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Sin duty hikes and new wealth tax: Singapore house-cleans its tax system

Innovative tax tweaks are making Singapore’s tax system fairer, more progressive and sustainable.

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These innovative moves at Budget 2023 seek to broaden Singapore’s tax revenue streams further and come at a timely juncture.

These innovative moves at Budget 2023 seek to broaden Singapore’s tax revenue streams further and come at a timely juncture.

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Simon Poh

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