Tax in Motion Issue 5/2026

19 Mar 2026

Practice Note 1/2026 – Tax treatment for reporting distributions from retail money market fund (RMMF)

The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) has issued Practice Note No. 1/2026 – Explanation on Tax Treatment for Reporting Income Based on Profit Distribution Vouchers of RMMF, which clarifies the tax treatment and reporting requirements for unit holders receiving income distributions from RMMFs.

Practice Note 2/2026 – Tax treatment for Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) unit holders from year of assessment (YA) 2026 onwards

The IRB has issued Practice Note No. 2/2026 – Explanation of Tax Treatment for Unit Holders of REIT or Property Trust Funds (PTF) for the YA 2026 and Subsequent YAs.

Public Ruling No. 1/2026 – Tax Incentive for Returning Expert Programme 

The IRB has issued Public Ruling No. 1/2026 – Tax Incentive for Returning Expert Programme (PR 1/2026), which replaces Public Ruling No. 2/2018 of the same title.

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