IRAS-Tax Agent relationship

Enhanced IRAS-tax agent Relationship Framework

IRAS views tax agents as key partners in Singapore's tax administration, recognising their role in facilitating compliance and providing valuable insights for policy development. The Enhanced IRAS-Tax Agent Relationship Framework was established to strengthen collaboration between IRAS and tax agents, with a focus on training and improving tax agent competence to achieve shared goals of facilitating voluntary compliance and business growth.

Accreditation for tax professionals

The Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals (SCTP), formerly known as Singapore Institute of Accredited Tax Professionals (SIATP), is the accreditation body for tax professionals in Singapore. SCTP aims to promote the standards of tax practice and raise the technical competence and capability of tax professionals.

IRAS partners SCTP to improve industry standards and we collaborate on seminars and dialogue sessions to discuss tax policies and issues. For example, the SCTP's SME Tax Committee, which focuses on tax-related issues of SMEs, represents SCTP in regular discussions with IRAS on initiatives, consultations and clarifications that SMEs and their tax consultants may face in the areas of tax compliance and administrative procedures. In addition, certain tax compliance initiatives under IRAS, such as the Assisted Compliance Assurance Programme (ACAP) and Assisted Self-help Kit (ASK), can only be performed by SCTP accredited tax professionals.

Tax professionals who have acquired the necessary training and practical experience may apply to SCTP for accreditation. Accredited tax professionals can enjoy greater professional recognition and more opportunities for skills development through priority access to SCTP's events and a wide range of courses by different organisations. Accredited tax professionals also have exclusive access to SCTP's technical articles, research services and IRAS’ collection of tax resources, as well as opportunities to network with other accredited tax professionals.

Learn more about SCTP's programmes at their website. You may also refer to SCTP's online directory for a list of accredited tax professionals.

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