School fees deduction

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kajal shah (Querist)
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01 July 2016 How to take school fees for Section 80 C When combined school fees( Tuition fees+ development fees) are provided in the Receipt.

Rupesh Jain

Rupesh Jain (Expert)
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01 July 2016 you have to take separate tution fee certificate.

kajal shah

kajal shah (Querist)
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02 July 2016 is it proper to take full school fees in Section 80c??

Asha Kanta Sharma

Asha Kanta Sharma (Expert)
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23 July 2025 Good question! Here’s the clear tax position on **school fees deduction under Section 80C**:

### What is allowed under Section 80C for school fees?

* Only **Tuition Fees** paid to a school, college, university, or any other educational institution situated in India for full-time education of your children is eligible.
* **Development fees, admission fees, donation, transport fees, hostel fees, or any other fees** are **not eligible** under Section 80C.

### In case of a combined fee receipt showing Tuition + Development fees:

* Ideally, **ask the school to provide a breakup of tuition fees separately.**
* If the breakup is not provided, **only the tuition fee part can be claimed**, but you need proper evidence (a fee receipt or certificate).
* Claiming the full amount (tuition + development fees) is **not proper** and may be challenged by the tax authorities.

### Summary:

| Fees Component | Eligible under 80C? |
| ---------------- | ------------------- |
| Tuition Fees | Yes |
| Development Fees | No |
| Admission Fees | No |
| Transport Fees | No |
| Donation | No |

If you don’t get a breakup from the school, you may consider showing the amount as per the last year’s breakup or approach the school for a proper certificate.

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Let me know if you want a sample letter to request tuition fee breakup from the school!

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