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MediSave Relief Changes 2026: What Self-Employed Singaporeans Need to Know

MediSave Relief Changes 2026: What Self-Employed Singaporeans Need to Know

Complete guide to the 2026 MediSave relief ceiling removal for self-employed persons in Singapore. Learn contribution rates, tax benefits, and CPF strategies.

April 8, 2026
6 min read
Home Office Deductions in Singapore: Calculate Your Allowable Portion

Home Office Deductions in Singapore: Calculate Your Allowable Portion

Working from home as a freelancer in Singapore? Learn how to calculate and claim home office expenses — including rent, utilities, and internet — against your taxable income with IRAS.

Deduction Guide
April 5, 2026
9 min read
Singapore Tax Rebates, Reliefs & Allowances 2026: The Freelancer & SME Guide

Singapore Tax Rebates, Reliefs & Allowances 2026: The Freelancer & SME Guide

IRAS offers over 20 personal reliefs plus a Year of Assessment 2026 tax rebate. Here is how Singapore freelancers and SME owners can stack reliefs and allowances to legally cut their income tax bill — with worked examples, caps, and eligibility rules.

Deduction Guide
April 1, 2026
9 min read
Chargeable Income vs Gross Income: What Singapore Freelancers Actually Pay Tax On

Chargeable Income vs Gross Income: What Singapore Freelancers Actually Pay Tax On

Many Singapore freelancers think they're taxed on everything they earn. In reality, your tax bill is calculated on 'chargeable income'—which can be significantly lower than your gross income after allowable deductions and personal reliefs. Here's how it works.

March 25, 2026
7 min read
15 Tax Deductions for Self-Employed in Singapore 2026

15 Tax Deductions for Self-Employed in Singapore 2026

Discover which business expenses you can deduct as a self-employed freelancer or SME in Singapore. Includes real examples in S$ and IRAS compliance.

Deduction Guide
March 19, 2026
7 min read
Singapore Tax Filing Guide for Freelancers and Small Businesses 2026

Singapore Tax Filing Guide for Freelancers and Small Businesses 2026

Singapore's gig economy is booming. Whether freelance or SME, understand tax obligations, claim every deduction, and file correctly. Expert guide with worked examples.

March 12, 2026
6 min read
myTax Portal Step-by-Step Filing Guide 2026

myTax Portal Step-by-Step Filing Guide 2026

Complete walkthrough of filing your Singapore tax return using myTax Portal. Singpass login, Form B/B1, pre-filled data, common errors, and tips.

March 5, 2026
10 min read
Singapore Gig Economy Taxes 2026: Upwork, Fiverr, Grab, and FastGig Workers Complete Guide

Singapore Gig Economy Taxes 2026: Upwork, Fiverr, Grab, and FastGig Workers Complete Guide

Earning through Upwork, Fiverr, Grab, foodpanda, or FastGig in Singapore? Here is exactly how IRAS treats your gig income, what you can deduct, and how CPF for platform workers changes in 2026.

February 25, 2026
8 min read
5-Year Record Keeping in Singapore: Digital vs Paper — What IRAS Accepts (2026)

5-Year Record Keeping in Singapore: Digital vs Paper — What IRAS Accepts (2026)

IRAS requires self-employed Singaporeans and SMEs to keep business records for at least 5 years. This 2026 guide breaks down what counts as a 'proper record', how the agency treats digital scans and PDFs, and a practical workflow that survives an IRAS audit.

February 18, 2026
10 min read