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2nd GST payout on July 1
THE second payment of this year's GST credits and Senior Citizens' bonus will be made on July 1, said the Ministry of Finance (MOF) on Wednesday.
The first tranche was given out on March 1.
Singaporeans will receive over $1.1 billion in GST Credits and Senior Citizens' Bonus in total this year.
The government is doubling the GST credits and Senior Citizens' Bonus for Singaporeans this year to help households cope with the economic downturn.
Those who have signed up for the GST Credits/Senior Citizens' Bonus Scheme will automatically receive their July payout.
Ninety-seven per cent of adult Singaporeans have done so and do not need to sign up again.
Those who have not signed up can still do so by visiting www.gstoffset.gov.sg or by sending in hardcopy forms available at community centres and clubs, community development councils (CDCs) and CPF service centres.
To check on sign-up status, visit the website or call 1800-2222-888.
MOF is engaging grassroots leaders so that they can help reach out to the elderly and low-income Singaporeans, including visiting them to help them sign up for their GST credits.
So far, 97 per cent of people living in one to three-room HDB flats have signed up.
Singaporeans who need additional help can approach their CDCs, Family Service Centres or grassroots leaders.
They may also call the ComCare Call helpline at 1800-2220-000 for more help.
2nd GST payout on July 1
THE second payment of this year's GST credits and Senior Citizens' bonus will be made on July 1, said the Ministry of Finance (MOF) on Wednesday.
The first tranche was given out on March 1.
Singaporeans will receive over $1.1 billion in GST Credits and Senior Citizens' Bonus in total this year.
The government is doubling the GST credits and Senior Citizens' Bonus for Singaporeans this year to help households cope with the economic downturn.
Those who have signed up for the GST Credits/Senior Citizens' Bonus Scheme will automatically receive their July payout.
Ninety-seven per cent of adult Singaporeans have done so and do not need to sign up again.
Those who have not signed up can still do so by visiting www.gstoffset.gov.sg or by sending in hardcopy forms available at community centres and clubs, community development councils (CDCs) and CPF service centres.
To check on sign-up status, visit the website or call 1800-2222-888.
MOF is engaging grassroots leaders so that they can help reach out to the elderly and low-income Singaporeans, including visiting them to help them sign up for their GST credits.
So far, 97 per cent of people living in one to three-room HDB flats have signed up.
Singaporeans who need additional help can approach their CDCs, Family Service Centres or grassroots leaders.
They may also call the ComCare Call helpline at 1800-2220-000 for more help.
