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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 900 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


Advancement of any other object of ‘General Public Utility’ would not be a charitable purpose

August 25, 2022 7458 Views 0 comment Print

Advancement of any other object of general public utility would continue to be a charitable purpose, if the activity in the nature of trade, commerce, or business is undertaken in the course of actual carrying out of such advancement of any other object of general public utility and the aggregate receipts from any activity in the nature of trade, commerce or business, or any activity of rendering service in relation to any trade, commerce or business does not exceed 20% of the total receipts of the trust or institution undertaking such activities, for the previous year.

Income Tax on Educational Institution (Private School)

August 17, 2022 84867 Views 5 comments Print

Income of the charitable trust is exempt u/s 11 of Income Tax Act if the same has been registered u/s 12AA. However, Income of the  educational institution who has not registered u/s 12AA of the shall exempt u/s 10(23C) of the Act on fulfilment of certain conditions.

Independence of Trusts, Educational, Charitable Institutions now dependant on their Books of Accounts.

August 17, 2022 2721 Views 0 comment Print

New Rule 17AA for books of accounts and other documents to be kept and maintained by Trusts and other various Institutions.

CAG report on Income Tax Exemptions to Charitable Trusts & Institutions

August 9, 2022 2082 Views 0 comment Print

CAG noticed ineffective monitoring of accumulation of income and its utilization, ineffective monitoring of receipts and utilization of foreign contribution, inadequacy of survey of educational Trusts, absence of provision for disclosure of TDS in the audit report, etc.

Mechanism for Computation of Income of Trust by Finance Act 2022 – Entire income is not liable for tax

July 23, 2022 11403 Views 0 comment Print

Unlock the intricacies of income computation for non-profit trusts under the Finance Act 2022. Delve into the conditions, deductions, and guidelines to comprehend tax implications.

Trust cannot be treated as AOP if order cancelling trust registration was set-aside

July 21, 2022 1215 Views 0 comment Print

Order of cancellation of registration was set aside by Tribunal and, therefore, direction was issued to assessing officer to assess assessee as a trust and not as AOP

Supreme Court of India: – Unsettling the Settled Legal Position

July 20, 2022 16752 Views 2 comments Print

Stay informed about the Supreme Court of Indias recent decision unsettling the settled legal position on the mandatory or directory nature of submission requirements (Form 10B, Form 9, Form 10CCB, etc.) for claiming tax exemptions or deductions. Explore the impact of PCIT Vs Wipro Limiteds judgment, highlighting the need for strict compliance with exemption provisions. Learn about the principles of statutory interpretation and the evolving stance on filing audit reports for availing tax benefits.

Bombay HC admit PIL on 3% contributions to be made by registered public trusts

July 14, 2022 2313 Views 0 comment Print

Devendra Prakash Shah Vs State of Maharashtra (Bombay High Court) 1. We have heard Mr. P. B. Shah, learned advocate appearing in support of this writ petition. 2. Having read the averments made in the writ petition and the relief claimed therein, we are of the considered prima facie view that because of the lapse […]

Charitable Trusts – Exemption under Section 11 of Income Tax Act, 1961

June 24, 2022 92283 Views 11 comments Print

Section 11 of Income Tax Act,1961 provides exemptions for Income earned from property held under charitable trusts / societies for the activities carried out for charitable or religious purposes subject to certain terms and conditions.

Contribution by Charitable Trusts – Current Legal Status in Maharashtra

June 24, 2022 20928 Views 1 comment Print

Understand the current legal status of contribution by charitable trusts in Maharashtra. Get insights into the provisions, exemptions, and important judgments.

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