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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 16104 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 594 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 24648 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


Income Tax Form 112: NPO Audit Report under Section 348

March 26, 2026 777 Views 0 comment Print

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

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

March 26, 2026 456 Views 0 comment Print

The case highlights conditions for claiming accumulation under section 342(1). Filing within the prescribed timeline is essential. The takeaway is strict compliance with filing deadlines.

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

March 26, 2026 558 Views 0 comment Print

Failure to file Form 108 before the return due date results in loss of exemption benefits. The ruling emphasizes strict adherence to timelines. This highlights the importance of timely compliance for non-profits.

Income Tax Form 106: Order Rejecting Provisional Registration/Approval Request of NPO

March 26, 2026 576 Views 0 comment Print

The issue concerns the process for granting or rejecting provisional registration or approval. The framework defines timelines, validity, and conditions. The key takeaway is structured compliance for registration under the new regime.

Income Tax Form: 105: NPO Registration u/s 332 or Approval u/s 354

March 26, 2026 4677 Views 0 comment Print

Form 105 streamlines registration and approval for non-profits under the new tax regime. It improves compliance and enables tax benefits for organisations and donors.

Prior exemption claims under Sections 11 & 12 cannot justify denial of 80G approval

March 20, 2026 585 Views 0 comment Print

Courts held that prior exemption claims under Sections 11 and 12 cannot justify denial of 80G approval. The key takeaway is that both benefits legally coexist.

Total Income Computation of Registered NPOs under Income Tax Act 2025

February 18, 2026 2415 Views 0 comment Print

The new law outlines detailed rules for computing regular, residual, and specified income of registered NPOs. It also prescribes disallowances and a 30% tax on specified income.

Finance Bill 2026 Removes Mandatory NPO Registration for Select Funds

February 4, 2026 1587 Views 0 comment Print

Section 332 is amended to exclude certain Schedule VII funds from registration requirements. From AY 2026–27, these funds can claim tax exemption without registering as NPOs.

Finance Bill 2026 Allows Registered NPOs to File Belated Income-Tax Returns

February 4, 2026 1800 Views 0 comment Print

Section 349 is amended to permit belated return filing by NPOs through a reference to section 263(4). The change applies from AY 2026–27, restoring flexibility available under the earlier tax law.

Online Condonation Facility Launched for Trust Forms on Income-Tax Portal

February 1, 2026 1827 Views 0 comment Print

The Income-tax portal now allows digital filing of condonation requests for delayed trust forms. The key takeaway is that while the process is streamlined, approvals still depend on strict legal and documentary compliance.

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