Singapore Income Tax Calculator 2026
The most accurate free tool for computing your Singapore personal income tax, CPF contributions, and take-home pay — based on the latest IRAS progressive rates.
Results update instantly · For estimation purposes only
Fill in your salary, bonus, and reliefs above, then click “Calculate My Tax” to see a full breakdown of your Singapore income tax.
Singapore Income Tax Rate Table — YA 2026
Progressive rates for tax resident individuals. Only the income within each bracket is taxed at that bracket’s rate — higher rates never apply to your entire income.
| Chargeable Income | Tax Rate | Tax on This Band | Cumulative Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| First $20,000 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Next $10,000 ($20,001 – $30,000) | 2% | $200 | $200 |
| Next $10,000 ($30,001 – $40,000) | 3.5% | $350 | $550 |
| Next $40,000 ($40,001 – $80,000) | 7% | $2,800 | $3,350 |
| Next $40,000 ($80,001 – $120,000) | 11.5% | $4,600 | $7,950 |
| Next $40,000 ($120,001 – $160,000) | 15% | $6,000 | $13,950 |
| Next $40,000 ($160,001 – $200,000) | 18% | $7,200 | $21,150 |
| Next $40,000 ($200,001 – $240,000) | 19% | $7,600 | $28,750 |
| Next $40,000 ($240,001 – $280,000) | 19.5% | $7,800 | $36,550 |
| Next $40,000 ($280,001 – $320,000) | 20% | $8,000 | $44,550 |
| Next $180,000 ($320,001 – $500,000) | 22% | $39,600 | $84,150 |
| Next $500,000 ($500,001 – $1,000,000) | 23% | $115,000 | $199,150 |
| Above $1,000,000 | 24% | 24% on excess | $199,150 + 24% |
Employment income: 15% flat OR progressive resident rates — whichever results in a higher tax amount.
Director’s fees, rental income, consultancy & most other income: 24% flat rate. Non-residents generally cannot claim personal tax reliefs.
How Singapore’s Progressive Income Tax System Works
Singapore operates a preceding-year basis tax system — the income you earn in one calendar year is assessed and taxed in the following Year of Assessment (YA). Income earned from 1 January to 31 December 2025 is assessed in YA 2026, with filing due by 18 April 2026.
The defining feature is progressivity: your income is divided into brackets, and each portion is taxed at that bracket’s rate only. A higher bracket never retroactively raises the rate on lower income. This means your effective tax rate — the percentage of your total income actually paid in tax — is always lower than your marginal (highest) rate.
$0–$20,000 → 0% = $0 | $20,001–$30,000 → 2% = $200 | $30,001–$40,000 → 3.5% = $350
$40,001–$80,000 → 7% = $2,800 | $80,001–$100,000 → 11.5% = $2,300
Total gross tax = $5,650 | Effective rate = 5.65% | Marginal rate = 11.5%
Who Must Pay Income Tax in Singapore?
Whether you pay — and at what rates — depends on your residency status, which IRAS determines separately for each Year of Assessment. There are two categories:
Tax Residents
You are a tax resident if you are a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident who ordinarily resides in Singapore, or a foreigner who: (a) stayed or worked here for 183 or more days in the relevant calendar year; (b) worked continuously in Singapore spanning two calendar years with a combined stay of at least 183 days; or (c) stayed in Singapore for three consecutive years in any capacity.
Residents pay the progressive rates in the table above, may claim personal reliefs and rebates, and are not taxed on capital gains or overseas income (with limited exceptions).
Non-Residents
Foreigners who do not meet the residency criteria are non-residents. Employment income is taxed at the higher of 15% flat or the graduated resident rates. Most other Singapore-sourced income — rental income, director’s fees, consultancy — is taxed at a flat 24%. Non-residents cannot claim personal reliefs, which makes their effective tax rate higher than a resident at the same income level.
Understanding Chargeable Income
Tax is not computed on your gross salary. Singapore allows a range of deductions and reliefs that reduce your taxable base. The formula is straightforward:
Chargeable Income = Gross Income − Employment Expenses − CPF Relief − Other Personal Reliefs
Our Singapore Income Tax Calculator 2026 automatically applies these deductions.Your gross income includes employment income (salary + bonus + benefits-in-kind), rental income, trade income, and other assessable receipts. Capital gains from selling assets such as shares, property, or cryptocurrency are generally not taxed in Singapore — one of the key advantages of its tax system.
Key Tax Reliefs That Can Significantly Reduce Your Bill
Singapore’s relief system rewards CPF savings, family caregiving, skills upgrading, and retirement planning. Total personal reliefs are capped at $80,000 per YA.
| Relief | Amount | Who Qualifies |
|---|---|---|
| Earned Income Relief | $1,000 – $8,000 | All earners; higher for age 55+ |
| CPF Relief | Actual contributions | SC/PR employees (mandatory deductions) |
| Spouse Relief | $2,000 / $5,500 | Non-working or handicapped spouse |
| Child Relief | $4,000/child | Each qualifying child |
| WMCR | $8,000/child (from 2024) | Working mothers with SC children |
| Parent/In-Law Relief | $5,500 – $14,000 | Supporting dependent parents or in-laws |
| Course Fees Relief | Up to $5,500 | Approved courses for professional development |
| SRS Relief | Up to $15,300 (SC/PR) | Voluntary SRS contributions |
| Life Insurance Relief | Up to $5,000 | If CPF contribution < $5,000; separate condition |
| NSman Relief (self) | $1,500 – $5,000 | Operationally-ready NSmen |
| Charitable Donations | 2.5× donation | Donations to approved IPCs |
CPF Contributions: The Hidden Tax Reducer
For Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents in employment, mandatory CPF contributions are the single largest relief for most workers. The employee contribution is deducted at source and flows directly into your CPF accounts — it reduces your chargeable income by an equivalent amount.
In 2025, employees aged 55 and below contribute 20% of their ordinary wages up to the monthly ceiling of $7,400, making the maximum annual CPF employee contribution on ordinary wages $17,760. This flows through as CPF Relief on your tax return.
Age ≤ 55: Employee 20% + Employer 17% = 37% total | Monthly OW ceiling: $7,400
Age 55–60: Employee 17% + Employer 15.5% = 32.5% total
Age 60–65: Employee 11.5% + Employer 12% = 23.5% total
Age 65–70: Employee 7% + Employer 9% = 16% total
Age over 70: Employee 5% + Employer 7.5% = 12.5% total
Annual salary ceiling (OW + AW): $102,000
Proven Strategies to Reduce Your Singapore Tax Bill
1. Maximise CPF Cash Top-Ups
Voluntary CPF top-ups to your own Retirement Account (up to the Full Retirement Sum) or to family members’ accounts qualify for additional CPF Cash Top-Up Relief — up to $8,000 for self top-ups and $8,000 for family member top-ups, totaling up to $16,000 extra relief. This is entirely above and beyond your mandatory CPF relief.
2. Contribute to the Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS)
SRS is an optional savings account that allows Singapore Citizens and PRs to contribute up to $15,300 per year (foreigners up to $35,700). Every dollar contributed is a dollar of relief — directly reducing your chargeable income at your marginal tax rate. The funds can be invested in a range of instruments including stocks, unit trusts, and fixed deposits.
3. Make Qualifying Charitable Donations
Donations to Institutions of a Public Character (IPCs) qualify for a 250% tax deduction. A $1,000 cash donation to an approved charity gives you $2,500 of relief — a genuinely compelling benefit for higher-bracket earners.
4. Claim Course Fees Relief
Courses that upgrade your professional skills, completed at approved institutions, qualify for up to $5,500 per YA in relief. Given the current emphasis on upskilling, this is increasingly relevant for professionals in evolving sectors.
5. Plan Income Timing Carefully
Since Singapore taxes on a preceding-year basis, actions taken before 31 December each year directly affect the following YA’s bill. SRS contributions and CPF top-ups must be made before year-end to count for that YA. Entrepreneurs can consider the timing of income recognition within legal limits.
Tax Filing: Dates, Deadlines & How It Works
IRAS sends filing notifications via SMS, email, or letter in February and March. Filing opens from 1 March, with deadlines of 15 April (paper) or 18 April (e-filing via myTax Portal using Singpass).
Many salaried employees under the No-Filing Service (NFS) do not need to file if their income information is fully captured by employers through the Auto-Inclusion Scheme (AIS). However, if you wish to claim additional reliefs not auto-included, you must log in to myTax Portal and file.
IRAS issues Notices of Assessment (NOA) from late April to September. If you disagree with the assessment, you must object within 30 days of the NOA date.
Late filing attracts a composition sum and possible prosecution. IRAS may issue an estimated NOA based on prior-year income, and the tax shown is payable even if you disagree — you must object separately. Late payment incurs a 5% surcharge, with further enforcement actions including appointment of agents or Travel Restriction Orders for persistent non-payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions about Singapore personal income tax.
On a $80,000 gross salary (assuming SC/PR with CPF), your employee CPF at 20% on wages capped at $7,400/month = roughly $17,760. After CPF relief and standard Earned Income Relief of $1,000, your chargeable income is approximately $61,240. Applying progressive rates, the gross tax is around $2,087. After the 60% YA 2026 rebate (capped at $200), net tax is approximately $1,887. Your effective tax rate on total income is around 2.4%. Use the calculator above with your specific reliefs for a precise figure.
Yes. Foreigners who qualify as tax residents (staying or working in Singapore for 183+ days in a calendar year, or across 3 consecutive years) pay the same progressive rates as citizens. Non-resident foreigners pay employment income tax at 15% flat or the progressive resident rate, whichever is higher. Director’s fees, rental income, and consultancy income are taxed at a flat 24%. Non-residents cannot claim personal tax reliefs, making their effective rate higher than residents at the same income level.
Singapore taxes income on a preceding-year basis. The income year is the calendar year when you actually earned the money. The Year of Assessment (YA) is the year in which IRAS assesses and collects tax on that income — always one year later. Income earned from 1 January to 31 December 2025 is assessed in YA 2026. You file in March–April 2026 and receive your Notice of Assessment (NOA) thereafter.
Yes — mandatory employee CPF contributions are fully deductible from your taxable income as CPF Relief. For most employees aged 55 and below, this is 20% of ordinary wages up to the $7,400 monthly ceiling and applicable additional wages up to the annual ceiling. Employer CPF contributions are not part of your taxable income at all, and are not subject to this relief. Foreign employees on work passes do not contribute to CPF and thus cannot claim this relief.
IRAS caps total personal reliefs at $80,000 per Year of Assessment. This includes all reliefs combined — CPF, earned income, spouse, child, parent, SRS, course fees, donations, NSman, and all others. Claiming reliefs beyond $80,000 provides no further tax benefit. For high earners with CPF contributions near the ceiling, this cap may be hit even before discretionary reliefs are added.
Generally, you are not required to file if your total annual income is below $22,000 and you have not received a filing notification from IRAS. However, if IRAS sends you a filing request via SMS, email, or letter, you must file regardless of your income. If you have income from non-employment sources, are self-employed with trade income above $6,000, or wish to claim reliefs not auto-included, you should file.
Bonuses are employment income and are taxed at the same progressive rates as your salary — they do not receive special treatment. They are added to your total employment income before tax is computed. For CPF purposes, bonuses count as Additional Wages (AW) and are subject to CPF contributions up to the Additional Wage Ceiling, which equals $102,000 minus the total ordinary wages subject to CPF for that year. Bonuses above the AW ceiling are CPF-exempt but still fully taxable as income.
For YA 2026 (covering income earned in 2025), all Singapore tax resident individuals are entitled to a Personal Income Tax Rebate of 60% of their gross tax payable, capped at $200. This means anyone with a gross tax liability of $334 or more sees the rebate capped at $200. IRAS applies this automatically when issuing the Notice of Assessment — no separate claim is needed. The rebate is only available to tax residents (not non-residents).
Disclaimer: This Singapore Income Tax Calculator 2026 is for estimation and educational purposes only. Results are based on published IRAS rates and standard assumptions and may not account for every individual circumstance. This does not constitute tax advice. Always verify your tax position with IRAS at iras.gov.sg or consult a qualified tax professional for complex situations.