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With the increase in CPF contribution rates, the allocation rates to the Ordinary Account (OA), Special Account (SA) and Medisave Account (MA) will also be adjusted. CPF Allocation Rates Changes New allocation rates* from 1 Sep 2012 (increases from current rates are in brackets) Age OA SA MA 13.5 9.5 9.5 Above 50 to 55 years (+0.5) (+1.5) (+0.5) 12 2 9.5 Above 55 to 60 years (+0.5) (+1) (+0.5) 1.5 Above 60 to 65 years 3.5 9.5 (+0.5)
* % of wages.
(A2) Higher CPF Contribution Rates for Older Self-Employed Persons The Medisave contribution rates for self-employed persons aged 50 years and above, and with annual net trade income of $18,000 and above, will be increased by 0.5% from 1 Jan 2013. This change will align the MA contribution rates for older SEPs with that for older employees. Budget 2012 Key Budget Initiatives 2
Medisave Contribution Rates for Self-Employed Persons with Annual Net Trade Income of $18,000 and above Age as at 1 Jan Period 50 years or more Current From 1 Jan 2013 9.0% 9.5%
Further details on contribution rates can be found on the Ministry of Manpower website at www.mom.gov.sg. (A3) Higher Earned Income Tax Relief for Older Workers The earned income tax relief will be doubled for workers aged 55 years and above. This will be effective from YA2013 onwards. This will cost $30 million per year. Age Current Relief New Relief 55-59 $3,000 $6,000 60 and above $4,000 $8,000
(B2) Enhanced Lease Buy-back Scheme (LBS) The LBS will be enhanced so that: Beneficiaries may cash out the proceeds after setting aside the prevailing Minimum Sum in their Retirement Accounts.
Budget 2012 Key Budget Initiatives 2 The LBS bonus will be increased from $10,000 to up to $20,000 per household ($15,000 cash; $5,000 CPF). More details on (B1) and (B2) will be provided during the Ministry of National Development Committee of Supply.
(C2) Expansion of Long term and Community-based Care Long term care services ranging from nursing home care to home- and community-based care will be improved significantly by 2020. More details on (C1) and (C2) will be provided by the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports during their Committee of Supply.
(D2) Grant for Hiring a Foreign Domestic Helper A $120 grant per month will be provided in place of subsidies for non-medical home-based care to help lower- and middle-income families who may prefer to hire a foreign domestic helper to care for an elderly member at home (if the senior cannot perform three or more Activities of Daily Living, or has severe dementia).
(D3) GST Absorption for ILTC Sector To further improve affordability of long term care, GST for all subsidised patients using ILTC services will be permanently absorbed. This will include Community Hospitals, nursing homes and home care. More details on (D1) and (D3) will be provided during the Ministry of Health Committee of Supply. Details on (D2) will be provided during the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports Committee of Supply. (D4) Enhancement for Active Seniors (EASE) Programme A new subsidy will be given for installing elderly-friendly features in homes, such as anti-slip treatment to bathroom tiles and grab bars. The modifications cost around $2,000, and the subsidy will cover up to 95% of this cost. About 130,000 households with at least one senior or disabled person will benefit. This will cost the Government $260 million over 10 years. More details will be provided during the Ministry of National Development Committee of Supply. (D5) Medifund Top-up
The Government will top-up $600 million to the Medifund. This enables $20 million (over
20%) more help to be disbursed each year. (D6) One-off Medisave Top-up To offset the increase in MediShield premiums in 2012, all Singapore Citizens insured under MediShield will receive a one-off Medisave top-up. Age Group Medisave Top-up 1-40 $50 41-50 $100 51-60 $200 61-75 $300 76 and above $400 This will benefit more than 3 million Singaporeans. More details on the MediShield premium changes will be provided during the Ministry of Health Committee of Supply.
(F) Uplifting Low Income Families (F1) Extend Pre-School Subsidies A new per capita household income criterion will be introduced to the Kindergarten Fee Assistance Scheme (KiFAS) and the Centre-based Fee Assistance for Childcare (CFAC). (F2) Financial Assistance Schemes (FAS) for Schools The household income ceiling of the MOE FAS will be raised. All families who meet either the gross household income ceiling of $2,500 or the per capita income cap of $625 will qualify for subsidies. The enhancement will benefit an additional 40,000 students. (F3) Top-Ups to School Advisory Committees/ School Management Committees Fund The School Advisory Committees and Schools Management Committees funds will receive top-ups of between $10,000 and $15,000 per year for the next three years. (F4) Enhance Student Care Fee Assistance (SCFA) Scheme The SCFA scheme will be enhanced and extended to help more lower-income families with monthly household income of up $3,500. Larger families will also benefit from the new per capita household income criterion. The enhancements to SCFA will benefit 3,700 children. (F5) Top-up to Edusave Endowment Fund The Edusave Endowment Fund will receive a $200 million top-up. (F6) Top-up to ComCare Endowment Fund The ComCare Endowment Fund will receive a $200 million top-up. (F7) Top-ups to Community Organisations A total of $10 million will be given to our Self-Help Groups and the CCC ComCare Fund. More details on (F1) and (F4) will be provided during the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports Committee of Supply. Details on (F2) and (F3) will be provided during the Ministry of Education Committee of Supply.
our elderly households staying in 1- to 3-room HDB flats pay in GST, and offset about half of the total GST bills for our lower-income families (who do not have elderly members). The GST Voucher has 3 components and will cost $680 million in FY2012: GST Voucher Cash: The amount that an eligible Singaporean will receive is based on his income and the value of his home, as shown below: Assessable Income for YA2011 < $24,000 Annual Value of Home as at 31 Dec 2011 Up to $13,000 $250 $13,001 to $20,000 $100
The annual value criterion of $20,000 will cover all HDB properties as well as lowerend private properties. GST Voucher Medisave: This comprises an annual top-up to the Medisave Accounts of older Singaporeans aged 65 and above and living in properties which have an Annual Value that does not exceed $20,000. About 85% of all elderly Singaporeans will benefit. Annual Value of Home as at 31 Dec 2011 Age 65-74 75-84 85 Up to $13,000 $250 $350 $450 $13,001 to $20,000 $150 $250 $350
GST Voucher U-Save: These will be given to all HDB households to help directly offset their monthly utilities bills. HDB Flat Type 1- & 2- Room 3-Room 4-Room 5-Room Executive Annual GST Voucher U-Save $260 $240 $220 $200 $180
Singaporeans can expect to receive their annual GST Voucher Cash and GST Voucher Medisave from Aug 2012 onwards. The GST Voucher U-Save will be given out in Jan and Jul each year, starting Jul 2012. Singaporeans who qualify for the GST Voucher will receive a letter in Jul 2012. Click here for a list of questions and answers on the GST Voucher. Budget 2012 Key Budget Initiatives 2
For further clarification on the GST Voucher Cash and Medisave, you can email gstvoucher@cpf.gov.sg or call 1800 2222 888 (Mon-Fri: 8am6pm). For further clarification on the GST Voucher U-Save, you can spservices@singaporepower.com.sg or call 1800 2222 333 (Mon-Fri: 8am6pm). email
(H) Enhancing our Transport System (H1) Improving Bus Service Levels The Government will partner public transport operators (PTOs) to add 800 buses over the next five years, or a 20% increase. The Government will provide funding for 550 buses, while the public bus operators will add another 250 buses. The Government will be funding running costs over 10 years. $1.1 billion will be set aside for a Bus Services Enhancement Fund for these commitments. (H2) Carbon Emissions-based Vehicle Scheme (CEVS) The current Green Vehicle Rebate (GVR) scheme will be replaced with a new CEVS in Jan 2013. This will cost the Government $34 million per year. CEVS is based on carbon efficiency and will be applicable to all new passenger cars. Cars with low carbon emissions will enjoy rebates on their ARF of up to $20,000, while those with high carbon emissions will have to pay a registration surcharge of up to $20,000. For commercial vehicles and motorcycles, the Government the GVR scheme will be extended till end-2014. More details will be provided during the Ministry of Transport Committee of Supply. (H3) Lowering of Special Diesel Tax for Euro V Vehicles The Special Tax for Euro V-compliant diesel cars will be lowered from $1.25 per cc to $0.40 per cc from 1 Jan 2013. (H4) Removal of Additional Transfer Fee (ATF) The ATF, levied on used-vehicle transactions, will be removed with effect from 18 Feb 2012. This amounts to $70 million per year in revenue foregone. More details on measures (H3) and (H4) can be found on the Land Transport Authority (LTA) website at www.lta.gov.sg.
(I) Miscellaneous Tax Initiatives (I1) Excise Taxes on Non-Cigarette Tobacco Products The excise duties on (a) beedies, ang hoon and smokeless tobacco; and (b) unmanufactured tobacco will be raised by 20% and 10% respectively with effect from 17 Feb 2012.
(I2) GST Relief Goods brought in by qualifying travellers and residents from abroad will be given higher relief from 1 Apr 2012: Time spent abroad GST import relief Away for 48 hours or more $600 Away for less than 48 hours $150