Most Forms IR21 are processed within 21 days.
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Processing Time

Typically, the processing time for Form IR21 is: 

  • e-Filing: Within 7 working days 
  • Paper filing: Within 21 days

Processing time may take longer if the information given in the Form IR21 is incomplete or when IRAS needs to seek clarification on the submitted information.

Clearance Directive

Upon tax clearance, you will receive either a Directive to Pay Tax or a Notification to Release Monies. The Clearance Directive will be issued to you by post. You will receive it within five to seven working days.

Separately, an electronic copy of the Clearance Directive will be made available at myTax Portal within three working days from the date the Form IR21 is processed.