We refer to Mdm Wee Siew Poh’s letter (Widow can no longer claim tax relief because of change in marital status, 28 January 2023). We are sorry for Mdm Wee’s recent bereavement and extend our condolences for her loss.  

The Foreign Domestic Worker Levy (FDWL) Relief is a tax relief targeted at married women to encourage them to continue working, and to raise families. The Minister for Finance had also extended this relief to divorced women and widows with dependent children.

We hear Mdm Wee’s concerns and will continue to review our tax policies to ensure that they remain relevant. We thank Mdm Wee for her feedback. 

Kelly Wee (Ms) 
Director (Corporate Communications)
Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore