Will there be changes to the technical file format when IRAS makes changes to the Form IR8A and/ or appendices?

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Tax changes and new government initiatives may result in changes to the technical file format/ specifications. We will publish the changes on our website by Aug every year and inform all AIS payroll software vendors via email.

This information is sourced from IRAS

Will there be changes to the technical file format when IRAS makes changes to the Form IR8A and/ or appendices?

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