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If you have authorised a tax agent to access your myTax Portal account via an IRAS-issued Authorisation Code, you will be deemed as having authorised your tax agent to:

  • Handle your individual income tax matters;
  • Correspond with IRAS on your individual income tax matters through any mode of communication including telephone calls, myTax Mails, emails, hardcopy letters and in-person meetings.
Name of e-ServiceDescriptionInformation NeededEstimated Submission and/or Processing TimeGuides/FAQ

Apply for Payment Plan

This e-Service is mobile-optimised

Apply new GIRO arrangement (get instantaneous approval from your bank) or re-activate your previous GIRO arrangement and edit your payment plan for your Income Tax.
  1. Your tax reference number (e.g. NRIC/ FIN)
  2. Your SingPass or Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA)
  3. Your Internet Banking login details (e.g. password, token)
  4. Your ATM card details (for DBS/POSB customers)
Submission

5 minutes


Processing

Your new GIRO application will be approved instantaneously by your bank and your GIRO arrangement will be set up within 3 working days.

User Guide
(PDF, 2.32MB)

    Check Employment Income Status

    This e-Service is mobile-optimised

     

    Check whether your employer has transmitted your employment income details to IRAS.

    1. Your tax reference number (e.g. NRIC/ FIN)
    2. Your Singpass or Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA)
    N.A.-

    Claim / Revise Child Relief & PTR

    This e-Service is mobile-optimised

    To submit reply for:

    Claim / Revise Child Relief & PTR

    1. Your tax reference number (e.g. NRIC/ FIN)
    2. Your Singpass or Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA)
    3. The revised agreed basis of sharing child relief and PTR


    Submission

    10 minutes

    Processing

    Replies will be processed by Feb 2022.

    FAQ
    (PDF, 354 KB)

    File Income Tax Return 

    This e-Service is mobile-optimised

    File your income tax returns.


    1. Your tax reference number (e.g. NRIC/ FIN)
    2. Your Singpass or Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA)
    3. Form IR8A (if your employer is not participating in the Auto-Inclusion scheme for Employment Income).
    4. Particulars of your dependants (e.g. child, parent) for new relief claims only.
    5. Details of gross rent and tax deductible expenses incurred on tenanted properties and other income, if any.
    6. Business Registration Number/ Partnership Tax Reference Number, if applicable (for self-employed and partners only).

    Submission
    5 - 10 minutes


    Processing

    Most income tax bills i.e. Notice of Assessment are issued between end Apr to Sep each year.

    Tax Season 2022 - All You Need To Know

    Tips on e-Filing

    Need help to e-File


    Technical FAQ

      myTax Mail 

      This e-Service is mobile-optimised

      A secure email channel to correspond with IRAS on your confidential tax matters.

      Your tax reference number (e.g. NRIC/ FIN)

      Your Singpass or Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA)

      Enquiry details

      Supporting attachments (if applicable)

      • Maximum Size Per File: 5.00 MB
      • Supported File Type: JPG, PDF, PNG
      • Maximum Files: 5 files with a total file size not exceeding 10.00 MB per message

      For authorised company staff and tax agents, your organisation's tax reference number is also required.

      Submission
      10 minutes


      Processing

      We will respond to you within 5 working days. We may need more time for complex enquiries and if so, we will inform you.

      FAQ
      (PDF, 837KB)

        Object to Assessment

        This e-Service is mobile-optimised

        The ‘Object to Assessment’ e-Service enables individual taxpayers to object to their tax assessment online.
        Eligible individuals can use this e-Service to object to their Notice of Original Assessment for the:

        1. Current Year of Assessment; and
        2. Advance Year of Assessment


        1. Your tax reference number (e.g. NRIC/ FIN)

        2. Your Singpass or Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA)
        3. Scanned copy of supporting documents relating to changes to be made to your previous declaration (e.g. Form IR8A, schedule of employment expenses and supporting documents for changes to rental income/expenses)

        • Maximum File Size: 4.00 MB
        • Supported File Type: PDF

        4. Particulars of your dependants (e.g. child, parent) if you are making a new claim or amending your previous claims

        Submission
        5 - 10 minutes


        Processing

        We will send you the revised tax bill i.e. Notice of Assessment, by post or update you on the status of your objection within 10 working days.

        FAQ
        (PDF, 902KB)

          Pay Taxes

          This e-Service is mobile-optimised

          Settle your individual and/or property tax bills, or generate a Payment Slip No. to make payment via Internet Banking.

            1. Your tax reference number (e.g. NRIC/ FIN)
            2. Your SingPass or Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA)
            3. Your Internet Banking login details (e.g. password, token)


            Processing

            We will update your account within 3 working days once payment is received.

            User Guide
            (PDF, 137KB)

              Request Extension of Time to FileRequest for extension of time to file income tax return and/or accounts.
              1. Your tax reference number (e.g. NRIC/ FIN)
              2. Your Singpass or Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA)
              Submission
              3 - 5 minutes

              Processing

              The result will be displayed immediately.

              User Guide
              (PDF, 1.12MB)

                Request Penalty Waiver/ Extension of Time to File

                Appeal for waiver of late filing fees, late payment penalties and request for extension of time to file income tax returns and/or accounts after 18 Apr.

                1. Your Tax Reference Number (e.g. NRIC/ FIN)
                2. Your SingPass or  Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA)

                Submission

                3-5 minutes

                 

                Processing

                The result will be displayed immediately.

                User Guide
                (PDF, 2.38 MB)

                  Revise Duplicate Relief Claim
                  This e-Service is mobile-optimised

                  To submit reply for:

                  Revise Duplicate Relief Claim




                  1. Your tax reference number (e.g. NRIC/ FIN)
                  2. Your Singpass or  Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA)
                  3. The revised agreed basis of sharing the dependant reliefs.



                  Submission

                  10 minutes


                  Processing
                  Replies will be processed by Feb 2020.

                   

                  FAQ
                  (PDF, 483KB)
                  Search AIS OrganisationCheck if your organisation is in the Auto-Inclusion Scheme (AIS) for Employment Income and the status of the file submission.
                  1. Your organisation’s tax reference number or organisation's name

                  N.A.-
                  Transfer Parenthood Tax Rebate (PTR)
                  This e-Service is mobile-optimised

                  Transfer the credit balance from your Parenthood Tax Rebate (PTR) account to your spouse’s account.


                  1. Your tax reference number (e.g. NRIC/ FIN)
                  2. Your Singpass or  Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA)

                  Submission
                  3 minutes


                  Processing

                  We will update your PTR balance within 7 working days.

                  FAQ
                  (PDF, 627KB)

                    Update Child's Particulars
                    This e-Service is mobile-optimised

                    To submit reply for:

                    Update Child's Particulars

                    1. Your tax reference number (e.g. NRIC/ FIN)
                    2. Your Singpass or  Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA)
                    3. Particulars of the child(ren)

                    Submission

                    10 minutes

                    Processing

                    Replies will be processed within four months.


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                    Update Contact Details
                    This e-Service is mobile-optimised

                    View and update your contact details such as mobile number, email address, and mailing address.

                    1. Your tax reference number (e.g. NRIC/ FIN)
                    2. Your Singpass or  Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA)

                    Submission
                    5 minutes


                    Processing

                    All changes will be updated immediately, except the change of mailing address, which will be processed within 3 working days.

                    FAQ
                    (PDF, 671KB)

                      Update Notice Preferences
                      This e-Service is mobile-optimised

                      Update your preference on how you would like to be notified when your notice(s) are ready for viewing.

                      1. Your tax reference number (e.g. NRIC/ FIN)
                      2. Your Singpass or  Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA)
                      Submission

                      5 minutes


                      Processing
                      The change will take effect within 7 days.

                       

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                      View Account Summary

                       

                      This e-Service is mobile-optimised

                      View your individual and/or property tax statement of account (e.g. check payment status and if there is any outstanding tax payable).
                      1. Your tax reference number (e.g. NRIC/ FIN)
                      2. Your SingPass or Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA)

                       

                      N.A.

                      User Guide
                      (PDF, 112KB)


                        View Filing Status
                        This e-Service is mobile-optimised

                        Check if you are required to file, or view the processing status of your income tax return.

                        1. Your tax reference number (e.g. NRIC/ FIN)
                        2. Your Singpass or  Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA)
                        N.A.

                        FAQ
                        (PDF, 611KB)


                          View Individual Tax Notices
                          This e-Service is mobile-optimised

                          View your letters/ notices (e.g. tax bill) and acknowledgements (e.g. e-Filing Consolidated Statement) from IRAS.

                          (Records for current and past 3 years are available)

                          1. Your tax reference number (e.g. NRIC/ FIN)
                          2. Your Singpass or  Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA)
                          N.A.

                          FAQ
                          (PDF, 69 KB)

                            View Late Filing Fee/ Summons

                            For individual taxpayers to view and submit overdue income tax returns and settle fees imposed for late/non-filing of income tax returns.
                            1. Your tax reference number (e.g. NRIC/ FIN)
                            2. Your SingPass or Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA).
                            3. Form IR8A (if your employer is not participating in the Auto-Inclusion scheme for Employment Income).
                            4. Particulars of your dependants (e.g. child, parent) for new relief claims only.
                            5. Details of gross rent and tax deductible expenses incurred on tenanted properties and other income, if any.
                            6. Business Registration Number/Partnership Tax Reference Number, if applicable (for self-employed and partners only).
                            7. Make payment via Internet Banking e-service:
                              Internet banking account login, password and mobile phone or token if you are making payment online.

                            Submission
                            10 minutes


                            Processing

                            Internet payment:
                            We will update your account within 3 working days once payment is received.

                             

                            View/ Cancel Payment Plan

                            This e-Service is mobile-optimised

                            View or Cancel your payment plan for your Income Tax.

                              1. Your tax reference number (e.g. NRIC/ FIN)
                              2. Your SingPass or  Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA)

                              Submission
                              5 minutes


                              Processing
                              Your payment plan will be cancelled instantly upon request.



                              User Guide
                              (PDF, 1.23MB)



                                 

                                Others

                                Name of e-ServiceDescriptionInformation NeededEstimated Submission and/or Processing TimeGuides/FAQ
                                Apply for EIS Cash Payout
                                For sole- proprietorship to apply for EIS cash payout.

                                Note:
                                Tax agent representing individual taxpayer will not be able to access this e-service.
                                1. Your tax reference number (e.g. NRIC/ FIN)


                                3. Your business's tax reference number (e.g. ROB)

                                4. Your business's revenue

                                5. Information pertaining to costs incurred on qualifying activities

                                6. If you are claiming costs incurred on Research and Development costs, please complete the R&D Form (YA 2019 and onwards) (PDF, 1MB), and submit it together with your application.

                                Note: You will receive a physical EIS notice after the application is approved. The notice will also be available in myTax Portal from May 2024 onwards. Please note that you will not receive any e-notification on the EIS notices.

                                Submission
                                15 minutes


                                Processing

                                Most applications will be processed within three months

                                User Guide:
                                Step-by-step guide for Sole-proprietorships
                                (PDF, 957KB)
                                View EIS Cash Payout Application Status
                                For sole-proprietorships to check the status of their EIS cash payout applications.

                                The EIS cash payout application status will be available for viewing on the next day after the date of submission of the EIS Cash Payout application.

                                Note:
                                Tax agent representing individual taxpayer will not be able to access this e-service. 
                                1. Your tax reference number (e.g. NRIC/ FIN)
                                2. Your SingPass or Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA)
                                N.A.N.A.
                                Submit EIS Enhanced Deduction/ Allowance Records
                                For sole- proprietorship to submit EIS enhanced deduction/ allowance details which were claimed in your 2-line/ 4-line statement.

                                Note:
                                Tax agent representing individual taxpayer will not be able to access this e-service.
                                1. Your tax reference number (e.g. NRIC/ FIN)


                                3. Your business's tax reference number (e.g. ROB)

                                4. Your business's revenue

                                5. Information pertaining to costs incurred on qualifying activities

                                6. If you are claiming costs incurred on Research and Development costs, please complete the R&D Form (YA 2019 and onwards) (PDF, 1MB), and submit it together with your submission.
                                Submission
                                15 minutes
                                User Guide:
                                Step-by-step guide for Sole-proprietorships
                                (PDF, 1.4MB)
                                Apply for PIC Cash PayoutFor sole-proprietorship to apply for PIC cash payout.
                                1. Your tax reference number (e.g. NRIC/ FIN)
                                2. Your SingPass or Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA)
                                3. Your company's tax reference number
                                4. Your company's revenue
                                5. Information pertaining to costs incurred on qualifying activities

                                  Note: If you are claiming costs incurred on PIC IT and Automation Equipment acquired on hire purchase and/or Research and Development costs, please complete the Hire Purchase Template and/ or Research and Development Claim Form, and submit them together with your application.

                                Submission
                                10 minutes


                                Processing

                                Most applications will be processed within three months

                                View the PIC Cash Payout e-Submission Video (approx. 7 mins

                                User Guide:
                                Step-by-step guide for Sole-proprietorships
                                (PDF, 1.23MB)

                                View PIC Cash Payout Application Status

                                For sole-proprietorships to check the status of their PIC cash payout applications.

                                The PIC cash payout application status will be available for viewing within three days from the date of submission of the PIC Cash Payout application.

                                 

                                1. Your tax reference number (e.g. NRIC/ FIN)
                                2. Your SingPass or Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA)

                                 

                                N.A. User Guide:
                                Step-by-step guide for Sole-proprietorships (PDF, 299KB)
                                View PIC Scheme Notices
                                This e-Service is mobile-optimised

                                For sole-proprietorships to view PIC cash payout correspondence and notices.

                                (Records for current and past 3 years are available)

                                 

                                 

                                1. Your tax reference number (e.g. NRIC/ FIN)
                                2. Your SingPass or Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA)
                                N.A. User Guide:
                                Step-by-step guide for Sole-proprietorships (PDF, 282KB)