Over $1.2 billion dollars worth of GST Vouchers and Medisave top-ups will be given out to a total of 1.57 million eligible Singapore citizens this year.
The public can check for the GST Voucher and eligibility online by logging in using their SingPass from the official website www.gstvoucher.gov.sg.
Below is the breakdown of the GST Voucher and U-Save household rebate for this year.
Check GST Voucher2 017 GST Voucher – Cash Special Payment
Income Earned in 2015: $28,000 and below (Assessable Income for YA2016) | Annual Value of Home as at 31 Dec 2016 | |
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Up to $13,000 | $13,001 to $21,000 | |
Regular GST Voucher – Cash (To be paid in August 2017) | $300 | $150 |
One-off GST Voucher – Cash Special Payment (To be paid in November 2017) | $200 | $100 |
Total | $500 | $250 |
Note: Singaporeans who own more than one property as at 31 Dec 2016 will not be eligible for the 2017 GST Voucher.
GST Voucher – U-Save for 2017
HDB Flat Type | Current Annual Rebate | Increase in Annual Rebate | Revised Annual Rebate |
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1- and 2-room | $260 | $120 | $380 |
3-room | $240 | $100 | $340 |
4-room | $220 | $80 | $300 |
5-room | $200 | $60 | $260 |
Executive / Multi-Gen | $180 | $40 | $220 |
Note: Households whose members own more than one property are not eligible. The GST Voucher – U-Save is paid over four quarters, in January, April, July, October. This increase will take effect from July 2017.