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CBDT Extends Due Date for Filing Form 10A and Form 10AB for Charitable Trusts & Institutions

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued Circular No. 16/2026 granting a one-time compliance extension for trusts seeking re-registration under Section 12A/80G.

Authority: Income Tax Department (CBDT) • Published: 02 Sep 2026 • Updated: 02 Sep 2026
Key Change Summary

Taxpayers and non-profit institutions who failed to file application Form 10A/10AB for registration or approval by the previous deadline of 30 June 2026 are granted a one-time relief extension up to 31 December 2026 without attracting cancellation of tax-exempt status.

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