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Anonymous

25 Dec 2020

CPF

Which do you prioritise for tax reduction, SRS or topping up SA?

Which is more beneficial for tax reduction SRS or topping up SA?

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Ong Ching Kang

25 Dec 2020

Solar QAQC Lead at EDPR APAC

Ignoring your income level, I'd say CPF SA. More than just the 4% guaranteed returns, there's a max cap on SA. Also, if you are not an investor by nature, leaving your money in SRS isn't wise because of the low returns.

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Elijah Lee

19 Dec 2020

Senior Financial Services Manager at Phillip Securities (Jurong East)

Hi anon,

I do SA RSTU first, then SRS if I have to.

This is due to the 4% return on my SA monies, fuss free.

I am also wary of contributing too early to SRS as a $15.3K/yr contribution for 20 years can easily balloon to over $400K when invested. This will have an impact when I withdraw after the statutory retirement age as I might potentially have to pay tax (depending on what the tax brackets and rules look like at that time). So I prefer to leave space for SRS top ups later on in my career.

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In terms of tax relief, both will be the same. For SA top up, the tax relief limit is $7000 for self...

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