Government-Paid Leave Schemes
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The Government-Paid Leave (GPL) applications will no longer be available on the CPF website from 27 July 2015, 5.30pm.
You can submit your applications via the new GPL portal (www.profamilyleave.gov.sg) from 3 August 2015.
For enquiries, please contact:
Before 3 August 2015:
1800-227-1188 (Mondays to Fridays: 8am to 5.30pm), or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
From 3 August 2015:
1800-253-4757 (Mondays to Fridays: 8.30am to 6pm, Saturdays: 8.30am to 1pm), or
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
MOF Invites the Public to Give Feedback on the Goods and Services Tax (GST) (Amendment) Bill 2015
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The Ministry of Finance will be conducting a public consultation on the draft GST (Amendment) Bill 2015 from 13 July to 31 July 2015.
Proposed Amendments
2. The draft GST (Amendment) Bill 2015 provides for three changes to existing tax policies and administration that arose from on-going reviews of Singapore’s GST system. These are:
a. Allowing the Comptroller of GST to impose a Travel Restriction Order on a person who fails to repay a tourist refund wrongly claimed under the Tourist Refund Scheme. Under the Tourist Refund Scheme, only eligible tourists are allowed to claim a refund of the GST paid on goods purchased in and brought out of Singapore. In view that a wrongful tourist refund owed is no different from a tax due to the Government, the Comptroller will be granted powers to impose a Travel Restriction Order on a person who fails to repay a tourist refund wrongly claimed under the Tourist Refund Scheme. This ineligible claimant will be allowed to leave the country after he repays the refund wrongly claimed;
b. Revising the definition of “aircraft” for the purpose of zero-rating supplies made in relation to an aircraft, and extending zero-rating to specific supplies made in relation to non-qualifying aircraft. The policy intent is to zero-rate supplies of and supplies relating to aircrafts that are used for international travel and international transportation of passengers and goods. To affirm this policy intent, the definition of “aircraft” will be revised to refer to any aircraft that is wholly used or intended to be wholly used for international travel, or any military aircraft. Zero-rating will also be extended to specific supplies relating to international flights made by a non-qualifying aircraft, as they are regarded as consumed outside Singapore;
c. Clarifying the scope of zero-rating in relation to merchandise for sale on board an aircraft or ship. This is a technical change to clarify that zero-rating applies to the supply of goods for use as merchandise for retail sale on board an aircraft or ship.
Consultation Details
3. The public can access the consultation documents and explanations for the draft GST (Amendment) Bill 2015 on the Ministry of Finance's website (http://www.mof.gov.sg) and the REACH consultation portal (http://www.reach.gov.sg). Respondents may send their comments to the Ministry of Finance directly via the website, email, fax, or post.
Source: MOF
SingPass - Now Easier, More Convenient and Extra Secure
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From 5 July 2015 onwards, SingPass users can look forward to an improved user interface, mobile-friendly features and stronger security capabilities with the enhanced system.
The SingPass system has been enhanced to be easier and more convenient to use, with clearer instructions and more intuitive account management features, among other improvements. Users can better navigate the site and complete their tasks efficiently, access their account via mobile and update their SingPass account easily online, anytime, anywhere.
In addition to improved usability features, security is a critical component to the design of the enhanced system. Users will be able to receive SMS or email notifications for any changes made to their profile, so that they are always updated of their account activities. They will also go through a secure 2-step login process for e-government transactions involving sensitive data, such as financial or health information, or those that require high level of identity assurance. These measures help to ensure that users’ personal data is better protected. For a start, more than 100 government e-services will require 2-step verification. These include the more commonly-used e-services provided by MOM, CPFB and IRAS.
After the launch of the service on 5 July 2015, users will need to:
1. Update their SingPass account by providing and verifying their mobile number and email address, as well as setting up their security questions and answers.
2. Set up their 2-step verification by registering, activating and linking their OneKey token or mobile number to their SingPass account.
Click HERE for Factsheet on Singapore Personal Access (or SingPass)
“Over the years, the Government has put over 200 e-services online through SingPass in order to enable swift and convenient transactions with the Government. With the rise of cyber threats in Singapore and globally, we have added security measures like multi-factor authentication to protect SingPass users' personal data. We urge all users to avoid using the same passwords for different purposes and to avoid sharing their account information with others,” said Ms Jacqueline Poh, Managing Director of the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore.
Source: IDA
Security Advisory on SingPass
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Security Advisory
FOR YOUR ATTENTION:
A number of users have received an email titled “SingPass account security info verification” from SingPass Government [mailto: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.]” informing recipients that their SingPass PINs have been suspended and to click on a link to confirm their email address.
Please be informed that this is a phishing email and IS NOT sent by SingPass. Should you receive this email, do not click on the link, simply delete it.
To learn more about phishing, click HERE.
Announcement
We are revamping the SingPass site to better serve your needs, but this would mean some system downtime.Do take note of these important dates:
• From 20 June 23:59 hrs to 21 June 08:00 hrs: SingPass will be down for maintenance. All government e-services will be unavailable.
• From 2 July 23:59 hrs to 4 July 22:00 hrs: Users can access all government e-services but no changes can be made to account information (e.g. password, profile changes).
• From 4 July 22:00 hrs to 5 July 10:00 hrs: SingPass will be down for maintenance. All government e-services will be unavailable.
Do plan in advance if you need to transact with the Government during the above-mentioned periods.
WE HAVED MOVED (SINGAPORE OFFICE)
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We are pleased to inform you that our Singapore office has been relocated. Our main telephone, facsimile numbers and email address remain unchanged.
We thank you for your continuous support.
New Office Address:
No. 190 Middle Road
#13-02 Fortune Centre (Office Tower)
Singapore 188979
Tel: 6674 6674 (Main line)
Fax: 6521 3001
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Website: www.ycsaccounting.com.sg
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