How to Pay Income Tax in Singapore for Nationals and Foreigners
Many local accountants are frequently questioned about the process of paying income tax in Singapore. By law, all individuals who receive income from their activities in Singapore must file and pay their taxes to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS), unless they qualify for an exemption. The following two situations may exempt someone from…
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Quick Guide: Singapore Budget 2020 Personal Tax Relief Measures
COVID-19 has adversely impacted the global economy just as Singapore companies and businesses suffered negative by the various circuit breaker measures implemented. This has also mainly affected the livelihoods of many Singaporeans as many faced the prospect of retrenchment and lower-income. The Singapore government has since announced various support schemes for individuals and households. The…
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COVID-19 IRAS Property Tax Support Measures
IRAS property tax bills in Singapore are traditionally sent by the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) on December 31 each year, while property owners can also use the IRAS property tax calculator to estimate their 2020 property tax payment. This property tax bill reflects the amount to be paid for each property based on…
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Safety Measures for IRAS Income Tax Filing YA2020
The Singapore tax season traditionally starts in March to April when annual tax filing begins for both nationals and foreigners. However, the recent health emergency triggered by the coronavirus outbreak has caused changes to deadlines and affected this year’s tax payments, filing procedures, and schedules. In this regard, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS)…
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Singapore Standards on Auditing: Key Facts
Financial statement audits are a key professional service performed by independent auditors to provide reasonable assurance on the accuracy of financial statements prepared by a Singapore company’s accountants or administrator. The Singapore Standards on Auditing (SSA) is a best practice guide issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) that spells out the standards…
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