is trust is liable to pay tax or fully exempt from tax ?
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This discussion clarifies the tax liability of trusts. While not fully exempt, trusts benefit from specific exemptions under Sections 11-13 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, rather than standard income tax provisions. The tax treatment of capital gains and other income is detailed, including conditions for exemption based on reinvestment. Importantly, filing an income tax return remains mandatory for trusts if their income exceeds the exemption limit before deductions.
The entire income of trust be it house property, capital gain or any other income is taxed as per the provisions of section 11-13 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 rather than as per there relevant provisions. So it's not Fully Exempt, but various Exemption is available for trust...
Total income of Trust add: Voluntary Contribution i.e donation From this total income Flat 15% deduction is available, remaining 85% if you applied for charitable and religious purpose, than total amount exempt, there will be No tax payable..
For Trust income tax return filing is mandatory as per Section 139 if income of trust before Claiming Deduction Under section 11-13 is more than Exemption limit.