Notify IRAS on the Date of Demolition
Owners must notify IRAS within 15 days from the date of demolition or removal of their buildings or any part of their buildings.
How to Notify IRAS
- Log in to mytax.iras.gov.sg.
- At the top menu, select 'Inbox (myTax Mail)'.
Penalty for Non-Compliance
The penalty is a fine of up to $5,000 and an interest on the tax at such rate as may be prescribed (if any).
Submit Relevant Information to IRAS
Upon notification of the demolition or removal of the building or any part of the building, IRAS will write to owners to request for the following information:
- The date the building was vacated;
- The date the building was demolished;
- The expected date of completion of the new building;
- A copy of the BCA permit to carry out structural/demolition works;
- A copy of the URA lodgement form or the notice of grant of provisional or written permission;
- The proposed plot ratio;
- A copy of the Liability Order for the Land Betterment Charge (if any); and
- A copy of the location and site plan (preferably in A4 size).
You must submit the information to IRAS upon request.
Penalty for Non-Compliance
The penalty is a fine of up to $1,000.
Revision of Annual Value
The Annual Value (AV) of the property that is demolished will be determined at 5% of the estimated freehold market value of the land.
A Valuation Notice reflecting the revised AV will be sent to the owner. The tax payable is computed based on non-residential tax rate of 10%.
Example of Tax Payable for a Property that is Demolished
Annual Tax payable before demolition (based on building AV of $24,000 and enjoys owner-occupier tax rates)
Annual Value ($) | Tax Rate | Property Tax Payable |
---|---|---|
First 8,000 | X 0% | = 0 |
Next 16,000 | X 4% | = $640 |
Property Tax Payable = $640
Annual Tax payable after demolition (based on land AV of $240,000)
Annual Value ($) | Tax Rate | Property Tax Payable |
---|---|---|
240,000 | X 10% | = $24,000 |
Property Tax Payable = $24,000
Claim Property Tax Remission
Individual property owners who rebuild their property for owner-occupation may be eligible for property tax remission.
Find out about Property Tax Remission for Rebuilding an Owner-Occupied House