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.

Last updated 13 July 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

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 is OPEN Programme Brochure
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/or sit for one of the 2 exam dates. Please note that the revision and exam dates in the registration form apply to registrations received by 14 September 2026. If you register after this date, different dates will apply. Please ensure you select your exam date accordingly.

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 an email confirmation 2 weeks before the programme commences.

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/or sit for one of the 2 exam dates.

Revision Sessions: 28th September 2026* | 9th December 2026*

Exam Dates: 29th October 2026* | 11th January 2027*

Please note that the revision and exam dates above apply to registrations received by 14th September 2026. If you register after this date, a different date may apply. Please ensure that you select your exam date accordingly.

*Date is correct at the time of publication and may be subjected 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 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.

Registration Form

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