S'poreans reminded to sign up for 2009 GST Credits
before Dec 31
SINGAPORE: The government has reminded Singaporeans to
sign up for their 2009 GST Credits by 31 December this
year.
Those who do not do so will not be eligible for this
year's Credits and Senior Citizens' Bonus.
You can sign up either online at GST Offset or by filling
up a form at any Community Club, Community Development Council or
CPF Service Centre. All forms should reach the CPF Board no later
than 31 December 2009.
So far, more than 240,000 low-income Singaporean households living
in 1- to 3-room HDB flats have received about S$400m in GST Credits
and Senior Citizens' Bonus as well as utilities, rental and
conservancy rebates.
S$460m in Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) and WIS Special Payment
has also been disbursed to eligible low-wage workers.
For more information, you can go to GST Offset Package or call
the CPF Board at 1800-2222-888.
- CNA/ir