All Singapore Citizens aged 21 and above in 2026 are eligible for the Assurance Package (AP) cash payout, with amounts ranging from $100 to $600 based on income and property ownership. The maximum $600 payout is primarily for those with an Assessable Income of $39,000 or less and not owning more than one property. Payouts start on December 5, 2025.
All adult Singaporeans born between 1966 and 2004 (aged 21 to 59 in 2025) will receive $600, while those born in 1965 and earlier (aged 60 and above in 2025) will receive $800. The higher quantum for seniors recognises their long-standing contributions to Singapore's growth and success.
From 5 December, adult Singaporeans aged 21 and above in 2026 will receive between $100 to $600 in cash. 💰 This is part of the enhanced Assurance Package to help defray living expenses for Singaporean households and provide more support for lower- to middle-income families.
All Singapore Citizens (SCs) aged 21 and above in 2025 will receive $600 in SG60 Vouchers. SC seniors aged 60 and above in 2025 will receive $200 more – a total of $800 in SG60 Vouchers.
The payments will be disbursed over five years, from 2022 to 2026. To receive the AP Cash, you must fulfil the following criteria: You must be a Singapore citizen residing in Singapore; and. You must be aged 21 and above in the reference year.
You must be aged 21 and above in 2025; Your Income Earned in 2023 as assessed by IRAS (Assessable Income (AI) for the Year of Assessment (YA) 2024) must not exceed $39,000; The Annual Value (AV) of your home (as indicated on your NRIC) as at 31 December 2024 must not exceed $31,000; and.
$700 to $2,250 cash payouts over 5 years from 2022 to 2026 for adult Singapore Citizens aged 21 and above, residing in Singapore, based on Assessable Income and number of properties owned.
One-time $600 payment to individuals who earn less than $30,000 and are eligible for the California Earned Income Tax Credit.
$600 to $900 cash payouts over 3 years from 2023 to 2025 for eligible Singapore Citizens aged 55 and above. Cash payouts of $600 to $900 for eligible Singapore Citizens aged 55 and above in February over 3 years, from 2023 to 2025.
Monthly payouts
The payout eligibility age is currently 65. You can set aside the: Basic Retirement Sum, if you own a property with a remaining lease that can last you till 95, or. Full Retirement Sum.
Singapore Citizens (SC) or Permanent Residents (PR) whose address is registered at an HDB flat and SCs registered at a private residential property are eligible to claim the $300 and $100 Climate Vouchers under the enhanced Climate Friendly Households Programme.
Eligibility criteria
Should be a Singaporean citizen residing in Singapore. Assessable income for the Assessment Year (AY) 2024 must not exceed $39,000. Must not own more than one property. If the annual value (AV) of your home is up to $21,000 as of 31 December 2024, then you're eligible for $850.
Who is eligible? Singapore citizens who: Were born from 1 January 1950 to 31 December 1959, and. Became a Singapore citizen on or before 31 December 1996.
All Singaporean households will receive $500 in Community Development Council (CDC) Vouchers from 13 May 2025. Altogether, households will receive $800 in CDC Vouchers in Financial Year 2025 – $500 in May and another $300 in January 2026.
For a family of four in Singapore, a monthly salary of SGD 10,000-15,000 is considered comfortable, allowing quality housing, good education, healthcare, transport, and leisure. The average salary in Singapore by age (2023 data): 20s: SGD 3,000 - 4,500. 30s: SGD 5,000 - 7,000.
The government-backed initiative offers temporary financial assistance to lower- and middle-income workers actively seeking new employment. Payouts of up to S$6,000 (US$4,500) will be spread across six months to cushion the financial blow of involuntary unemployment.
The Silver Support Scheme provides quarterly cash payments of up to $1,080 for Singapore Citizens aged 65 and above (previously $900), who had low incomes during their working years and now have less in retirement.
Free prescriptions and eye tests for over-60s
You can also get free NHS-funded eye tests from the age of 60 (in Scotland, eye tests are free for all ages). You'll be entitled to free NHS dental treatment if you're receiving pension guarantee credit.
Annual Wage Supplement (AWS)
The AWS is also called the “13th month payment”. It is a single annual payment on top of an employee's total annual wage. AWS is not compulsory. Payment depends on what is in your employment contract or collective agreement.
$1,400 for an eligible individual who has a valid Social Security number (SSN) ($2,800 for married couples filing a joint return if both spouses have a valid SSN or if one spouse has a valid SSN and one spouse was an active member of the U.S. Armed Forces at any time during the taxable year) plus.
The IRS has created a specific tax credit for eligible taxpayers who didn't get the stimulus money that was owed to them according to legislation that passed in 2020 (both the $1,200 and $600 payments). It's called the Recovery Rebate Credit.
For Singaporeans with an annual income of up to $34,000 and property ownership that meets the criteria: Annual Value up to $21,000: Eligible Singaporeans can expect a cash payout of $850. Annual Value between $21,001 and $31,000: The cash payout will be $450.
About 3 million adult Singaporeans to receive Assurance Package (AP) Cash in December 2025. Adult Singaporeans aged 21 and above in 2026 will receive between $100 – $600 in cash payments from 5 December 2025 onwards under the enhanced Assurance Package (AP).
You can claim a GST refund in the following situations, when additional tax is paid or deposited due to errors or omissions. When dealers and deemed export goods or services are subject to refund or refund. Refunds can also be made for purchases made by UN agencies or embassies.