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TAXATION REGARDING AOP TRUST

falgun (auditor) (20 Points)

18 June 2025

HELLO,

my client created AOP Trust to support and to donate education fees and foodgrains to poor caste people for own caste people only. they took donations from own caste rich persons and invested in mutual funds. AOP Trust incurred income of dividend Rs 230000/

please let me know the taxability .is it exemption up to 250000/- income???

I m super confused as IT department taxed at maximum marginal rates.

please guide.

thanks a lot and NAmaskar.

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Rama chary Rachakonda (Master in Accounts & high court Advocate email ID:ramachary64@gmail.com voice no:9989324294) (8249 Points)
Replied 18 June 2025

Taxability of AOP Trust Income The taxability of the AOP Trust's income depends on its registration status and the purpose of its activities.

Exemption under Section 11 If the AOP Trust is registered as a charitable trust under Section 12A or 12AA of the Income-tax Act, 1961, it may be eligible for exemption under Section 11. However, this exemption is subject to certain conditions, including: -

*Application of Income*: The trust must apply at least 85% of its income towards charitable purposes. -

*Accumulation*: The trust can accumulate up to 15% of its income for specific purposes.

Taxation of Dividend Income The dividend income of ₹230,000 from mutual funds is taxable in the hands of the trust.

However, if the trust is registered as a charitable trust, it may be eligible for exemption under Section 11.

Maximum Marginal Rate If the trust's income is not exempt under Section 11, it may be taxed at the maximum marginal rate.

This could be the case if the trust is not registered as a charitable trust or if it fails to meet the conditions for exemption. Exemption Limit There is no general exemption limit of ₹250,000 for AOP Trusts.

However, if the trust is registered as a charitable trust, it may be eligible for exemption under Section 11, subject to the conditions mentioned above [1].

Guidance To determine the tax liability of the AOP Trust, consider the following: -

*Registration Status*: Verify the trust's registration status under Section 12A or 12AA. -

*Application of Income*: Ensure that the trust applies at least 85% of its income towards charitable purposes. -