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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


Haryana Rifle Association Wins Appeal Over Charitable Status: ITAT Delhi

July 20, 2023 657 Views 0 comment Print

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) in Delhi ruled in favor of the Haryana Rifle Association, deeming its activities not to be commercial. The tribunal found that the association was indeed eligible for registration under sections 12AA and 80G of the Income Tax Act.

Denial of granting of exemption u/s 80G due to violation of section 80G(5B) is justified

July 19, 2023 2184 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune held that denial of granting of exemption under section 80G of the Income Tax Act because of spent more than 5% for religious purpose from its total income i.e. violating provisions of section 80G(5B) of the Income Tax Act is justified.

ITAT Allows Application for Approval u/s. 80G(5) Despite Wrong Form Selection

July 17, 2023 2736 Views 1 comment Print

ITAT Hyderabad in case of Telangana State Chapter Indian Radiological & Imaging Association vs ITO held that application for approval u/s. 80G(5) cannot be rejected solely for selecting wrong form.

ITAT Orders Re-adjudication for Section 80G and 12A Rejection

July 15, 2023 3303 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune calls for re-examination in the case of Kunashni Foundation Vs CIT after the rejection of applications under Section 80G and 12A of the Income Tax Act. The appellant argued a lack of opportunity to present evidence.

Deduction u/s 80G duly allowable even if expense is incurred for CSR

July 14, 2023 2607 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that the claim for deduction under section 80G of the Income Tax Act in respect of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) expenses cannot be denied.

Dividend earned from Egypt would not be taxable in India as per DTAA: ITAT

July 7, 2023 990 Views 0 comment Print

In present facts of the case, the Hon’ble Tribunal held that expenses made pertaining to Club Membership fees shall be allowed as business expenditure.

Penalty for late filing of Profession Tax Return is not allowable as business expense

July 1, 2023 8196 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that penalty levied for late filing of Profession Tax Return is penal in nature accordingly is not allowable as business expenditure.

CBDT amends rules pertaining to registration, approval & activities of Institutions, trusts & funds

June 23, 2023 13941 Views 1 comment Print

The amendments brought about by Notification No. 45/2023 – Income-Tax (Income-tax (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2023) encompass multiple provisions and rules within the Income-tax Act, 1961. The notification details changes to rule 2C, rule 11AA and rule 17A of Income-tax Rules, 1962, under different sections such as section 10, section 12A, section 80G, and more. Notification […]

Registration u/s 80G granted as donation to other trusts/society qualifies as charitable activity

June 16, 2023 1605 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Indore held that registration under section 80G duly granted as giving donations to other trusts and societies to enable those trust and societies undertake their charitable activities is also one of the way of carrying out charitable activity.

Increase in business income due to addition of concealed production not eligible for deduction u/s 80IB

June 14, 2023 783 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that deduction u/s 80IB of the Income Tax Act, in respect of increased business income due to addition on account of concealed production, is not allowable.

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