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Penalty for late filing of annual lodgements to increase with effect from 14 Jan 2022

With effect from 14 Jan 2022, there will be higher penalties for late filing of the annual lodgments by Singapore-incorporated companies, Variable Capital Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships. The penalty for late filing of the annual lodgments will be: $300 within the first 3 months after the due date or $600 more than 3 months after the filing due date. This applies to annual lodgments that are due on or after 14 Jan 2022. We encourage all entities to file their annual lodgments on time to avoid incurring the higher penalty. Companies which require our assistance on the filing of Annual Returns, please contact us HERE.

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COVID-19 GST Guidance

To support employees who are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, you may provide accommodation and other types of benefits to your employees during the COVID-19 period. Whether the GST incurred can be claimed depends on the circumstances. Refer to IRAS website for conditions in claiming Input GST on these expenses. IRAS | COVID-19 GST Guidance

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ACRA relocate to Revenue House

The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) will be relocating its office from International Plaza in Anson Road to Revenue House with effective from 18 October 2021. The new address is 55 Newton Road, #03-02 Revenue House, Singapore 307987. https://www.acra.gov.sg/announcements/acra-to-relocate-to-revenue-house

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Corporate Tax Filing Season 2020

From the Year of Assessment (YA) 2020, e-Filing of the Corporate Income Tax Returns (Form C-S/ C) is compulsory for all companies. The filing deadline is 15 Dec 2020. In light of the COVID-19 situation, IRAS may on a case-by-case basis grant a 1-month extension till 15 Jan 2021 to e-file the Tax Returns. To allow IRAS sufficient time to process the request for the YA 2020 filing extension, companies need to submit the “Request for Filing Extension for YA 2020 Corporate Income Tax Return” form by 27 Nov 2020. The outcome of your request will be available within 10 working days from the date of submission of your request. https://www.iras.gov.sg/irashome/Businesses/Companies/Learning-the-basics-of-Corporate-Income-Tax/Corporate-Tax-Filing-Season-2020/

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Form C-S (Lite)

Form C-S (Lite) is introduced from YA 2020 to further enhance the e-filing experience of small companies. Tax filing is made easier and faster for small companies. To qualify, companies must: Have an annual revenue of $200,000 or below, and Meet the existing Form C-S qualifying conditions. https://www.iras.gov.sg/irashome/Businesses/Companies/Filing-Taxes–Form-C-S-Form-C-/Form-C-S–Lite-/

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GST returns for period ending Mar 2020 is due by 11 May 2020

The filing and payment due date for GST returns due in Apr 2020 had been extended to 11 May 2020 for all returns. Although circuit breaker measures have been extended to 1 Jun 2020, the filing deadline for the above-mentioned returns will remain as 11 May 2020. If you are unable to access your accounting records to file your returns accurately due to the extended circuit breaker measures, in respect of GST payable returns, you may file these returns based on available information as explained in the scenarios listed in IRAS website. Within a period of 3 months, i.e. by 11 Aug 2020, you should perform a self-review of your GST return and make any corrections necessary. Under the IRAS’ Voluntary Disclosure Programme, no penalties will be imposed on disclosures of errors that are made on a timely, accurate, complete and voluntary manner. IRAS may extend the filing due date to 31 May 2020 only on request, if they relate to specific situations mentioned below. To apply for extension till 31 May 2020 for the following situations, please submit the Request for GST Filing Extension form by 4 May 2020. https://www.iras.gov.sg/irashome/GST/GST-registered-businesses/Filing-your-taxes/How-to-File-Tax/Overview-of-GST-e-Filing-Process/

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Novel Coronavirus – Advisory to Taxpayers

The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) is stepping up on precautionary measures for the safety and well-being of taxpayers in view of the Novel Coronavirus situation. Connect with IRAS Digitally. Avoid physical meeting if possible. https://www.iras.gov.sg/irashome/News-and-Events/Announcements/Novel-Coronavirus-–-Advisory-to-Taxpayers/

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