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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
By law, Singapore employers are required to submit tax clearance forms to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) for foreigners and employees who plan to cease their employment and leave the country. Tax clearance involves notifying IRAS and submitting the final tax payable computation to the Authority. If the [...]
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and corresponding Circuit Breaker regulations have had a major impact on many companies and businesses, not just financially but also in administrative matters. Statutory requirements and financial audit practice are no exemption to these operational measures and changes in Singapore. In recognition of these administrative [...]
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 [...]
