Regarding School Recognition fee

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This discussion clarifies how to account for school recognition fees in accounting software like Tally, suggesting it can be treated as a direct expense. Crucially, it explains that these fees are administrative charges and not eligible for tax deductions under Section 80C or education allowances. Maintaining separate records is advised to avoid confusion.

suresh Bellam

suresh Bellam (Querist)

02 February 2024 We are running a school, paid fee to Govt for school recognition fee, under which head we update in tally direct exp or Indirect exp . Whether we consider it as rates and taxes under indirect exp.
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RAJA P M

RAJA P M (Expert)

02 February 2024 You can account the fee in direct expenses... No, It's not a Duties & Taxes head.

Aashok Kumar Sharma

Aashok Kumar Sharma

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17 August 2025 It's important to distinguish between tuition fees and recognition (or affiliation) fees. Only tuition fees for full-time education of up to two children qualify for deductions under Section 80C (max ₹1.5 lakh combined with other eligible investments)
TaxTMI
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Recognition fees do not qualify—they are administrative charges, not educational expenses, and are not covered under Section 80C or the education allowance under Section 10(14) (which mainly covers tuition, exam, or special course fees for salaried employees)
Policybazaar
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Therefore, recognition fees cannot be claimed as deduction in your income tax return. Always maintain separate documentation to avoid confusion.

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