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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 1098 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 1368 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 507 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 294 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 9807 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 714 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 7767 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 16557 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


Concept of NGO and Income Tax Provisions

August 28, 2020 113556 Views 27 comments Print

Trust, Society and Section 8 Company can seek registration u/s 12A to claim exemption under provisions of Income Tax Act’1961, if certain conditions are satisfied. Section 12A deals with registration of trust and section 12AA deals with procedure for registration of trust.

Registration of NGO as trust

August 22, 2020 27528 Views 4 comments Print

A trust can be either private or public. Private trusts are governed by the Indian Trusts Act, 1882 and are used for private purposes, such as running a private estate or institution. For doing a charitable work for public, Public charitable trusts can be set up. India doesn’t have a national level law to govern charitable trusts, […]

Section 12A registration despite non-commencement of charitable activity

August 8, 2020 4512 Views 0 comment Print

In this Covid 19 pandemic times, many NGO have been come forward to help the society. They are providing assistance in medical, relief to the poor, food, education, home shelter etc. They are foundation for this critical time. Many kind hearted people also come forward to donate to NGO so that the NGO can function […]

Common errors in taxation of charitable & religious organization

July 29, 2020 136772 Views 42 comments Print

Very often we get involve in rendering of professional services to charitable and religious organization commonly called as NGO, NPO etc. These services include Auditing, Accounting, Taxation, consultancy, foreign transaction related issues etc. In this regard as far as taxation services are concerned some common errors frequently happen and by mean of this article I have tried to demonstrate those errors and also the corrective measures thereof.

Trust Registration under section 10(23C), 12A, 12AA, 12AB, 80G

July 13, 2020 48408 Views 1 comment Print

Key Notes on Direct Taxation (Income Tax) For UNION BUDGET 2020 FOR APPLICATION AND VALIDITY OF REGISTRATION FOR TRUST/INSTITUTION U/S 10(23C), SECTION 12A, 12AA, 12AB, 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The process of approval and registration of trusts, institutions, funds, university, hospital etc. proposed to be rationalised with effect from 1st June 2020, […]

Trust- Definition, Registration, Taxability, Exemption & Return Filling

July 1, 2020 10920 Views 0 comment Print

Introduction:- Trust formed for charitable or religious purposes which are not intended to do commercial activities are allowed various benefits under the Income-Tax Act, inter-alia, and exemption under section 11. Section 2(15)​ of the Income Tax Act defines “charitable purpose” to include relief of the poor, education, medical relief, preservation of environment (including watersheds, forests […]

Step by Step Procedure of Trust Formation

June 29, 2020 233307 Views 11 comments Print

Step by Step Procedure on Trust Formation Every person in this world will earn money by doing business. That means they are selling Services/Goods by fixing a price. Simply, they are expecting something. But the same person will do some deeds without expecting anything. That is Selfless Service. The Person can lawfully do the same […]

Section 10(23C) application Can’t be Rejected merely for Surplus generation

June 24, 2020 1653 Views 0 comment Print

whether rejection of approval u/s 10(23C) on the allegation of institution existing not solely for the purpose of education but for the purpose of profit is justified in law?

Concept of Business Trust in India

June 20, 2020 102311 Views 10 comments Print

Many of us got so confused after hearing the name of ‘Business Trust’. There are so many doubts in the mind of people relating to this concept. Hence today I am come up with this most demanded topic of Business Trust.

Taxation of Business Trust in India

June 19, 2020 117625 Views 8 comments Print

In this article I am going to discuss Taxation of Business Trust in India. Concept of Business Trust was introduced vide Finance Act, 2014. The Finance Act, 2014 has put in place special taxation regime in respect of Business Trust.

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