How to File Your Income Tax in Singapore: A Simple Guide for 2025
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11 April 2025
Editor: ET
Filing taxes may seem like a daunting task, especially for individuals and business owners navigating the ever-evolving compliance landscape in Singapore. Whether you're a local resident or a foreign professional working in Singapore, understanding the available tax filing methods will help ensure a smooth and timely submission to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS).
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At Expede Tech PTE LTD, we believe that efficient compliance starts with awareness. Here’s a quick and reliable breakdown on how to file your taxes—whether you prefer the digital route or a traditional paper submission.
1. e-Filing: Fast, Convenient & Recommended
e-Filing is the preferred method of tax filing in Singapore, offering a seamless and efficient process through myTax Portal. With Singpass or Singpass Foreign user Account (SFA), users can easily log in to access pre-filled forms, saving time and reducing the risk of human error.
Benefits of e-Filing:
Pre-filled income and relief information (for eligible taxpayers)
Real-time submission status and instant acknowledgment
Earlier tax assessment and refund (if applicable)
Secure access to past years’ filings and notices
Deadline for e-Filing: Typically 18 April each year
2. Paper Filing: Traditional but Still Valid
If you're on paper filing and are required to file a physical Income Tax Return, the relevant form (usually Form B1 or Form B) will be mailed to you from March.
You should only opt for this method if:
You’ve been notified by IRAS to file using a paper form
You are not eligible or unable to use Singpass or SFA
You prefer to file manually and retain physical records
Ensure the completed paper form reaches IRAS by 15 April of the assessment year. If you did not receive your form by March but are required to file, check your notification status via myTax Portal.
Important Reminders:
If your employer is part of the Auto-Inclusion Scheme (AIS), you do not need to declare your employment income—it will be automatically included.
If you’re filing manually, enter “0” for employment income and relevant deductions already processed through AIS.
Always double-check deadlines and maintain records of submission to avoid late filing penalties.
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