Ministers and MPs - are they subject to Income Taxes too?

[dark.magnet]

Hi all.

I've heard somewhere that they do not pay taxes on their incomes. Possibly on their property purchases also. Maybe they get a very special tax rebate/deduction due to their leadership status?

Any comment from better-informed bros here? Thanks.

[pegasi]

Maybe can go ask your MP...?

I am curious too but won't be too bothered if they are exempted for tax as part of their entitlement. It's just like in a corporate where there are more perks for the big bosses, and some expats get their income tax paid for. And many have said our government is run like a corporate

[Cuaba]

If income is earned here, taxes apply, thats my understanding.

No one (should be) excluded.

[Iceheller]

Does it matter if they pay income tax or any taxes at all. All ruling party MPs can smelly smelly drive a Bugatti veyron. Some idiots keep barking at the minister official pay but they can easily earn more from their various directorships...

[dmitri]

I've read somewhere that they are required to pay taxes. The ability to hold external directorships is one perk that I personally find unethical. But that's another topic for another time.

[ac_wong75]

Taken from the white papre in the attached link stated in section B point 16

http://www.psd.gov.sg/content/psd/en...ite_paper.html

"Ministers do not enjoy tax exemptions and have to pay tax like all who work in Singapore[6] e.g. income tax on all salary components earned."

Hopefully answer the question

[bliss88]

Hi all.

I've heard somewhere that they do not pay taxes on their incomes. Possibly on their property purchases also. Maybe they get a very special tax rebate/deduction due to their leadership status?

Any comment from better-informed bros here? Thanks.

Think I remember presidents pay is tax free. Others I dunno.

[GTiR]

I think they pay taxes like everyone.

[Zong_tj]

Taxes are paid by all.

[melc]

All of them pay taxes in SIngapore... No one is above the law.