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« on: 04 October 2007, 17:21:27 pm » |
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My husband pays alimony in The Netherlands.We are wondering what the maximum amount that can be deducted per month from his taxable income.
We would appreciate your answers. Thanks.
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« on: 04 October 2007, 17:21:27 pm » |
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« Reply #1 on: 04 October 2007, 17:46:24 pm » |
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I may be wrong, but I dont' think there's anything you can do about it. The maintenance payment has been agreed (or not agreed) in a court of law and is based on what is needed to support his ex-wife (and probably children). His ex-wife will probably be entitled to a % of his taxable pension fund too!
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up to S$2000
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« Reply #2 on: 04 October 2007, 17:54:39 pm » |
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only up to S$2000 per year for ex-wife relief.
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« Reply #3 on: 04 October 2007, 18:11:11 pm » |
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Which law: Dutch law or Singapore law?
Makes a huge difference.
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« Reply #4 on: 04 October 2007, 18:12:05 pm » |
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I pay S$7k a month and get no deduction - i have tried...
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« Reply #5 on: 04 October 2007, 18:46:47 pm » |
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To Nope - u didn't even get SGD$2000 relief that was mentioned as ex wife relief? how come?
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« Reply #6 on: 05 October 2007, 11:57:11 am » |
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Because my ex wife is in UK - but lets face it S$ 2000 relief works out as S$ 400 tax saving -
I am paying S$84k a year - so S$400 is irrelevant.
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« Reply #7 on: 05 October 2007, 12:40:12 pm » |
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Tax deductible alimony - great idea.
I could get married, agree to support my wife from my salary, then we get amicaboy divorced ... and suddenly the govt takes over 21% of my wife support obigations.
Or maybe we could both keep earming, and agree to pay alimony to each other, and neither of us would have to pay tax.
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« Reply #8 on: 05 October 2007, 16:33:12 pm » |
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but u cannot blame us for trying -
don't get alot for my tax dollars here
I pay well over 100k in Income Tax, plus prop tax plus road tax plus gst
No kids at local school and private medical cover....
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« Reply #9 on: 06 October 2007, 16:29:20 pm » |
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ok, i guess in a capitalisitc society everyone is entitled to try and maximise their returns, but I am glad you were turned down, as I am not sure why the government here should subsidise you for commitments that have nothing to do with Singapore, and I disagree you don't get a lot for your tax dollars.
I would argue the biggest privilege you get is living in a place which affords you the opportunity to earn a high 6-figure sum, and for which you are charged a mere 15% to 20% (whatever your exact tax rate is). You are able to live well and securely on this salary, enjoy life's luxuries, and enjoy peace and safety for your family.
I am lucky enough to be in a similar boat (a smaller one, but a boat nonetheless, not a dinghy say...). Have been here for over 5 years, and still thankful for the opportunity
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« Reply #10 on: 07 October 2007, 12:44:55 pm » |
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but u cannot blame us for trying -
don't get alot for my tax dollars here
I pay well over 100k in Income Tax, plus prop tax plus road tax plus gst
No kids at local school and private medical cover....
Interesting. Here we have a poster claiming to make in excess of 580K/pa and has to resort to asking this type of question in a forum noted for it's trolls & flamers? For that kind of money & without kids, I would like to think I would have a professional tax advisor to answer those kind of queries rather than asking a bunch of unregistered trolls. |
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« Reply #11 on: 08 October 2007, 9:10:50 am » |
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if u actually read the post - you will see i was replying not asking a question.
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« Reply #12 on: 08 October 2007, 13:53:19 pm » |
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Why are you guys such a** .You guys think you're perfect.Dont you have anything else to do but bully posters and people nice enough to respond to serious queries? This is a forum to help each other out and not to be make fun of...if you don't know the answer or doesnt understand the question, just shut up, will you?
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