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FAQs on taxation of charitable or religious trusts under Income Tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : The Income Tax Department has issued detailed FAQs explaining registration, audit, return filing, investment norms, and tax exempt...

June 20, 2026 16110 Views 2 comments Print

Form 10BD Filing & Correction Guide: Revised Forms, Omitted Donors & 80G Issues

Income Tax : The article explains how accurate Form 10BD reporting protects donor deduction claims, prevents penalties, and ensures consistency...

June 15, 2026 852 Views 0 comment Print

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 1083 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 4098 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 3552 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 11709 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 5070 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 7263 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 30105 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 6474 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Section 80G Deduction on Eligible CSR Donations Cannot Be Denied Solely Due to CSR Nature: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai held that eligible CSR donations qualify for Section 80G deduction if statutory conditions are met, despite disallowan...

July 4, 2026 111 Views 0 comment Print

Section 80G Approval Cannot Be Denied on Technical Limitation Grounds: ITAT Surat

Income Tax : ITAT Surat held that existing charitable institutions obtaining provisional approval for the first time should not be denied regul...

July 4, 2026 138 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Condones 178-Day Delay in 80G Application Due to Bona Fide Belief, Orders Fresh Review

Income Tax : ITAT condoned the filing delay and remanded the case to the CIT(E) to examine whether the trust satisfies all 80G requirements....

July 1, 2026 153 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT: Procedural Delay Should Not Defeat 80G Registration; Trust May Seek CBDT Condonation

Income Tax : ITAT held Form 10AB was filed beyond the prescribed time but permitted the trust to seek CBDT condonation under Section 119(2)(b) ...

July 1, 2026 261 Views 0 comment Print

‘Make Available’ Test Not Met, No TDS on US Software Contractor Payments: ITAT Bangalore

Income Tax : ITAT held no TDS was required as the Revenue failed to prove the services made technical knowledge available under the India-US DT...

June 30, 2026 117 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


CBDT Condones Form 10AB Filing Delay as Genuine Hardship Affected 80G Renewal

Income Tax : Exercising powers under Section 119(2)(b), CBDT has condoned delays in Form 10AB filing for eligible cases. The Circular does not ...

July 3, 2026 1245 Views 0 comment Print

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 777 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 3249 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 14154 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 15879 Views 0 comment Print


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

September 1, 2025 948 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 786 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 819 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 489 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.

Teaching Bharatanatyam Is Education & Not Recreation or Commercial

August 25, 2025 876 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chennai clarified that structured Bharatanatyam training preserves cultural heritage and qualifies as education. Fees charged do not make it commercial. Denial of 80G approval set aside; matter remanded to CIT(E) for fresh decision.

Inadvertent Error in Form 10AB Doesn’t Change Charitable Status

August 25, 2025 1107 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Chennai ruled that a Section 8 company’s inadvertent error on a tax form couldn’t change its charitable nature, directing a reassessment for 12AB and 80G approvals.

CSR Donations Eligible for Section 80G Deduction – ITAT Mumbai Quashes 263 Order

August 22, 2025 1212 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai rules that CSR expenses can qualify for a Section 80G deduction, clarifying that the restriction on business deductions under Section 37 does not apply.

Meagre Spending Not a Ground to Deny Section 12AA & 80G Registration

August 22, 2025 690 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore rules that CIT(E) cannot deny 12AA and 80G registration based on the amount of money spent. The focus should be on the genuineness of the activities and objects.

Charity in Name, Commerce in Practice: ITAT Rejects 80G Plea of Hospital Trust

August 20, 2025 408 Views 0 comment Print

The Chandigarh ITAT has dismissed a trust’s appeal for 80G approval, ruling that its hospital operates commercially and has no verifiable charitable activities.

Overseas Donations Clause Threatens 12AB & 80G Renewal: ITAT Mumbai

August 15, 2025 621 Views 0 comment Print

Find out why an Indian trust’s tax exemption and 80G registration were jeopardized over a clause allowing foreign donations, despite no funds being used abroad.

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