Tax Academy of Singapore

It’s the most wonderful time of the year..🎄☃️ As the festive season envelops us, we have been delightfully surprised by a heartwarming gesture from NTU Tax Advisory Club ! Their handwritten card and thoughtful gift have truly captured the spirit of this wonderful time of year. Looking ahead, we are brimming with excitement for the array of tax-related events and competitions that NTU Tax Advisory Club has in store. In 2025, let’s aspire to make the field of taxation even stronger! Xian Aini | Nanyang Technological University Singapore

Co-authored by Annie Koh, PhD, Sin-Mei Cheah (Dr) and Themin Suwardy, this case study offers valuable insights into Singapore's implementation of Overseas Vendor Registration (OVR) Regime. Case study available here: https://smu.sg/mqgk. Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) | Ministry of Finance, Singapore Customs #SMUCases #SGTax #OVR

[Overview of 2024 Tax Cases] Law 101 for Tax Professionals: Overview of 2024 Tax Cases 16 Jan 2025 | 3pm to 5pm | Zoom Webinar Join us in this webinar as Mr Vikna Rajah, Partner and Executive Committee Member at Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP shares insights on four notable tax cases from 2024. Gain valuable perspectives on these recent rulings and their potential implications for Singapore's tax landscape. Cases to be discussed: ✏️ GIO v CIT [2024] SGITBR 1 ✏️ GIP v CIT [2024] SGITBR 2 ✏️ THM International Import & Export v CGST [2024] SGHC 97 ✏️ Changi Airport Group v CIT [2024] SGHC 281 For more details on fee and registration: https://lnkd.in/gDZ7wiiD Website: https://lnkd.in/gXeyjTtw

[Leiden-TA Advanced Tax Treaties Programme, 24 Feb to 1 Mar 2025 in Singapore] The Advanced Tax Treaties Programme is a collaborative effort between Tax Academy of Singapore and International Tax Center Leiden, Netherlands. This 6-day in-person programme offers participants thorough knowledge of the complex rules provided by tax treaties and on how to apply advanced treaty concepts. Join us in this programme as Prof Kees van Raad and Mr Siddharth Parekh cover the following topics:   ✏️ Key concepts of international taxation ✏️ Introduction to tax treaties and treaty residence issues ✏️ In-depth examination of the structure of the OECD and UN Model Tax Conventions and their distributive rules, with emphasis on the application of the rules on : - business profits derived through a foreign permanent establishment - foreign investment income: dividends, interest & royalties and immovable property income - income from cross-border employment ✏️ Application of the topics above to cases from international tax practice (case studies)   What our past participants said:   😄 “Both Prof Kees and Sid are experts in tax treaties and I benefited alot from this course. They were able to share with us real life cases and how to make reference to the OECD commentary. I like the course structure, with Prof Kees giving a theoretical overview of the topic and Sid going through the operation of rules using case studies in the afternoon. This way of teaching reinforces what I have learnt, especially the step-by-step structured approach in analyzing every case. Many thanks and kudos to both of them.”   😄 “Kees clarity of thought and presentation of the key concepts was second to none. I had been hoping to participate in his programs for a long time and was pleased to finally have an opportunity.”   😄 “Mr Siddharth, you were able to explain the concepts clearly, and answer our questions well. I am grateful for your guidance/views on which sections of the material were more important, as compared to others.”   Register before 24 Dec 2024 to enjoy 10% discount on programme fee: https://lnkd.in/gfiX8twu Brochure: details: https://lnkd.in/gukdAAUF

As we approach the end of the year, it's an excellent time to consider making charitable donations while also benefiting from 2.5 times tax deductions. A list of IPC-registered Malay/Muslim organisations is in the post below. Let's support our community together! #CharitableDonations #TaxDeductions #CommunitySupport

We're less than a month away from welcoming 2025! As the new year approaches, it's the perfect time to consider your personal and professional growth. Have you thought about making a New Year's resolution to enhance your tax knowledge or dive deeper into the intricacies of taxation? Tax Academy of Singapore offers ✨structured tax programmes✨ designed to help tax professionals attain a high level of competency in both local and international tax. In addition to these structured programmes, we also conduct ✨seminars and conferences✨, enabling tax professionals to stay up-to-date with global tax developments. Don't wait any longer! Join our mailing list today to receive updates on our programmes and events! Form: https://lnkd.in/gvBimNkW

Have you got any suggestions for #SGBudget2025? Share your thoughts via various feedback channels listed here: https://lnkd.in/gTcnpV75. #FutureSG #SGTogether #SingaporeBudget

[Tax Crimes and Money Laundering]   Law 101 for Tax Professionals Series: Tax Crimes and Money Laundering 10 Jan 2025 | 3pm to 5pm | Zoom webinar   Join us for an informative session led by our recent Tax Academy of Singapore Engaging Content Award recipients: Mr Charles L., Director, Law Division at IRAS and Mr Shi Yong Yang, Director at Drew & Napier LLC.   The webinar will provide an overview of the offences and penalties under the tax Acts and Penal Code including tax evasion and associated money laundering. We will also discuss measures to combat international tax evasion and review tax crime cases in 2024.   Agenda: 🪄 Introduction to criminal law 🪄 Some key offences under the Income Tax Act, Goods and Services Tax Act and Stamp Duties Act 🪄 Cheating, fraud, forgery and falsification-of-accounts offences under the Penal Code 🪄 Tax-related money laundering offences under the CDSA 🪄 Exchange of information and mutual legal assistance regimes 🪄 2024 in review   What our past participants said: 😄 “The speakers were very clear and engaging when they shared the session. 😄 “The candid exchange of insights between the speakers makes for an interesting topic discussion." 😄 “The content of the presentation was just right, not too technical.”   For more details on fees and registration, please access: https://lnkd.in/gH4h4rc3 Website: https://lnkd.in/gXeyjTtw #taxcrimes #law101 #moneylaundering

Singapore has achieved the top spot in the newly released Blavatnik Index of Public Administration, released by the Blavatnik School of Government - Oxford University's School of Public Policy, which assesses the performance and quality of public administrations across 120 countries. The index, based on 82 metrics from 17 data sources, places Singapore first overall and at the top in two of the four domains: Public Policy and National Delivery. This recognition underscores Singapore's commitment to excellence in governance and public service delivery, setting a benchmark for effective public administration globally. For more details, check out the full report below. https://lnkd.in/gd6YyqBK

Tax Executives Institute (TEI) is a diverse, inclusive member-based organization, dedicated exclusively to the professional needs of the in-house tax community worldwide. Watch the highlights of their flagship event on 14 November in Singapore. Tax Academy of Singapore had the priviledge of meeting Tax Executives Institute International President Ms Josephine L. (Josie) Scalia and Tax Executives Institute, Inc. Asia Chapter team. We look forward to deepening our collaborative partnership with TEI!