🚨 IRAS has been alerted of a fake Singpost website showing a spoofed IRAS logo.

The website lures users with a promise of a cashback which will be sent to their bank account if they click [ACCEPT]. Do not click on the phishing link.

Do remain vigilant to protect yourself as well as your family and friends this holiday season. You can learn about the latest scam updates at scamalert.sg or call the Anti-Scam Helpline at 1800-772 6688 for scam-related advice.

From 1 Jan 2023, you will need to pay GST on purchases of imported low-value goods (i.e. goods ≤ $400 imported via air/post after being purchased) and non-digital services (e.g. online classes, fitness training over video platforms, professional services and telemedicine) from GST-registered suppliers.

This change will level the playing field for local businesses competing with overseas suppliers, and keep Singapore’s GST system fair, effective and relevant as the e-commerce economy continues to grow.

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🚨 IRAS has been alerted of members of the public receiving spoofed emails from IRAS, which attempt to deceive recipients into thinking that the message came from an IRAS officer. Do not click on any links or download the attachment in the spoofed email as they may contain malicious content or malware.

Always key in www.iras.gov.sg or mytax.iras.gov.sg to access the IRAS website or myTax Portal. Be wary when you receive letters or other documents spoofing IRAS, other than those you access through the secured myTax Portal. Do not fall prey to scammers offering tax refunds or threatening to investigate you for incorrect tax filing.

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Announced in Budget 2022, the Government will raise wealth taxes in 2023 for residential properties to meet higher spending needs, including on healthcare and social programmes. The increase will be more for the higher value properties. 𝗪𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝘅 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂? Here’s a snapshot of the changes.
 
Following the 2023 revision in annual values, all one- and two-room HDB owner-occupiers will continue to pay no property tax in 2023. For other HDB flat types, the majority of owner-occupiers will pay $30 to $70 more in property tax compared to 2022, after taking into account a one-off 60% Property Tax Rebate, capped at $60. Get the full details here: www.iras.gov.sg/news-events/newsroom/revision-in-annual-values-in-2023?fbclid=IwAR14v5lPI8A4X0lkgKzh9pp4Sd9WAfzDTWVggMW8_u7vF65X_3VQ2KhEa7A

#TaxCrimes Undertaker Sentenced for Evading Income Tax

Tay Chor Ing, Grace, has been sentenced by the Court to 25 days imprisonment and $74,540.25 in penalties after being convicted for an offence for income tax evasion. She had wilfully with intent to evade tax, omitted income of $244,206 (Year of Assessment 2018) from her sole proprietorship, Grace Casket, which resulted in $24,846.75 in taxes undercharged.

The case was uncovered through one of IRAS’ audit programmes which run regularly across various industries to ensure tax compliance among individuals, businesses and the self-employed. Audit findings have shown that small businesses with business practices that involve substantial cash transactions, no or poor record-keeping and weak internal controls or processes have greater risk of tax non-compliance.

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🚨 IRAS has been alerted of a scam email purportedly sent by ‘MOH Singapore’ and titled ‘Notice of Tax Reimbursement’. Members of the public are advised to ignore the email and not to click on the link, or provide any personal, credit card or bank account details. Those who have been affected by the scam are advised to lodge a police report.

Learn about the latest scam updates at scamalert.sg. Call the Anti-Scam Helpline: 1800-772 6688 for scam-related advice.

Calling all tax agents! 👋 You can now adopt a tax software from a low cost per month, or connect your in-house system with IRAS via APIs, to file your clients’ Corporate Income Tax (Form C-S) and/or GST returns with a few clicks of buttons. With #SeamlessFilingFromSoftware (#SFFS), there will be no need for you to log in to myTax Portal.

Read the positive reviews of #SFFS by early adopters to find out how their seamless filing experiences have been like!

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📣 Exciting news: IRAS is #hiring and looking for forward-thinking software engineers to join us in building the next-generation tax administration system for Singapore!

Keen to find out more about these job prospects? Organised by Open Government Products, you’d be happy to know that we’ll be a part of the hiring info session happening tonight, 12 Dec, 7 to 9 pm!
 
As a panellist, our Infocomm Specialist Runguang will be sharing more how his role drives impact, leveraging the latest technologies to deliver the best experience for our citizens.
 
👉🏼 Sign up at go.gov.sg/techforpublicgood and apply today at go.gov.sg/irastechcareers!