Employment Tax Jobs in Singapore
We're tracking 6 live employment tax roles in Singapore.
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Active opportunities
6 live · updated hourlyTax - Workforce Consulting Off-Cycle Internship (Jul - Dec 26)
Tax - Workforce (Employment Tax / Operations) - AS/SE
Global Mobility Tax, Associate
Global Mobility Tax, Associate
Temporary Assistant -Tax
Temporary Assistant -Tax
About this market
Market context
Employment Tax in Singapore primarily focuses on the taxation of employment income, employer and employee social security contributions, and compliance with related reporting obligations. It encompasses an understanding of the income tax treatment of salaries, bonuses, benefits-in-kind, and stock options for employees.
Singapore does not have a separate 'employment tax' system akin to some Western jurisdictions; instead, it is primarily driven by individual income tax (IIT) for employees and the Central Provident Fund (CPF) for social security contributions. Employers are responsible for withholding income tax (IR21 for non-residents and Auto-Inclusion Scheme for residents) and mandatory CPF contributions. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) administers IIT, while the CPF Board manages CPF contributions, which generally comprise 20% from the employee and 17% from the employer for citizens/PRs under 55, up to a monthly salary ceiling of S$6,000.
What's driving demand
- Global Mobility Trends (influx of foreign talent)
- Increased enforcement by IRAS on fringe benefits taxation
- Complexity of remuneration structures (e.g., stock options, share schemes)
- Updates to CPF contribution rates and schemes
Regulatory timeline
- 2024-02-16Budget 2024: Increases to Buyer's Stamp Duty (BSD) for residential properties (affecting expat housing benefits)Implementedsource
- 2024-01-01Change in CPF Contribution Rates for Senior Workers (2024)Implementedsource
- 2023-09-01Enhancements to Progressive Wage Model (PWM) and Local Qualifying Salary (LQS)Implementedsource
Credentials that matter
- Accredited Tax Practitioner (ATP) - Individual Income Tax (via SCTP)essential
- Chartered Accountant Singapore (CA Singapore)essential
Skills & tools
Adjacent specialisms
Nearby jurisdictions
Frequently asked
- What is employment tax in Singapore?
- Employment Tax in Singapore primarily focuses on the taxation of employment income, employer and employee social security contributions, and compliance with related reporting obligations. It encompasses an understanding of the income tax treatment of salaries, bonuses, benefits-in-kind, and stock options for employees.
- How does employment tax work in Singapore?
- Singapore does not have a separate 'employment tax' system akin to some Western jurisdictions; instead, it is primarily driven by individual income tax (IIT) for employees and the Central Provident Fund (CPF) for social security contributions. Employers are responsible for withholding income tax (IR21 for non-residents and Auto-Inclusion Scheme for residents) and mandatory CPF contributions. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) administers IIT, while the CPF Board manages CPF contributions, which generally comprise 20% from the employee and 17% from the employer for citizens/PRs under 55, up to a monthly salary ceiling of S$6,000.
- What credentials matter for Singapore Employment Tax roles?
- Employers most often look for: Accredited Tax Practitioner (ATP) - Individual Income Tax (via SCTP), Chartered Accountant Singapore (CA Singapore).
- Which tools and systems appear in Singapore Employment Tax job specs?
- Commonly cited: IRAS systems (myTax Portal, AIS, IR21), CPF EZPay, Payroll software (e.g., SAP, Workday, local solutions), Tax compliance software, Microsoft Excel (advanced), Policy interpretation (Income Tax Act, CPF Act).
- How many Singapore Employment Tax roles are live right now?
- 6 live roles on taxjobs.ai.