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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

Don’t Blindly Trust Form 16: One Small Error Can Trigger a Huge Tax Demand

Income Tax : The case demonstrates how an incorrect exemption claim based on Form 16 led to scrutiny and penalty proceedings. The Tribunal ulti...

June 15, 2026 2574 Views 0 comment Print

Taxation of Charitable & Religious Trusts: A Guide to Sections 11–13 – Part-II

Income Tax : This analysis explains how Parliament designed Sections 11 to 13 to ensure that tax-free income is ultimately used for charitable ...

June 10, 2026 3390 Views 0 comment Print

Taxation of Registered Non-Profit Organisations under Income Tax 2025

Income Tax : Sections 334 to 338 prescribe a separate taxation framework for registered NPOs. Specified income arising from violations such as ...

June 8, 2026 597 Views 0 comment Print

Taxation of Charitable & Religious Trusts: A Guide to Sections 11–13 – Part-I

Income Tax : This analysis explains how charitable and religious trusts qualify for exemption under Sections 11 to 13 of the Income-tax Act. It...

June 7, 2026 5094 Views 1 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 2433 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 9885 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 5952 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 1803 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 5997 Views 0 comment Print


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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 1038 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 708 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 834 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 1368 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 1038 Views 0 comment Print


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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 8049 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 16827 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 24654 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 16386 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 8421 Views 0 comment Print


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

July 23, 2022 11547 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 1248 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 16905 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 2346 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 92508 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 21168 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.

ITAT upheld penalty on amount accumulated by Trust but not utilised & disclosed in ITR

June 22, 2022 447 Views 0 comment Print

Association of Indian Forging Industry Vs ITO (ITAT Pune) Association of Indian Forging Industry (hereinafter referred to as appellant) is a not-for-profit company incorporated u/s 25 of the Companies Act, 1956 and is also registered u/s 12A of the I.T. Act 1961, therefore eligible for exemption u/s 11 of the Act. As per the memorandum […]

Charitable Trusts – All about Investments, Corpus & Anonymous Donation

June 13, 2022 48747 Views 1 comment Print

Ensure tax-exempt status for trusts with our guide. Compliance with Income Tax Act secures exemptions for property-derived income. Explore investments, corpus donations, and more.

Cash Transaction Restrictions on Charitable Trusts under Income Tax

June 13, 2022 249651 Views 2 comments Print

Understand the cash transaction restrictions on charitable trusts under income tax. Learn about the different types of donations and their implications.

Handbook on Statement of Donations Received

May 26, 2022 4131 Views 1 comment Print

Recently, changes were made in the provisions pertaining to compliance by charitable religious institutions under the Income-tax act, 1961 by making it mandatory the furnishing of Statement of Donations Received in Form No. 10BD and thereafter generation of Certificate of Donations in Form 10BE.

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