Tax office thank you

I spotted this rather nice (genuinely so) message printed on my Singapore tax return recently.

“Thank you for your contribution towards nation building” Printed just under the total amount of tax owing.

One part of me says I should be scoffing cynically at this. But I did not. It was a genuinely nice message.

2 comments on “Tax office thank you”

1. Bradley said:
   

   Nation building is right. Every time I go downtown and think that this country was little more than a fishing village 50 years ago, I’m impressed. In fact, I think the amount of progress Singapore has made in such a short time is one of its most impressive achievements.

   As for taxes, I hate em. I mean who doesn’t? But, they’re a necessary evil, so I just have to shrug it off and enjoy what money I am left with. One thing that gets me though is just how high the taxes are in Singapore. 7% GST + 20% CPF. CPF isn’t technically a tax but it might as well be. I’m sure the government uses that pool of money for investments to increase capital and fund federal projects. Nothing wrong with that of course, just saying.

   My wife and I are awaiting our PR application results. I have yet to find a job, especially with the recession, so hopefully that’ll help. I’m sort of dreading that first 20% paycheck cut though. He he he.

   
   30 June 2009 at 6:52 pm
2. Andrew Lightheart @alightheart said:
   

   Yuh – I noticed that too, expected to be cynical, quite liked it.

   At least it’s reminding you why you’re paying.

   And paying so reasonably too…

   Or was this just an excuse for us to see how much you make? (I can’t QUITE make it out…)

   
   2 July 2009 at 1:04 pm

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