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Section 10(23C) Exemption to Educational, Medical, Charitable & Religious Institutions

Income Tax : The framework clarifies that exemption is contingent upon strict compliance with approval, filing, and income application rules. I...

April 6, 2026 1110 Views 0 comment Print

Company vs LLP vs Trust: Which Structure Saves More Tax in India?

Corporate Law : Comparative analysis of Company, Partnership Firm, and Trust in India covering tax rates, deductions, compliance, and suitability ...

March 30, 2026 1371 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Form 112: NPO Audit Report under Section 348

Income Tax : NPOs must file Form 112 if income exceeds the exemption limit. Filing is essential to claim tax exemptions under the new law....

March 26, 2026 519 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Form 109: Statement for Accumulation of NPO Income – Section 342(1)

Income Tax : The case highlights conditions for claiming accumulation under section 342(1). Filing within the prescribed timeline is essential....

March 26, 2026 297 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Form 108: Exercise of Option for Application of Charitable Income

Income Tax : Failure to file Form 108 before the return due date results in loss of exemption benefits. The ruling emphasizes strict adherence ...

March 26, 2026 357 Views 0 comment Print


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Budget 2024: Amendment in Income Tax provisions of Charitable Trusts & Institutions

Income Tax : Learn about the rationalisation of provisions for charitable trusts and institutions under the Income-tax Act, merging two regimes...

July 23, 2024 2310 Views 0 comment Print

Ambiguity of Trust provisions under Income Tax Act: CAAS Surat Raises Concerns

CA, CS, CMA : Explore the ambiguity of Trust provisions under the Income Tax Act highlighted by Chartered Accountants Association Surat (CAAS). ...

January 6, 2024 9810 Views 0 comment Print

Charity Commissioner Office Woes: BJP Mumbai Calls for Admin Reforms

Income Tax : Explore the detailed representation by BJP Professional Cell to Maharashtra's Dy CM, highlighting challenges faced by trusts and C...

December 29, 2023 5910 Views 0 comment Print

Request for Deferment of Applicability of New Form 10B & Form 10BB by One Year

Income Tax : Income Tax Bar Association & All Gujarat Federation of Tax Consultants request a one-year deferment for new Form 10B and Form 10BB...

September 18, 2023 1755 Views 0 comment Print

Form 10B/10BB Filing Issues 2023 & appeal for deferment or extension

Income Tax : Know the challenges in Form 10B/10BB filings in 2023 and Income Tax Bar Association in Jalandhar appeal for deferment or extension...

September 18, 2023 5883 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Delay in Form 10AB Filing Condoned for Existing Charitable Trusts

Income Tax : The Tribunal ruled that the six-month time limit from commencement of activities applies only to newly formed trusts. Long-standin...

January 8, 2026 897 Views 0 comment Print

Trade Promotion Activities Recognized as Public Utility by ITAT in Trust Registration Case

Income Tax : Jewellers and Diamond Traders Association Vs CIT (Exemptions) (ITAT Chennai) The Jewellers and Diamond Traders Association (“the...

October 22, 2025 615 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chennai Caps Trust Surcharge on Dividends & Capital Gains at 15%

Income Tax : The ITAT Chennai rules that the surcharge on a private discretionary trust's dividend and capital gains income cannot exceed 15%, ...

August 29, 2025 720 Views 0 comment Print

Gross Receipts of Charitable Trust Cannot be Taxed Merely Due to ITR Filing Errors

Income Tax : An ITAT Pune order protects a charitable trust from being taxed on its gross receipts due to income tax return filing errors. Lear...

August 18, 2025 1263 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT-Cuttack: Unregistered Trust—Only Net Income is to Be Taxed

Income Tax : ITAT-Cuttack holds only net income, not gross receipts, of an unregistered educational trust is taxable, emphasizing consistency i...

July 29, 2025 969 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Maharashtra Trusts Allowed 50% Investments in MFs, Govt Securities & Bluechip Shares

Income Tax : New circular from Maharashtra Charity Commissioner allows public trusts to invest up to 50% of funds in diverse securities without...

July 21, 2025 7776 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Extends Deadline for Trusts to Submit Audit Reports in Form 10B/10BB

Income Tax : CBDT extends deadline for trusts and institutions to submit audit reports in Form 10B/10BB until November 10, 2024....

October 7, 2024 16560 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Clarifies Provisions for Charitable Donations & Application of Income

Income Tax : Explore Circular No. 3/2024 by the Government of India, Ministry of Finance. Learn how Finance Act 2023 affects tax exemptions for...

March 6, 2024 24087 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT allows Submission of Form 10B/10BB Audit Reports by March 31, 2024

Income Tax : Learn about CBDT's circular allowing trusts/institutions to submit Form 10B/10BB audit reports by March 31, 2024, to avoid denial ...

March 5, 2024 16281 Views 3 comments Print

Clarification with regard to trust audit reports issued by CBDT

Income Tax : Understand CBDT's recent clarifications on trust audit reports. Learn about substantial contributions, relatives, and concerns in...

October 9, 2023 8328 Views 0 comment Print


GST, Income Tax, FCRA & Other Compliances of Charitable Entities

February 2, 2023 9051 Views 5 comments Print

3 essential compliances for charitable organizations: registration under Section 12AB, GST, & FCRA. Know your Income Tax requirements!

Difference between Society and Trust

January 24, 2023 17202 Views 0 comment Print

Trust is governed by Indian Trust Act, 1882 while Societies are governed by Societies Registration Act 1860. At least 2 trustees are required to register a public charitable trust In general.

Draft Guidance Note: A Comprehensive Analysis Guide to Audit of Public Charitable Institutions

January 16, 2023 4944 Views 0 comment Print

Exposure Draft for the issuance of a ‘Guidance Note on Audit of Public Charitable Institutions under section 12A of the Income-Tax Act, 1961.’ The primary objective of this Guidance Note would be to provide direction and clarity for the audit of public charitable institutions, which are registered under section 12A of the Income-Tax Act, 1961.

Points To Be Noted Before Drafting A Trust Deed

December 26, 2022 6696 Views 0 comment Print

A Public Charitable Trust Learn the must-know details of drafting a trust deed as per Indian Governments Rules. Points to be noted before creating a trust!

करमुक्त संस्थानों द्वारा बाजार दर से सेवाएं देना पड़ सकता है भारी

December 22, 2022 924 Views 0 comment Print

हाल में ही हैदराबाद आयकर अपीलीय प्राधिकरण ने एक सामाजिक एवं सेवा संस्थान फर्नाडीज फाउंडेशन की करमुक्त मान्यता को विभाग द्वारा रद्द करने के फैसले को सही ठहराया है. इस केस का नं आईटीए १८८४, १८८५, हैदराबाद, २०१९ एवं आईटीए २९९, हैदराबाद, २०२० है. कहा यह गया कि उपरोक्त संस्थान जो की फर्नाडीज हास्पिटल नाम […]

Corpus donations received by unregistered Trusts are not taxable

November 17, 2022 8424 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT held that Corpus donations received by Trusts, which is not registered u/s.12A/12AA of Income Tax Act, are not taxable as they assume the nature of ‘Capital receipt’ the moment donations are given to ‘Corpus of Trust’

Section 11(6) Depreciation not allowable if value of assets claimed as application of income

November 7, 2022 2952 Views 0 comment Print

Podar Literacy & Education Trust Vs DCIT (ITAT Mumbai) AO has disallowed the claim of depreciation as per the mandate of provisions of sec. 11(6) of the Act, which reads as under:- (6) In this section where any income is required to be applied or accumulated or set apart for application, then, for such purposes […]

Request to relax confusion created in new registration regime for charitable organizations

November 3, 2022 7497 Views 1 comment Print

Karnataka State Chartered Accountants Association made a representation on 31.10.2022 to Minister of Finance Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman and requested to simplify the confusion created in the new registration regime for charitable organizations and relax compliances under new regime for registration/approval of trusts, institutions, funds, universities, hospitals etc. Relevant Text of the representation is as follows:- […]

Charitable institution, society or trust should ‘solely’ engage itself in educational activities and not in any activity of profit to enjoy tax exemption

October 27, 2022 6345 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the tax exemption criteria for charitable institutions engaging in educational activities. Learn the Supreme Court’s ruling and its impact.

Profit Oriented Institutions Cannot Claim Tax Exemption U/S 10(23C)

October 22, 2022 7830 Views 3 comments Print

Learn about the Supreme Courts landmark judgement on tax exemption for profit-oriented institutions under section 10(23C) of the Income Tax Act.

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