​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​GST Voucher – Cash​

1. Eligibility​
   
   

   1.1

   Who can get the 2019 GST Voucher – Cash​​, and how much will I get if I meet the eligibility criteria?

    

   To receive the GST Voucher – Cash in 2019, you must fulfil the following criteria:
   i) You must be a Singapore citizen, residing in Singapore;
   ii) You must be aged 21 or above in 2019;
   iii) Your Income Earned in 2017 as assessed by IRAS (Assessable Income (AI) for the Year of Assessment (YA) 2018) must not exceed $28,000;
   iv) The Annual Value (AV) of your home (as indicated on your NRIC) as at 31 December 2018 must not exceed $21,000; and
   v) You must not own more than one property.​

   Income Earned in 2017: $28,000 and below (Assessable Income for YA2018)	Annual Value of Home as at 31 Dec 2018
   	Up to $13,000	$13,001 to $21,000
   GST Voucher –​ Cash (To be paid in August 2019)	$300	$150
   GST Voucher - Cash (Bicentennial Payment) (To be paid in end 2019)	$300	$150
   Total	$600	$300

   
   

   
   

   1.2

   How will I know if I qualify for the 2019 GST Voucher – Cash?
   

    

   To check your 2019 GST Voucher eligibility, you may log in to My 2019 GST Voucher from 1 July 2019. Eligible Singaporeans will be notified in July each year.

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2. Sign ​Up
   
   

   2.1

   Do I need to sign up for and/or how do I check​​ if I have signed up for my 2019 GST Voucher​ – Cash if I am eligible?

    

   If you have signed up for a previous Government payment (e.g. the​ 2018 GST Voucher, Growth Dividend or GST Credits), you do not need to sign up again. You will automatically receive your GST Voucher – Cash if you are eligible. No action is required on your part.

   ​If you have not signed up previously, you may Sign Up online.​

   Sign-up for the 2019 GST Voucher begins on 1 July 2019. The deadline to sign up is 31 December 2019.

   
   

   2.2

   How do I sign up for ​the GST​ Voucher?

    

   If you are eligible and have not signed up previously, you may Sign Up from 1 July 2019. The deadline to sign up for the 2019 GST Voucher is 31 December 2019.​

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3. Payment​
   
   

   3.1

   When will I receive my 2019 GST Voucher – Cash?​

   
   

   Citizens who are eligible and have signed up for a previous Government payment​ (e.g. the 2018 GST Voucher, Growth Dividend or GST Credits) will receive their GST Voucher – Cash on 1 August 2019.

   ​If you have not signed up previously​, you ​will need to Sign Up​​. The deadline to sign up for the 2019 GST Voucher is 31 December 2019.​​

   
   

   3.2

   What are the various ways I can receive my 2019 GST Voucher – Cash?

    

   You can choose to receive your GST Voucher – Cash in one of the following ways:.
   

   (i) Direct crediting to your DBS, POSB, OCBC or UOB savings/current bank account, or

   (ii) Via cheque*.
   

   Please note that your GST Voucher − Cash can only be credited to a local DBS, POSB, OCBC or UOB bank account. The majority of Singaporeans have bank accounts with the three local banking groups.

   *Payment by cheque takes up to 15 working days longer than direct crediting to a bank account. If you maintain a local bank account with DBS, POSB, OCBC or UOB, we encourage you to provide your bank account details for crediting

   
   

   3.3

   What if I forget to bank in or encash my cheque​ for the GST Voucher – Cash?

    

   Your cheque for your GST Voucher – Cash is valid for 6 months. If you forget to bank in or encash your cheque​, the money will be credited to your ​CPF Ordinary Account​ when the cheque expires, and it will be subjected to CPF withdrawal rules.​

   
   

   3.4

   What are the accepted forms of identification for GST Voucher – Cash ​cheque encashment or replacement request?

    

   Only NRIC or valid passport will be accepted for any GST Voucher – Cash​ cheque encashment or replacement request. ​​

   
   

   3.5

   The beneficiary is bedridden/physically immobile or of unsound mind, and does not have a bank account. How can I help the beneficiary​ encash his cheque for his GST Voucher − Cash?

    

   If you are aged 21 and above, please proceed to the bank issuing the cheque, with the following documents:

   ​(a) Original documentary evidence stating the beneficiary's medical condition (e.g. doctor's memorandum, medical report or court order). The date of the document(s) should not be more than 1 year before the cheque encashment, unless it specifically states that the patient's condition is permanent; ​
   ​​(b) Your original NRIC and a photocopy of the beneficiary's NRIC; and
   (c) Beneficiary's GST Voucher cheque for his/her GST Voucher − Cash.​

   You will be required to sign a Letter of Indemnity at the bank.

   If you are unable to fulfil any of the above​ conditions, please contact the GST Voucher hotline at 1800 2222 888 for further assistance. ​​

   
   

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