SINGAPORE INCOME TAX FOR INDIVIDUALS
DURATION
NEXT RUN
TBA
FEES
SGD 248.00 after MAX Funding
SGD 2,160.00 with GST
NUMBER
Crystal Tan
+65 6516 1320
OVERVIEW

Apply simple and effective tax planning techniques to improve your disposable income

This short course aims to equip you with basic knowledge of individual income tax laws, principles and practices in Singapore:

  • Attaining practical understanding of the individual income tax system in Singapore
  • Preparing individual income tax computations
  • Applying simple and effective tax planning techniques to improve your disposable income

Note: This course qualifies for 12 CPE hours with ISCA, subject to the verifiable learning requirements. For more information, please visit the ISCA website here.

Topic Coverage

This course will address the following:

  • Overview of the Singapore tax regime
  • Basis of income taxation
  • Tax residency status and why it matters for individual taxpayers
  • Various types of taxable income in Singapore
  • Rules for claiming deductions against taxable income
  • Taxation of employment income and tax treatment of benefits-in-kind
  • Dual Employment, Areas Representative & Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) schemes
  • Taxation of dividends, interest and rental income
  • Tax treatment of donations
  • Personal reliefs and rebates
  • Case studies on the preparation of tax computations for individuals
  • Taxation of self-employed persons
  • Tax issues to consider when seconding staff to work overseas
  • Tax equalisation and protection policies
  • Relevance of tax treaties
  • Common tax planning techniques

Practical examples, illustrations and case studies (including recent court cases) will be used during the course to help you relate and apply to real life tax situations.

Faculty

poh, siew beng simon
Associate Professor (Practice Track)
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All individuals who wish to attain a deeper understanding of individual income tax, including: HR personnel with tax function responsibilities; Individuals embarking on a tax career covering individual income tax; Non-tax professionals who wish to apply simple tax planning to minimise their individual income tax liabilities.

Who Should Attend
DATES AND FEES
Date Venue after MAX Funding with GST Registration
TBA
SGD 248.00 SGD 2,160.00
Application Procedure & Deadline
Participants are strongly advised to apply at least 2 weeks in advance.