I retired in March 2026 this year and have no income since then. However, I received a notification to file for the Year of Assessment 2026. What should I do?

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Income tax is assessed on a preceding calendar year basis. The notification to file for the Year of Assessment (YA) 2026 is for you to file for the income earned by you in 2025. You will be required to file an income tax return for YA 2026 if you have received a letter, form or SMS from IRAS informing you to do so.

I retired in March 2026 this year and have no income since then. However, I received a notification to file for the Year of Assessment 2026. What should I do?

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