Manager - Finance & Accounts
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Joined June 2010
Hi Yogendra,
Here’s a simple explanation of Form 10B and Form 10BB applicability:
Form 10B
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Who files?
It is filed by charitable/religious trusts or institutions registered under Section 12A/12AA/12AB of the Income Tax Act.
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What is it?
Form 10B is the audit report of the accounts of the trust/institution.
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When to file?
If the total income of the trust exceeds ₹10 lakh in a financial year, the trust must get its accounts audited and submit Form 10B along with the Income Tax Return (ITR-7).
Form 10BB
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Who files?
It is filed by charitable trusts or institutions specifically claiming exemption under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act.
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What is it?
Form 10BB is the audit report certifying the details of donations received and utilized by the trust for claiming deduction under 80G.
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When to file?
It is submitted along with the income tax return (ITR-7) by trusts claiming 80G benefits, regardless of income threshold.
Summary Table
| Form |
Applicability |
Purpose |
Filing Requirement |
| 10B |
Trusts registered under 12A/12AA/12AB with income > ₹10 lakh |
Audit report on accounts |
Along with ITR-7 if income > ₹10 lakh |
| 10BB |
Trusts claiming exemption under Section 80G |
Audit report on donations |
Along with ITR-7 irrespective of income |