Course Detail(TAX250v : GST: Understanding Input Tax Recovery Rules (Live Webinar))
Not Available

UTAP Funding

TAX250v : GST: Understanding Input Tax Recovery Rules (Live Webinar) NEW

7.00 CPE Hours (Others)
Live Webinar

The format of this course is a Live Webinar. A detailed set of instructions on the Live Webinar will be sent to you closer to date.

Programme Objective

GST-registered businesses can claim GST on their imports and expenses incurred for business purposes. However, there are certain expenses that are not claimable. Businesses who make both taxable and exempt supplies may not be able to claim the full amount of allowable input tax. Wrongful claims are common errors noted during the IRAS’ audits. Penalties could be imposed for these errors.

This workshop aims to provide participants with a better understanding of the input tax recovery rules.

Programme Outline

  • Input Tax Recovery Rules
    • Qualifying conditions
    • Disallowed / blocked expenses
    • Time of claiming
  • Supporting Documents
    • Tax Invoice
    • Customer Accounting Tax Invoice
    • Simplified invoice
    • Import Permit
  • Ascertaining the amount of GST claimable
    • Impact of partial exemption
    • De-minimis rule
    • Attribution / Apportionment
  • Specific Expenses
    • Gifts
    • Fringe Expenses
    • Business Expenses

Pre-requisites

Please take note of the following admission requirements:

  • Trainings will be conducted on Zoom platform, thus video camera and microphone are compulsory
  • Mandatory for video camera to be turned on throughout the course
  • Display your official name (as per NRIC) in Zoom, to facilitate attendance taking

Training Methodology

Lecture style, with Case Studies and Examples

Closing Date for Registration

1 week before programme or until full enrolment

Intended For

An Intermediate level programme for Accounting and Tax Professionals who are involved in the GST compliance process.

Competency Mapping

Others = 7.00 Hours

Schedule & Fees
Date & Time

16 Jul 2025 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Fee (inclusive of GST)


SGD pricing -

For Members: $ 328.09
For Non-Members: $ 394.58


Programme Facilitator(s)

Catherine Chiang

Venue

Online Classroom in or outside of
Singapore
Date & Time

24 Sep 2025 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Fee (inclusive of GST)


SGD pricing -

For Members: $ 393.49
For Non-Members: $ 473.06


Programme Facilitator(s)

Catherine Chiang

Venue

Online Classroom in or outside of
Singapore
Date & Time

24 Nov 2025 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Fee (inclusive of GST)


SGD pricing -

For Members: $ 393.49
For Non-Members: $ 473.06


Programme Facilitator(s)

Catherine Chiang

Venue

Online Classroom in or outside of
Singapore

Testimonial

Funding

1] NTUC Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)

NTUC members enjoy 50% *unfunded course fee support for up to $250 each year when you sign up for courses supported under UTAP. NTUC members aged 40 and above can enjoy higher funding support up to $500 per individual each year, capped at 50% of unfunded course fees, for courses attended between 1 July 2020 to 31 December 2025.

*Unfunded course fee refers to the balance course fee payable after applicable government subsidies. This excludes material fees, registration fees, misc. fees etc.

This course is approved for UTAP support for intakes conducted between 08 February 2024 – 31 March 2025.

As UTAP is given on calendar year basis, and calculated based on year of training taken, it cannot be accumulated.

  • Maintained paid-up NTUC membership before course, throughout course duration and at the point of claim and;
  • Course by training provider must be supported under UTAP and training must commence within the supported period and;
  • Unfunded course fee must not be fully sponsored by company or other types of funding
  • Unfunded course fee must be S$20.00 and above, and;
  • Member must achieve a minimum of 75% attendance for each application and sat for all prescribed examination(s), if any and;
  • UTAP application must be made within 6 months after course ends.

For more information on UTAP Funding and to submit for UTAP claims, please visit https://www.ntuc.org.sg/uportal/programmes/union-training-assistance-programme. Terms and conditions apply.

Programme Facilitator(s)


Catherine Chiang
 ATA (GST), BAcc (Hons)
 
 Catherine has more than 20 years of experience in GST consultancy, with more than 10 years of training experience. She has previously spent 6 years in IRAS, handling GST and Income Tax audit and almost 10 years with 2 of the Big Four international accounting firms, specializing in GST compliance and advisory work. During this period, she has accumulated extensive experience in performing GST prudential reviews, GST consultancy, GST compliance and GST training for clients.

Catherine has a Bachelor of Accountancy (Honours) degree from the National University of Singapore. She is an Accredited Tax Advisor (GST) registered with the Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals and an Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) certified Trainer.

The format of this course is a Live Webinar. A detailed set of instructions on the Live Webinar will be sent to you closer to date.

Programme Objective

GST-registered businesses can claim GST on their imports and expenses incurred for business purposes. However, there are certain expenses that are not claimable. Businesses who make both taxable and exempt supplies may not be able to claim the full amount of allowable input tax. Wrongful claims are common errors noted during the IRAS’ audits. Penalties could be imposed for these errors.

This workshop aims to provide participants with a better understanding of the input tax recovery rules.

Programme Outline

  • Input Tax Recovery Rules
    • Qualifying conditions
    • Disallowed / blocked expenses
    • Time of claiming
  • Supporting Documents
    • Tax Invoice
    • Customer Accounting Tax Invoice
    • Simplified invoice
    • Import Permit
  • Ascertaining the amount of GST claimable
    • Impact of partial exemption
    • De-minimis rule
    • Attribution / Apportionment
  • Specific Expenses
    • Gifts
    • Fringe Expenses
    • Business Expenses

Pre-requisites

Please take note of the following admission requirements:

  • Trainings will be conducted on Zoom platform, thus video camera and microphone are compulsory
  • Mandatory for video camera to be turned on throughout the course
  • Display your official name (as per NRIC) in Zoom, to facilitate attendance taking

Training Methodology

Lecture style, with Case Studies and Examples

Closing Date for Registration

1 week before programme or until full enrolment

Intended For

An Intermediate level programme for Accounting and Tax Professionals who are involved in the GST compliance process.

Competency Mapping

Others = 7.00 Hours

Programme Facilitator(s)

Catherine Chiang
 ATA (GST), BAcc (Hons)
 
 Catherine has more than 20 years of experience in GST consultancy, with more than 10 years of training experience. She has previously spent 6 years in IRAS, handling GST and Income Tax audit and almost 10 years with 2 of the Big Four international accounting firms, specializing in GST compliance and advisory work. During this period, she has accumulated extensive experience in performing GST prudential reviews, GST consultancy, GST compliance and GST training for clients.

Catherine has a Bachelor of Accountancy (Honours) degree from the National University of Singapore. She is an Accredited Tax Advisor (GST) registered with the Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals and an Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) certified Trainer.

Upcoming Schedule

Date & Time

16 Jul 2025 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Fee (inclusive of GST)


SGD pricing -

For Members: $ 328.09
For Non-Members: $ 394.58


Programme Facilitator(s)

Catherine Chiang

Venue

Online Classroom in or outside of
Singapore


Other courses you might like

View Courses 
14.00
CPE Hours
Classroom

Treasury Markets and Products

03 Jul 2025 - 04 Jul 2025

  • UTAP
0.00
CPE Hours
Classroom

Practitioners Connect

03 Jul 2025 - 03 Jul 2025

7.00
CPE Hours
Live Webinar

Managing Ethical Challenges in Grant Governance (Live Webinar)

04 Jul 2025 - 04 Jul 2025

  • UTAP