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Filing your taxes

  • If you are resident in Singapore, you can e-File your completed tax form from 1 Mar to 18 Apr every year. If you paper file, please submit your completed tax form by 15 Apr of each year.
  • Income tax is payable on income earned in the previous year. You should report your full income earned in Singapore in your tax return.

  • Tax Residents (In Singapore 183 days or more) You can file your tax return online @ myTax Portal from 1 Mar to 18 Apr or submit a paper tax return by 15 Apr. Non-Residents (In Singapore less than 183 days) Please  submit a paper tax return (Form M) by 15 Apr. Learn more about the c

  • If you e-Filed your original return, re-file via myTax Portal if you need to make changes after filing your return. If you paper filed your original return, please write in to IRAS detailing the changes.

     

  • Most taxpayers file their tax returns on time. There are penalties for late filing and non-filing of returns. Individuals who do not file their tax returns on time or fail to file altogether are advised to do as soon as possible to avoid other actions by IRAS.   

  • IRAS audits tax returns and imposes penalties when there are errors, omissions and discrepancies. IRAS, in determining penalties, will take into consideration individual circumstances when there is no evidence of any intention to evade taxes.
  • You can check whether IRAS received your tax return by logging into myTax Portal or calling the IRAS hotline.