Fairer Tax for Successful Businesses and Individuals
Robin Hood tax may be implemented to have higher taxes for successful businesses and individuals, however, it may not be a good idea in the case for Singapore. (Populist policies will lead to higher taxes: DBS Chief, Jan 10). Raising taxes will just move them to other...
Managing Individual client’s income tax matters via myTax Portal
On or about 2 January 2020, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has launched a new initiative for tax agents be authorised by their individual clients to access their income tax matters via myTax Portal. Under the new initiative from 15 March 2019, a tax...
GST on Imported Services
On or about 8 January 2020, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore has updated its webpage regarding GST on imported services. GST is a tax on local consumption. Under the current GST rules, services (other than an exempt supply) supplied by a supplier who belongs...
Updates for Completing GST Return
On or about 7 January 2020, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has updated its website with general tips and instructions on completing GST F5 Return. The instructions for filing GST F5 Returns are as follows: GST F5 Return has fifteen boxes the taxpayer...
New Boxes in GST return
On or about 7 January 2020, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has introduced for GST returns ending on or after 1 January 2020 to include two new boxes (Box 14 and Box 15), arise from the implementation of Reverse Charge (RC) and Overseas Vendor...
Amendments to SFRS(I) and FRS Standards
On or about 4 December 2019, the Accounting Standards Council (ASC), Singapore, has issued amendments to the FRSs on financial instruments in respect of hedge accounting requirements. The amendments, Amendments to SFRS(I) and FRS Standards: Interest Rate Benchmark...
ISCA Issues Ethics Pronouncement 100 Implementation Guidance 3
On or about 2 January 2020, the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) has issued Ethics Pronouncement 100 Implementation Guidance 3 (EP 100 IG 3) to address the concerns that professional accountants may face when adopting the NOCLAR Pronouncements...
HDB Households to receive GST Voucher Rebate
Around 930,000 Singaporean households living in Housing Board flats will receive a GST (goods and services tax) Voucher to offset part of their utility bills this month. On or about 2 January 2020, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) stated that the households will receive...
Indicative Margins for Related Party Loans
On or about 2 January 2020, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has updated content on transfer pricing. The IRAS has updated the indicative margin which taxpayers can apply on each related party loan not exceeding S$15 million during the period from 1...
GST:ASK Annual Review Guide
On or about 2 January 2020, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has published the tenth edition of the Assisted Self-Help Kit (ASK) Annual Review Guide. The revised guide incorporates the following amendments: consequential changes for the implementation...