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.
Programme Overview
Provides basic knowledge in income tax principles 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 | Programme is recommended for 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 | Registration is OPEN (opens in new tab) |
Rolling registration | Register anytime and start learning immediately – no fixed intakes, no waiting. At your own time, choose to attend one of the 2 optional in-person revision sessions and sit for the exam. Please note that the revision and exam dates in the registration form apply to registrations received by 15 March 2027. If you register after this date, different dates will apply. Session dates are fixed upon registration. |
Topics
Arrangement and Administration of the Income Tax Act & Definition of Terms
Scope of Charge and General Deduction Formula
Taxation of Employment Income - Section 10(1)(b), and Related Exemptions and Deductions
Taxation of Other Income - Section 10(1)(d) to Section 10(1)(g), and Related Exemptions and Deductions
Deductions under Section 37
Personal Reliefs and Tax Rebate
Computation of income tax liability of an individual
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 a registration confirmation email within the following week.
New! Rolling Registration
Register anytime and start learning immediately – no fixed intakes, no waiting. At your own time, choose to attend one of the 2 optional in-person revision sessions and sit for the exam. Please select either Option 1 or Option 2 below.
Option 1
Revision: 9 December 2026*
Exam: 11 January 2027*
Option 2
Revision: 1 March 2027*
Exam: 30 March 2027*
The revision and exam dates listed above apply to registrations received by 15 March 2027. If you register after this date, different date options will be available. Session dates are fixed upon successful registration and cannot be changed, and seats are non-transferable.
*Date is correct at the time of publication and may be subject to change.
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 option is available on the registration form. 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.
Registration Form
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