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6. Tax Information - Individuals / Businesses
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- Whether termination payment is taxable
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- FAQ
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- 2023 Policy Address – Tax-related Policy Measures (on Individuals)
- Increasing ceiling amount for home loan interest and domestic rent
- Tax Concessions for Intellectual Property Income – Patent Box Regime
- Onshore Gain on Disposal of Equity Interests – Tax Certainty Enhancement Scheme
- Foreign-sourced Income Exemption
- Tax Concessions for Family-owned Investment Holding Vehicles
- Tax Deduction for Domestic Rent
- Tax Representatives' Corner
- Block Extension Letter
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- Forms for Applications for Block Extension
- Lodgement of Applications for Block Extension through the Internet
- Major Changes in 2023/24 Paper Profits Tax Return [BIR51, BIR52 & BIR54]
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- FAQ [BIR51 & BIR52]
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