This discussion clarifies the accounting treatment for stamp duty incurred when purchasing mutual funds. It advises that stamp duty should be added to the cost of the investment. For Tally users, the recommended journal entry is to debit the Mutual Fund Investment account and credit the Bank account.
20 November 2020
What should be the accounting treatment of Stamp Duty on purchase of Mutual Fund both in Corporate A/c and Individual A/c. Please Advise