancelled with retrospective effect as the concept of ‘specified violations’ u/s. 12AB(4) is effective only from 1st April 2022. Accordingly, order retrospectively cancelling registration quashed.

Quantum of Expenditure Not Key for Trust Registration under 12AB & 80G: ITAT Bangalore

July 1, 2025 501 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore reinstates Dhwani Shristi Foundation’s tax exemptions, ruling genuine charitable activities outweigh expenditure quantum for registration.

Section 263 cannot override AO’s reasoned decision allowing CSR-linked 80G deduction: Mumbai ITAT

July 1, 2025 1224 Views 0 comment Print

Mumbai ITAT rules Section 263 cannot override AO’s reasoned decision allowing 80G deduction on CSR expenses, citing consistent tribunal judgments.

Application for registration u/s. 12AB restored to CIT(E) as discrepancies are curable in nature

June 30, 2025 603 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Jaipur held that discrepancies based on which application for registration under section 12AB was rejected are curable in nature. Hence, matter restored back to file of CIT(E) for afresh adjudication.

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