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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


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 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 24657 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


Form 10BD For Trust & Research Institutes | Form 10BE Certificate for Donors

May 19, 2022 11721 Views 2 comments Print

Understanding Form 10BD for Trusts and Research Institutes. Learn about the new notification and the details required for filing this form.

ITAT explains Cancellation of section 12AA registration post amendment by Finance Act, 2021

May 18, 2022 3510 Views 0 comment Print

S.R.Trust Vs PCIT (Madras High Court) ITAT held that procedure of cancellation of the registration already enjoyed either under 12A regime or 12AA regime in the case of the petitioner, in view of the new regime having been introduced, shall take place only after disposing the application made by the trust or institution, under the […]

Mere Seminar Income cannot make trust loose character of charity

May 6, 2022 1398 Views 0 comment Print

Merely because of organizing seminars itself cannot make the trust non charitable or commercial. In our considered view, the invoking of section 2(15) of the Act merely because of revenue from organizing seminar cannot make the trust looses the character of charity.

Procedure For Filing Form 10BD – A Step by Step Approach

April 27, 2022 139356 Views 22 comments Print

Master the step-by-step approach for filing Form 10BD for the Financial Year 2021-22. Unveil the intricacies, key instructions, and essential details you should know before initiating the process. From compiling donation data to filing and issuing Form 10BE, this comprehensive guide provides insights, ensuring a seamless filing experience.

How to file Form 10BD – Part-B Details of donors & donation

April 27, 2022 90291 Views 25 comments Print

These instructions are guidelines to help the taxpayers for filling the particulars in CSV template in Part-B Details of donors and donation relevant to the Financial Year.

Income of A Religious Trust under Income Tax Act

April 7, 2022 18873 Views 2 comments Print

Under Income Tax Act 1961, there are only 3 sections are pertaining to Charitable and Religious Trust, i.e. Sections 11, 12 and 13. As per section 2(15), charitable purpose includes relief of the poor, education, yoga, medical relief, preservation of environment ( including watersheds, forest and wild life ) and preservation of monuments or places […]

BCCI Not Engaged in Commercial Activities as Funds are used in Promotion of Sports

April 4, 2022 5982 Views 0 comment Print

The Mumbai Tribunal has allowed relief to BCCI and directed CIT to grant registration under Section 12A citing that BCCI is still promoting the game of cricket.

Advancement of any Other Object of General Public Utility under Income Tax

March 18, 2022 26271 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the concept of Advancement of any Other Object of General Public Utility under Income Tax Act, 1961. Learn about the conditions for tax exemptions for religious and charitable trusts.

Types of NGO Incorporation in India

March 8, 2022 2511 Views 0 comment Print

They can be Non-Government organizations or Non-Profit Organizations. Both NPO and NGOs function to benefit society and the welfare of humans or improve the world. A Non-Profit Organization is formed to provide goods and services to the people and also operates on the principle that no member will share the profits or the losses. A […]

NGO, Trust, School, College – Important Income Tax Provisions for AY 22-23

March 5, 2022 8586 Views 0 comment Print

CORPUS FUND/ SPECIFIC DONATION –SEPARATE BANK ACCOUNT REQUIRED TO DEPOSIT -Section 11(1)(d) ♦ W.e.f. AY 22-23 – the corpus donation or donation received for specific purpose like donation for construction of School Building, Hospital Building, Play Ground, or for Scholarship and so on for any other purpose, will be exempt only if it is deposited […]

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