If you are an NSman
'NSman relief' is a relief to recognise the contributions of NSmen and NS Key Appointment Holders.
You will get NSman (self) relief if you have completed your full-time national service.
How much can you claim
The amount of NSman (self) relief you will be entitled to depends on:
- Whether you were called up annually for in-camp training and other activities to maintain your operational efficiency, and
- Whether you are a key command and staff appointment holder (KAH).
| Category of NSman |
Non-KAH |
KAH |
| No in-camp training in previous year |
$1,500 |
$3,500 |
| Attended in-camp training in previous year |
$3,000 |
$5,000 |
If your son is also an operationally ready NSman, you will be eligible for either NSman (self) relief or NSman (parent) relief, whichever is higher.
For NSmen who have completed their NS liabilities and are above the statutory age limit of 50 years for Officers and 40 years for WOSES, the NSmen are still entitled to the base tax relief amount of either $1,500 or $3,500.
If your husband and/or son is an NSman
'NSman (wife) relief' is a relief to recognise the support given by wives to their husbands serving as operationally ready NSmen.
'NSman (parent) relief' is a relief to recognise the support given by parents to their children serving as operationally ready NSmen.
How much can you claim
You will get NSman (wife) relief or NSman (parent) relief of $750 if you are a Singapore citizen and your husband and/or son are operationally ready NSmen.
The maximum NSman (parent) relief given to a parent of NSman is $750. This is regardless of the number of children who are NSmen. Only 2 parents are eligible for the NSman (parent) relief in respect of the same NSman.
Parents of deceased NSmen are eligible for the relief. Widows of deceased NSmen are eligible for the relief unless they remarry.
How can you claim NSman (self/wife/parent) relief
You do not need to apply for this relief.
We will automatically grant this relief to you, based on your eligibility and records sent to us by MINDEF or other relevant authorities.You may also wish to refer to MINDEF website for further information on NSman (self/wife/parent) relief.
Find out more about how to submit your tax form.