Income Tax : The framework clarifies that exemption is contingent upon strict compliance with approval, filing, and income application rules. I...
Corporate Law : Comparative analysis of Company, Partnership Firm, and Trust in India covering tax rates, deductions, compliance, and suitability ...
Income Tax : NPOs must file Form 112 if income exceeds the exemption limit. Filing is essential to claim tax exemptions under the new law....
Income Tax : The case highlights conditions for claiming accumulation under section 342(1). Filing within the prescribed timeline is essential....
Income Tax : Failure to file Form 108 before the return due date results in loss of exemption benefits. The ruling emphasizes strict adherence ...
Income Tax : Learn about the rationalisation of provisions for charitable trusts and institutions under the Income-tax Act, merging two regimes...
CA, CS, CMA : Explore the ambiguity of Trust provisions under the Income Tax Act highlighted by Chartered Accountants Association Surat (CAAS). ...
Income Tax : Explore the detailed representation by BJP Professional Cell to Maharashtra's Dy CM, highlighting challenges faced by trusts and C...
Income Tax : Income Tax Bar Association & All Gujarat Federation of Tax Consultants request a one-year deferment for new Form 10B and Form 10BB...
Income Tax : Know the challenges in Form 10B/10BB filings in 2023 and Income Tax Bar Association in Jalandhar appeal for deferment or extension...
Income Tax : The Tribunal ruled that the six-month time limit from commencement of activities applies only to newly formed trusts. Long-standin...
Income Tax : Jewellers and Diamond Traders Association Vs CIT (Exemptions) (ITAT Chennai) The Jewellers and Diamond Traders Association (“the...
Income Tax : The ITAT Chennai rules that the surcharge on a private discretionary trust's dividend and capital gains income cannot exceed 15%, ...
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...
Income Tax : ITAT-Cuttack holds only net income, not gross receipts, of an unregistered educational trust is taxable, emphasizing consistency i...
Income Tax : New circular from Maharashtra Charity Commissioner allows public trusts to invest up to 50% of funds in diverse securities without...
Income Tax : CBDT extends deadline for trusts and institutions to submit audit reports in Form 10B/10BB until November 10, 2024....
Income Tax : Explore Circular No. 3/2024 by the Government of India, Ministry of Finance. Learn how Finance Act 2023 affects tax exemptions for...
Income Tax : Learn about CBDT's circular allowing trusts/institutions to submit Form 10B/10BB audit reports by March 31, 2024, to avoid denial ...
Income Tax : Understand CBDT's recent clarifications on trust audit reports. Learn about substantial contributions, relatives, and concerns in...
NOTIFICATION NO. 03/2016 Exercise of option etc under section 11. (1) The option to be exercised in accordance with the provisions of the Explanation to sub-section (1) of section 11 in respect of income of any previous year relevant to the assessment year beginning on or after the 1st day of April, 2016 shall be in Form No. 9A and shall be furnished before the expiry of the time allowed under sub-section (1) of section 139 for furnishing the return of income of the relevant assessment year.
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, exemption under section 11. The term religious purpose is not defined under the Income-Tax Act. However, Section 2(15) of the Act defines charitable purpose to include relief of the poor, education, medical relief, preservation of environment (including watersheds, forests and wildlife) and preservation of monuments or places or objects of artistic or historic interest, and the advancement of any other object of general public utility.
The Finance (No.2) Act, 2014 had amended the Income-tax Act to put in place a special taxation regime in respect of business trusts. The business trust as defined in section 2(13A) of the Income-tax Act before amendment by the Act, included a Real Estate investment Trust (REIT) and an Infrastructure Investment Trust(InviT) which is registered under regulations framed by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in this regard.
The contention of the revenue was that the intention of the Legislature is to benefit those institutions which cater to variety of illness and suffering as a service to the society and solely for philanthropic purpose and not for the purpose of profit.
The object and activities of the assessee were entrusted to it by RBI as a part of its supervisory role over the bank in India. Revenue doubted that assessee is engaged in commercial activities and hence proviso of section 2 (15) was applicable to the case of assessee and hence not eligible for exemption u/s 11.
Assessee association was established with the main object of improving public transport system in the country and its objects as per memorandum of association clearly reveals that the objects of the assessee association are dedicated towards improving road safety standards
Many Non Governmental Organizations spread across the world are supplementing the efforts of the governments in promoting social welfare and economic development. Tax administrations have also recognized the voluntary efforts of these NGOs and provided tax incentives to those engaged in charitable activities. The present booklet under ‘Tax Payer Information Series’ is an attempt to […]
The Central Board of Direct Taxes has decided to fast track all applications made u/s 11(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 seeking approval for rendering help to the victims of earthquake in Nepal. It will be the endeavor of the Department to process these applications within two working days of receiving the completed applications.
NGO’s or charity work in India can be carried out by various methods/forms of business, such as a Trust/ A society or by a Non-Profit Company. Coming to the point of why the Government cancelled these licenses. What I have gathered is because:
Forming a, Trust or a Society, or a Company Generally speaking, any organisation that devotes its funds for public welfare is a not-for-profit organisation (NPO). This includes schools, colleges, hospitals, religious organisations, etc. It also includes non-governmental organisations (NGOs). There are three common forms of not-for-profit organisations: Trusts, Societies and Sec. 8 Companies. Which one should you choose?
