How to get the refunded tax amount paid by former employer

Member since 06 May 2018

sumanp89New member09 December 2018 03:27:45

Hi,

I left my job last month and taken another one in same place, Singapore.
My Former employer withholds some money for tax clearance and after i let IRAS know that i am not leaving the country and taken another job in Singapore they cleared my all tax amount.

The question is how can i get the amount that has been paid by me former employer and the status is showing Cheque refunded. I also have send them number of emails but they are not responding. What should i do. please help

Look the IRAS page screenshot in the attachment

beppi Germany/Singapore Expert

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beppiGermany/Singapore Expert09 December 2018 09:14:52

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When a foreigner leaves a job in Singapore, the employer must withhold the last month(s) salary, pay all tax dues after IRAS calculated it, and then return the remainder to the ex-employee.
So all this worked correctly in your case, except the last part. You must give the employer sufficient time for the reimbursement (I suggest a month after IRAS clarification) and then ask them (in writing) to return your money. If they don't you can sue them for it - in this case it is good to engage a lawyer.
Good luck!

surya2k VIP Member

Member since 22 June 2014

surya2kVIP Member09 December 2018 10:36:44

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To add what Beppi said. IRAS only issue refund money via cheque to the name of the employee. It never refund to the employer鈥檚 name. I never come across a case where iras refunded to the employer鈥檚 account.

If the employee is still in Singapore (after switched to another job), then only iras issues a cheque or else they will credit to your mentioned local bank account.

So, check your residency letter box if didn鈥檛 receive them check with IRAS if they had send to your correct address or not. If they didn鈥檛 refund then they will adjust in present financial year tax assessment.