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Court Upholds VAT on Private School Fees, Families Plan Supreme Court Appeal

2/27/2026

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The Court of Appeal dismissed the challenge to value-added tax (VAT) on private school fees, ruling the government has the right to tax education.
Parents can opt for home schooling if they find state education unacceptable.
The appeal was led by families from four independent Christian schools, who argued the 20% tax would make these schools unaffordable.
The Christian Legal Centre plans to appeal to the Supreme Court.

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Story summary

The Court of Appeal dismissed the challenge to value-added tax (VAT) on private school fees, ruling the government has the right to tax education.
Parents can opt for home schooling if they find state education unacceptable.
The appeal was led by families from four independent Christian schools, who argued the 20% tax would make these schools unaffordable.
The Christian Legal Centre plans to appeal to the Supreme Court.