SGAbout 15,000 taxpayers in Singapore, including NSmen and their eligible family members, were affected by incorrect NSman tax relief calculations due to a system error in the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) database. The error impacted tax years 2025 and 2026, leading to some taxpayers facing higher tax bills while others received refunds. Approximately S$930,000 will be recovered, and S$995,000 will be refunded. Most adjustments are below S$200, though some could reach up to S$900 depending on individual circumstances. MINDEF discovered the issue during record reviews in May 2026 and has since corrected the data. Taxpayers will receive revised notices by September 2026, and those on automatic payment plans will have their payments adjusted accordingly.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about a technical error affecting tax relief calculations, with no evident ideological framing or biased language. It provides balanced details about both the financial impact on taxpayers and the corrective actions being taken by the relevant authorities.
