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Tax Academy of Singapore

Income Tax Programme Level 1

Tax compliance is a critical skill for any modern business or finance professional. If you have little to no prior tax knowledge, getting started can feel like a hurdle. Our foundational Income Tax Programme Level 1 is now available as a fully flexible, self-paced e-learning course — accessible to professionals worldwide.

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Last updated 25 June 2026

Programme Overview

  • Provide a basic knowledge of tax law application and practice

  • Reinforcement of basic income tax principles and concepts through e-learning and practical cases

Programme Details

Programme Details

Delivery Mode

E-learning

Pre-Requisites

Participants with little or no knowledge in income tax

Accreditation

NIL

Advanced Diploma in International Taxation (ADIT)

This course is suitable for candidates who wish to take Paper 2 of the ADIT exam

Links

Intake 2/2026 (August 2026)

Registration is OPEN
Programme Brochure

Topics

  1. Arrangement and Administration of the Income Tax Act & Definition of Terms

  2. Scope of Charge and General Deduction Formula

  3. Taxation of Employment Income - Section 10(1)(b), and Related Exemptions and Deductions 

  4. Taxation of Other Income - Section 10(1)(d) to Section 10(1)(g), and Related Exemptions and Deductions

  5. Deductions under Section 37

  6. Personal Reliefs and Tax Rebate 

  7. Computation of income tax liability of an individual

  8. Taxation of Individuals – Trade, Business and Profession

Course Fees 

$1,144.50 (including GST) 

Fees include the written examination fee for the first sitting.    

  • Overseas participants who in their business capacity belong overseas and are sponsored by overseas employers, will pay SGD1,050 (no exam). 

  • Self-funded individuals may apply for Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) funding, subject to the respective conditions. 

After payment is received, we will send you an email confirmation 2 weeks before the programme commences. 

Note:  

The examination is optional. Whilst you may choose to sit for the exam, it is not a prerequisite for advancing to Income Tax Programme Level 2. You will be considered to have completed the Level 1 programme once you have finished all e-learning videos, quizzes and course materials, after which you will be eligible to register for Level 2 Income Tax when the next registration period opens. An opt-out link for the examination will be provided after the programme begins. If you are sponsored by your company, please check with your organisation on their requirements regarding the examination. 

Important: Enter the address where invoices should be sent upon account/profile creation on our registration page. This can be your home address or company address. 

NOTE: Please ensure that you have read and understood the Terms and Conditions for courses before you register. 

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