Understanding Taxes in Central Singapore
Singapore residents pay progressive income tax starting at 0% for the first S$20,000 and reaching 24% above S$1 million. There is no capital gains tax and no inheritance tax. The Central Provident Fund (CPF) is a mandatory savings scheme where employees contribute 20% and employers 17% of gross wages (for workers up to age 55), subject to a ceiling of S$6,800/month. CPF covers retirement, healthcare, and housing. Singapore has no state/provincial tax variation — the system is uniform nationwide.