Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS)
Parent Relief
Parent Relief provides income tax relief to people who support qualifying parents, grandparents or in-laws. A higher relief amount may apply for a dependant with a disability.
Overview
Parent Relief and Parent Relief (Disability) reduce a claimant’s taxable income when they support a qualifying parent, grandparent or in-law.
- The amount of relief depends on whether the dependant lived with the claimant in Singapore and whether the dependant qualifies under the disability rules.
- The relief is claimed for each qualifying dependant and may be shared among eligible claimants, subject to the applicable rules.
Scheme type
Who qualifies
Eligibility groups
What you receive
Eligibility details
Generally, the claimant must support a parent, grandparent, parent-in-law or grandparent-in-law who lived in Singapore for at least 8 months during the relevant year. The dependant must meet the applicable age or disability criteria and income requirements. Check IRAS guidance for the criteria and limits for the relevant Year of Assessment.
How to apply
Claim Parent Relief or Parent Relief (Disability) through myTax Portal (https://mytax.iras.gov.sg/login/selection) when filing your individual income tax return. If more than one person is claiming for the same dependant, agree on how to share the relief and enter the applicable share.
Agency details
Service area
Singapore
Important Information
Scheme details may change. Check the official agency website for the latest eligibility, benefits, and application information.
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