I purchased an HDB flat and allowed the previous owner to extend his stay for 3 months after the transfer of the flat. I understand that the previous owner has paid the property tax in full based on the owner-occupier tax rates. Why was I notified now to pay an additional property tax?

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The lower owner-occupier tax rates is a concession granted only if the owner is residing in the flat. The owner-occupier tax rates will not be applied on the flat for the extension of stay period because you are not residing in the flat. During the extension of stay period, the higher residential tax rates would apply, which would result in additional property tax payable.

This information is sourced from IRAS.

I purchased an HDB flat and allowed the previous owner to extend his stay for 3 months after the transfer of the flat. I understand that the previous owner has paid the property tax in full based on the owner-occupier tax rates. Why was I notified now to pay an additional property tax?

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