For charitable organizations which are tax exempt, Govt of India has now framed a rule which is already effective for maintenance of books of accounts and other documents to be kept and maintained at registered office of the organization. Failure to comply with the rules may lead to denial of exemption under section 11 and 12 of Income Tax Act, penalty and cancellation of exemption certificate.
The books of accounts include:
- cash book,
- ledger,
- journal,
- bills,
- books required for the business undertaking under section 11(4) of Income Tax Act.
Other documents include:
- record of all projects,
- income and application for the financial year,
- record of loans and borrowings,
- record of properties,
- record of specified persons under section 13(3) of Income Tax Act.
The books and records maybe kept in written or digital or electronic form. The standard period for maintaining books and records is 10 years from the end of assessment year for which the books and records pertain.
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