As if global mobility was not complex enough with corporations and individuals having to deal with varying tax regimes, the year 2020 brought on a whole gamut of additional individual tax issues, not to mention the perennial queries pertaining to benefits-in-kind, deductibles and issues in the commission income sectors, just to name a few.
The Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals (SCTP) understands the complexities and the multi-dimensional aspects of individual tax. Setting you up for a smooth tax season, SCTP, together with the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS), is bringing a live webinar that dwells into these issues and common errors to aid tax professionals gain a better understanding in preparation for the upcoming personal tax season.
Targeting the areas of auto-inclusion scheme, the submission of commission income and wrongful claims of disallowable expense, this webinar aims to help you understand what some of the tax treatment errors are. In view of the rise of companies downsizing, get a glimpse of the key areas to note on tax clearance processes too. Ride through the tax peak season with ease and affirm your tax knowledge!
• Be aware of the common reporting errors for employers under Auto-Inclusion Scheme and agencies in the commission income sectors
• Know what the common wrongful claims of expenses are when reporting for sole proprietorships and partnerships
• Be aware of the key areas to note on tax clearance process for foreign employees
Mr James YeoAssistant Manager, Individual Income Tax Division
Rulings & Compliance Branch
Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore
Mr James Yeo has 16 years of experience in individual income tax. He handles tax matters pertaining to sole-proprietors and partnerships.
His current focus is to conduct assurance reviews on companies on Auto-Inclusion Scheme (AIS), to ensure the accuracy and completeness of information transmitted to IRAS.
Ms Kai Li Tan Assistant Director, Service Branch, Individual Income Tax Division
Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore
Kai Li leads a team that handles income tax queries, tax assessments and streamline processes to improve the service experience to taxpayers. She also actively engages and educates individuals on their tax obligations through webinars.