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Individuals (For locals)

Gains from sale of property

Generally, the gains derived from the sale of a property in Singapore is not taxable as it is a capital gain.

When is it taxable

When a person is deemed to be trading in properties, the gains from the sale of property in Singapore is considered taxable income. Whether a person is deemed to be carrying on a trade will depend on individual circumstances.

To determine if a person is trading in properties, IRAS applies a set of guidelines known as the "badges of trade". IRAS considers the facts of each case against the criteriaof the "badges of trade" to determine whether the gains are taxable.

Examples of the criteria are as follows:

  • Frequency of transactions (buying and selling of properties)
  • Reasons for acquiring and selling of property
  • Financial means to hold the property for long term
  • Holding period

How to report

You need to declare taxable gains from sale of property under 'Other income' in your tax form.

If you sold a property and require clarification on the tax treatment, you can email us or fax to us on 6351 3636.

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Gains from sale of shares & financial instruments

Generally, profits or losses derived from the buying and selling of shares or other financial instruments on your own account are viewed as personal investments.

Capital gains are not subjected to tax. If you buy and sell shares or other financial instruments at a profit, the profit is not subjected to tax.

When is it taxable

To determine whether an individual is trading, factors such as the frequency and volume of transactions, the interval between the purchase and sale, and the manner of financing the purchase of shares, will be taken into consideration.

The three circumstances factors above alone do not determine whether the gains are taxable.

 

 
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Last Updated on 10 October 2011

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