by admin | Mar 5, 2025 | Accounting, Income Tax, Tech News
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has issued a significant Advance Ruling (Summary No. 1/2025) clarifying the income tax characterization of perpetual securities and the eligibility of associated distributions for specific tax concessions. Published on...
by admin | Mar 4, 2025 | Accounting, Stamp Duties, Tech News
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has secured its first criminal convictions under Section 65(2) of the Stamp Duties Act 1929 for the provision of false and misleading information during a stamp duty audit. Two individuals, a mother and son, were...
by admin | Mar 4, 2025 | Accounting, Income Tax, Tech News
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has issued an Advance Ruling Summary No. 4/2025, addressing critical tax implications for fund vehicles transitioning to passive investment holding structures. The ruling provides clarity for entities undergoing similar...
by admin | Feb 28, 2025 | Accounting, Income Tax, Tech News
In a significant ruling clarifying the tax treatment of complex debt transactions, the Singapore Income Tax Board of Review (the Board) has dismissed an appeal by debt-collecting agent GIQ against assessments levied by the Comptroller of Income Tax (CIT). The case,...
by admin | Feb 28, 2025 | Accounting, Income Tax, Tech News
The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has announced a significant update to the IFRS for SMEs Accounting Standard, a critical framework used by small and medium-sized entities (SMEs) in approximately 85 jurisdictions worldwide. This comprehensive update,...
by admin | Feb 28, 2025 | Accounting, Auditing, Income Tax, Tech News
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has launched a dedicated online Foreign Currency Conversion Calculator to assist taxpayers and practitioners in determining exchange rates for income tax filing purposes. Key Features of the Tool: Data Source &...
