Singapore Guide: ISCA FRB 5 – Accounting for Property Tax Rebate
The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely impacted the global economy, hitting Singapore companies and businesses affected by preventive circuit breaker measures implemented in the country. The Singapore government has since announced various support schemes in the form of income tax rebate and reliefs for FY2020. Among these measures is the property tax rebate extended to commercial…
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Quick Guide: Tax Deductions for Work-from-Home Expenses
Earlier this month, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has announced individuals may claim certain tax deductions on expenses incurred while performing work duties from home. With circuit breaker rules progressively lifted, and as part of Singapore’s phase one reopening measures, many employees are starting to return to their regular work environments however the…
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Quick Guide: Singapore’s Enhanced Jobs Support Scheme (JSS)
The Singaporean government launched the Jobs Support Scheme (JSS) in late April as part of circuit-breaker measures outlined in Singapore’s Budget 2020 announcements aimed at containing the economic fallout caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. As the government recognizes the pandemic has taken a toll on the country’s revenue generation capacity, the JSS…
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Tax Season 2020: Income Tax Filing Mistakes to Avoid
The income tax filing process for Singapore individuals and employees has changed as a result of Circuit Breaker policies implemented by the government to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus in the country. Deadlines have been extended, payments have been deferred, and the prescribed method of filing income tax returns now favours digital channels…
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Quick Guide: Income Tax for Foreigners and Returning Singaporeans
By law, individuals are required to file income tax returns and pay their annual income taxes to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS). This applies to a majority of full-time employees in the country including Singaporean citizens, Permanent Residents (PRs) and foreigners deriving income in Singapore. This year, the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting Circuit…
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