{"id":2867,"date":"2025-04-14T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T03:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sg-financialadvice.com\/UnderstandingCareshieldLife\/?p=2867"},"modified":"2025-04-04T16:55:54","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T08:55:54","slug":"10-smart-ways-to-lower-your-personal-income-tax-in-singapore-ya-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sg-financialadvice.com\/UnderstandingCareshieldLife\/10-smart-ways-to-lower-your-personal-income-tax-in-singapore-ya-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Smart Ways to Lower Your Personal Income Tax in Singapore (YA 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2867\" class=\"elementor elementor-2867\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bd335c9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bd335c9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ce69e97\" data-id=\"ce69e97\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38f22c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"38f22c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You know that feeling when you get that dreaded SMS from IRAS? Yup, it\u2019s tax season\u2014and the taxman\u2019s here to collect.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But here\u2019s the good news: While paying taxes is part of life, there <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> legal and smart ways to reduce how much you actually pay. Whether you\u2019re supporting your parents, raising kids, saving for retirement, upgrading your skills, or giving to charity\u2014there are tax reliefs you can tap into.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this guide, we\u2019ll walk you through the basics of personal income tax in Singapore and break down <\/span><b>10 practical ways<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to cut down your income tax bill for the Year of Assessment (YA) 2026.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"color: #4d0aa4;\">Quick Overview: How to File and Pay Your Income Tax<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a first-timer or just need a quick refresher, here\u2019s how the tax process works in Singapore:<\/span><\/p><h3><b>\ud83d\uddd3 Timeline<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Feb\u2013Mar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: IRAS will send you a notification (by SMS, letter, or email) to file your income tax.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>1 Mar\u201318 Apr<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This is your window to log in and file your tax return.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>End April onwards<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: After filing, you\u2019ll get your Notice of Assessment. That\u2019s when you\u2019ll need to pay\u2014via GIRO, internet banking, or even at an AXS machine.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>\u2705 <\/b><span style=\"color: #4d0aa4;\">What if you&#8217;re under the No-Filing Service (NFS)?<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If IRAS has pre-filled your income details, you may not need to file anything. But don&#8217;t be too quick to celebrate\u2014<\/span><b>always log in to the myTax Portal to check<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If something\u2019s inaccurate or missing (like extra freelance income), you&#8217;ll need to e-file and declare it yourself.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"color: #4d0aa4;\">What Income is Taxable in Singapore?<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a quick breakdown of what IRAS counts as <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">taxable<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> income, and what\u2019s not:<\/span><\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><b>Taxable Income<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Non-Taxable Income<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salaries (full-time, part-time, freelance)<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CPF contributions<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bonuses<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alimony or maintenance payments<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rental income<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dividends or investment profits<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insurance payouts<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lottery winnings (e.g., 4D, Toto)<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h3><b>\u26a0\ufe0f <\/b><span style=\"color: #4d0aa4;\">What about selling property?<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re just selling your own home occasionally, it\u2019s usually non-taxable. But if IRAS suspects you\u2019re buying and selling properties for profit like a business, that income <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">could<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> be taxed. So when in doubt, check directly with IRAS.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"color: #4d0aa4;\">Understanding Chargeable Income<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you know your taxable income, it\u2019s time to figure out your <\/span><b>chargeable income<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014the final figure IRAS uses to calculate your tax bill.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Formula:<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83e\uddee Chargeable Income = Taxable Income \u2013 Tax Reliefs<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think of tax reliefs as legal \u201cdiscounts\u201d IRAS gives you before they apply the tax rates.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"color: #4d0aa4;\">Why You Can\u2019t Do Anything About YA 2025 Anymore<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s clear up a common confusion. If you\u2019re trying to lower your tax for <\/span><b>YA 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019re too late\u2014those reliefs and contributions needed to happen between <\/span><b>1 Jan to 31 Dec 2024<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But hey\u2014don\u2019t stress. You still have all of <\/span><b>2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to take action for YA 2026. That means you\u2019ve got time to plan and use tax reliefs <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">before<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the next deadline hits.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"color: #4d0aa4;\">Singapore Income Tax Rates for YA 2025<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a quick look at how personal income tax is calculated based on your chargeable income:<\/span><\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><b>Chargeable Income<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Tax Rate<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Tax Amount<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First $20,000<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0%<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next $10,000<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2%<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$200<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next $10,000<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.5%<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$350<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next $40,000<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7%<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$2,800<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next $40,000<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11.5%<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$4,600<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next $40,000<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15%<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$6,000<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next $40,000<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18%<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$7,200<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next $40,000<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19%<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$7,600<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next $40,000<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19.5%<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$7,800<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next $40,000<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20%<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$8,000<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next $180,000<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22%<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$39,600<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next $500,000<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23%<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$115,000<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Above $1,000,000<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24%<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcc8 As you can see, your tax liability climbs steeply once your chargeable income exceeds <\/span><b>$40,000<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That\u2019s where tax reliefs become extremely useful.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"color: #4d0aa4;\">10 Tax Reliefs to Help You Save on Income Tax<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are the most common tax reliefs available to Singapore residents for YA 2026:<\/span><\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><b>Tax Relief Scheme<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Cap \/ Max Amount<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CPF Top-Up (Special Account + Family Members)<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$8,000 + $8,000<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CPF Top-Up (Medisave)<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$8,000<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS)<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$15,300 (SG\/PR), $35,700 (Foreigner)<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working Mother&#8217;s Child Relief (WMCR)<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to 100% of income<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parent\/Grandparent Relief (Staying with them)<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to $18,000<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Course Fees Relief<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to $5,500<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employee Expense Claims (Unreimbursed)<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on actual expenses<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business Expense Claims<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on actual expenses<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rental Expenses (for landlords)<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15% of rent + mortgage interest<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donations (cash, shares, etc.)<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250% of donated amount<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\uded1 <\/span><b>Important Note<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: You can claim <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">up to a maximum of $80,000<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in total personal income tax reliefs.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some reliefs (like CPF contributions and working mother\u2019s relief) are automatically included. Others\u2014like course fees, donations, or business expenses\u2014require you to actively submit documentation when filing.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iras.gov.sg\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IRAS Tax Relief Checker<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to see what you\u2019re eligible for!<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"color: #4d0aa4;\">Grouping the Reliefs: 6 Smart Tax-Saving Strategies<br \/><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-2872 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sg-financialadvice.com\/UnderstandingCareshieldLife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5.png?resize=500%2C419&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sg-financialadvice.com\/UnderstandingCareshieldLife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5.png?w=940&amp;ssl=1 940w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sg-financialadvice.com\/UnderstandingCareshieldLife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5.png?resize=200%2C168&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><br \/><\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s simplify things by organising these reliefs into <\/span><b>six practical strategies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Think of these as your tax-saving playbook:<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #4d0aa4;\">1. \ud83d\udcb0 Save for Retirement<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top up your CPF Special Account, Medisave, or contribute to an SRS account. You\u2019re not just saving for the future\u2014you\u2019re lowering your tax bill now.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #4d0aa4;\">2. \ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83d\udc67\u200d\ud83d\udc66 Start or Grow a Family<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a working mum, the Working Mother\u2019s Child Relief (WMCR) gives you a significant tax deduction\u2014sometimes up to 100% of your income. Also consider claiming for the Qualifying Child Relief (QCR) and Handicapped Child Relief (HCR).<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #4d0aa4;\">3. \ud83d\udc75 Take Care of Your Parents<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parent and Grandparent Reliefs offer generous deductions\u2014up to $18,000 if they stay with you. It\u2019s IRAS\u2019s way of encouraging family support across generations.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #4d0aa4;\">4. \ud83c\udf93 Upgrade Your Skills<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paying for work-related courses out-of-pocket? Claim up to $5,500 in course fee relief, as long as it\u2019s relevant to your current or future job.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #4d0aa4;\">5. \ud83e\uddfe Track Your Expenses<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you spent money on work-related or business-related expenses (but didn\u2019t get reimbursed), you may be able to claim it. Just make sure to keep proper receipts and records.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #4d0aa4;\">6. \u2764\ufe0f Be Charitable<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donating to approved charities or Institutions of a Public Character (IPCs)? You get <\/span><b>250% tax deduction<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the donation amount\u2014yes, more than double!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-889d7d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"889d7d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Learn More: <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sg-financialadvice.com\/UnderstandingCareshieldLife\/8-tips-to-help-you-control-holiday-spending-in-singapore\/\">Starting The Year Right: Financial Tips For you<\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f4fce9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8f4fce9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a32d73 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9a32d73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sg-financialadvice.com\/UnderstandingCareshieldLife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4.png?fit=940%2C788&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2871\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sg-financialadvice.com\/UnderstandingCareshieldLife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4.png?w=940&amp;ssl=1 940w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sg-financialadvice.com\/UnderstandingCareshieldLife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4.png?resize=200%2C168&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-feb0dfd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"feb0dfd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tax reliefs only count for what you did during the <\/span><b>calendar year (1 Jan \u2013 31 Dec)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. So, if you want to reduce your tax for YA 2026, the time to take action is <\/span><b>now<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, not next April.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start topping up your CPF, contribute to your SRS, support your parents, or make a donation before the year ends. Not only will you do good (for your future, your family, or society), you\u2019ll also enjoy lower taxes next year.<\/span><\/p><p><b>The smarter you plan today, the more you save tomorrow.<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to make sure you\u2019re maximising your reliefs or filing your taxes right? Speak to a financial consultant\u2014or at the very least, set a reminder to review your finances before December rolls around.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57936e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"57936e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Learn More: <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sg-financialadvice.com\/UnderstandingCareshieldLife\/cpf-members-to-continue-earning-extra-interest-in-q2-2025\/\">CPF Members to Continue Earning Extra Interest in Q2 2025<\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You know that feeling when you get that dreaded SMS from IRAS? Yup, it\u2019s tax season\u2014and the taxman\u2019s here to collect. But here\u2019s the good news: While paying taxes is part of life, there are legal and smart ways to reduce how much you actually pay. 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