Singapore

Wed, Oct 21, 2026

IRAS Oct 21, 2026

IRAS Warns Against False, Incorrect or Unsupported Employment Expense Claims

In briefIRAS Warns Against False or Unsupported Employment Expense Claims

SummaryThe Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore warns that misleading online messages are encouraging taxpayers to claim employment expenses that were not incurred or are not tax deductible. Taxpayers must ensure claims are valid, accurate and supported by records, and non-allowable items such as private car costs and personal meals are listed. Incorrect claims can be amended through the 'Amend Tax Bill' service, while deliberate false claims may lead to penalties and prosecution.

Mon, Oct 19, 2026

IRAS Oct 19, 2026

Tax Made Simple; Business Made Stronger: New Digital Resources to Ease Corporate Income Tax Filing in 2026

In briefSimpler Tax Filing for Businesses: New Digital Tools for 2026 Corporate Income Tax Returns

SummaryThe Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has introduced new and enhanced digital resources to help companies file Corporate Income Tax returns for Year of Assessment 2026 at each stage, from pre-filing to post-filing. Companies must file by 30 November, and those that do not file by the due date can be fined up to $5,000.

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

IRAS Oct 5, 2026

Taxpayers won’t be penalised because of inaccurate details submitted by intermediaries

In briefTaxpayers won't be penalised for inaccurate income data from intermediaries

SummaryThe Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) responded to a reader letter, stating that under its pre-filling of income initiative for platform workers, taxpayers will not be penalised if assessments must be revised due to incomplete or inaccurate income information submitted by intermediaries, who are responsible for accuracy. For the Grab case, Grab has submitted corrected income records, and IRAS is revising affected private-hire car drivers' assessments and will issue revised tax bills, requiring no action from drivers beforehand.