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Singapore Personal Income Tax
All individuals who earn income in Singapore are subject to personal income tax. The amount you pay depends on your tax residency status, your annual chargeable income, and the applicable tax rates, reliefs, and rebates for the Year of Assessment (YA). This calculator helps you estimate your tax liability.
How is Income Tax Calculated?
The basic formula for Singapore residents is: Tax Payable = Tax on Chargeable Income − Tax Rebates.
Chargeable Income is your total annual income from employment, trade, or business minus the total tax reliefs you are eligible for. The total of all reliefs is subject to a global cap of S$80,000.
Tax on Chargeable Income is calculated using progressive tax rates. The income is divided into brackets, and each portion is taxed at a specific rate. The rates for YA 2026 (income earned in 2025) range from 0% on the first S$20,000 to 24% on income above S$1,000,000.
Tax Rebates are deducted directly from the tax amount before it is payable. The government may announce rebates (e.g., Personal Income Tax Rebate) for specific Years of Assessment.
For non-residents, employment income is taxed at the higher of a flat rate of 15% or the resident progressive tax rates (applied to the gross income without any reliefs). This ensures a minimum tax take. Other types of non-resident income (e.g., director's fees) are taxed at a flat 24%.
Step-by-Step Example (Resident, YA 2026)
Let's calculate the tax for a resident with an annual employment income of S$85,000 in 2025 (filing for YA 2026).
- Annual Income: S$85,000.
- Reliefs: CPF Relief of S$8,500 + Other Reliefs of S$5,000 = S$13,500. This is below the global cap of S$80,000.
- Chargeable Income: S$85,000 − S$13,500 = S$71,500.
- Tax Calculation (Progressive Rates for YA 2026):
- First S$20,000 at 0%: S$0
- Next S$10,000 at 2%: S$200
- Next S$10,000 at 3.5%: S$350
- Remaining S$31,500 at 7%: S$2,205
- Tax Before Rebate: S$0 + S$200 + S$350 + S$2,205 = S$2,755.
- Tax After Rebate: Assume a tax rebate of S$200. Final tax payable: S$2,755 − S$200 = S$2,555.
Common Reliefs and Deductions
Common tax reliefs include:
- Earned Income Relief: Automatic relief for all working individuals.
- CPF Relief: For mandatory employee CPF contributions.
- Parent Relief: For supporting parents or grandparents.
- Course Fees Relief: For approved courses to upgrade skills.
Remember, the total of all reliefs claimed cannot exceed S$80,000.
Preparing Your Documents
After estimating your tax, you should gather supporting documents for your tax filing. If you are an employee, your employer will provide an IR8A Form. If you are self-employed or a freelancer, you should have records of your income and expenses, and you may need to prepare a Freelance Agreement or Contract for Services for future engagements to clearly document your fees and terms.
Filing and Payment
Taxes are filed electronically via myTax Portal. The filing deadline for individuals is typically 18 April each year. Payment can be made via GIRO, internet banking, or credit card.