Parents’ Association Calls for Reconsideration of 3% Tax on Private School Fees

The Parents’ Association Nepal has urged the government to reconsider its decision to impose a three percent tax on fees charged by private schools. The government announced this tax measure in the fiscal year 2083/84 budget. The association emphasized that the additional tax burden would increase financial pressure on parents of students enrolled in private schools. Kathmandu, 18 Jestha.

The Parents’ Association Nepal has strongly called for the revision of the government’s decision to impose a three percent tax on student fees in private schools. This announcement was made as part of the fiscal year 2083/84 budget. In a statement issued by the association, it was noted, “The decision to impose a three percent tax on student fees has drawn our serious attention. Education is a state responsibility; however, millions of parents who lack confidence in community schools and therefore send their children to private schools paying higher fees will clearly face additional financial burdens from this extra tax.”

Given the already high fees charged by private schools and the added burden of this tax, parents are expected to face heightened financial pressure. Therefore, the Parents’ Association Nepal has demanded that the government reconsider this decision.