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Can an employer claim tax deductions for employee-related expenses?

  • FAQ: SINGAPORE
  • Date: 15.07.2010

Under the  Income Tax Act , an employer can claim tax deductions for expenses relating to employees if the expenses are wholly and exclusively incurred in producing income. There must be a sufficiently close connection between the expenditure and the income-earning process.

For more details, see Asia Pacific Employment Law , [SGP ¶70-296] Employment-related tax deductions