We welcome you as a new taxpayer. If you are unsure if you need to file your tax, check out our infographic whch helps you separate hearsay from the facts.
Alternatively, you can check your tax filing requirements (44KB).
The information below will help you understand some tax essentials and fulfill your tax obligations as a new taxpayer (Singaporean or Singapore Permanent Resident).
If you are an expatriate, you may refer to Guide for New Expatriates Working in Singapore.
General Information on Individual Income Tax
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Income earned in Singapore is chargeable to income tax. Know what is taxable, what is not
Generally, overseas income received in Singapore on or after 1 Jan 2004 is not taxable. However, in some circumstances, it is taxable. Find out more.
The Income Tax Glossary lists some basic tax terms that you need to know.
How much income tax you need to pay depends on whether you are treated as a tax resident or tax non-resident.
Find out about deductions that can help you to save tax.
Check if you need to file tax.
There are 3 stages in fulfilling your tax obligations:
1) Filing your income tax
2) Actions after tax filing
3) Actions after receiving your tax bill
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| Filing tax |
After filing |
After getting the tax bill
(Notice of Assessment) |
Find out how to file your income tax.
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You may change the filing details if there are errors in your original filing. Find out more. |
Learn how to read your tax bill. |
| There are consequences for not filing your tax, filing late or making an inaccurate or incomplete declaration in your tax return without any intention to evade taxes. Find out more:
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Find out how to check if your tax filing is successful and when you can expect your tax bill. |
You will need to pay your tax liability within 30 days. Find out how to pay. |
Learn how to compute your tax. Use the tax calculator to find out how much tax you have to pay.
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If you have made a mistake on your tax return, or if you believe that the IRAS has made an error, you need to inform us. Find out more. |
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There are consequences for not paying or paying late. Find out more. |
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If there is any overpayment of tax, you may claim the refund. Find out more. |
Self help the e-way
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There are several e-Services available to check for information or transact with IRAS electronically via myTax Portal.
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e-Service |
Guides/FAQs |
| e-File your Income Tax Return (Form B/B1 |
e-Filing of Form B1/B |
Find out more about e-Filing Form B1
Find out more about e-Filing Form B
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| Check your filing and assessment status |
View Return Status |
User Guide (333KB)
FAQs (67KB)
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| View or print your tax bill online |
View Correspondence/Notices |
User Guide (227KB)
FAQs (67KB)
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| Transfer your Parenthood Tax Rebate account balance to your spouse |
Transfer of Parenthood Tax Rebate (PTR) |
User Guide (251KB)
FAQs (45KB)
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| View tax account details/payment plan schedule, request a statement of account, make payment via Internet Banking or request a payment voucher to make payment via other payment modes |
View Account Summary/Payments |
Find out more about Account Summary/ Payments |
| To enquire via email |
Email Us
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