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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 1110 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 1371 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 519 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 297 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 9810 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 720 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 7776 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 16560 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


Taxation of Charitable Trusts becomes more Complicated after Budget 2023

April 15, 2023 12102 Views 1 comment Print

Understand the complexities in the taxation of Charitable Trusts post-Budget 2023. Navigate through changes in registration, donations, fund applications, and time limits. Stay compliant for tax-exempt status.

Taxation of Trust

April 12, 2023 118080 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the taxation of trusts in India, covering registered and unregistered trusts. Learn about relevant sections, exemptions, and tax implications for trusts and associations of persons (AOPs).

Taxability of Business Trusts (REIT / InvIT) in India (Amended as per Budget 2023)

April 3, 2023 75393 Views 3 comments Print

Explore the taxability of Business Trusts (REIT/InvIT) in India, amended as per Budget 2023. Understand the structure, flows of income, taxation at different levels, and implications for sponsors, SPVs, business trusts, and investors.

Possibility suggestion to convert charitable Trusts  into Section 8 Company

March 14, 2023 24162 Views 1 comment Print

As per requirements of AICTE and CBEC all institutions affiliated with them for providing education should not be for profit making. In order to meet the requirement as stated by above authorities, the educational institutions had to start their activities and operations under Charitable Trust / Registered Society.

Fine, Lab Fee, Founder Day/Photograph Charges are Incidental income to Running of Educational Institution

March 12, 2023 1371 Views 0 comment Print

Pushp Niketan School Samiti Vs ITO (ITAT Delhi) It is seen that the assessee has filed written submission wherein it is stated that same amount shown as other income in the P&L Account including interest of FDR and saving accounts of Rs.83,008/- and other charges i.e. income of fine, Lab fee, Founder day charges, photograph […]

Corpus specific voluntary donations not taxable in case of unregistered trust

March 11, 2023 3051 Views 0 comment Print

When donations forming corpus of assessee’s trust received with specific purpose are capital in nature. ITAT held that corpus specific voluntary donations are not taxable in case of unregistered trust

Certain harsh proposals of Finance Bill, 2023 Pertaining to Charitable and Religious Institutions and Trusts

March 11, 2023 6234 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the harsh proposals of Finance Bill-2023 for Charitable & Religious Institutions & Trusts. Understand the impact & practical challenges.

Representation against tax due to Non submission of application for renewal of registration by charitable trusts

March 8, 2023 8550 Views 0 comment Print

Non submission of application for renewal of registration by charitable organizations liable for tax at maximum marginal rate (MMR) under section 115TD of Income Tax Act, 1961 – A cause of concern for unintentional lapse.

Applicability of proviso to section 2(15) should be based only on facts & circumstances of each case

March 6, 2023 1266 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore held that applicability of the proviso to 2(15) of the Act cannot be on the basis of the default of the parties in not participating in the proceedings but should be on the basis of facts and circumstances of each case. Accordingly, matter remanded for fresh consideration.

Amendments Regarding Charitable & Religious Trusts in Finance Bill 2023 (Simplified in 10 Points)

March 1, 2023 11751 Views 2 comments Print

Understand the key amendments regarding Charitable & Religious Trusts in the Finance Bill 2023 through a simplified breakdown in 10 points.

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