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GST Voucher

Last updated: July 2026 Reviewed & verified by Galvin Mendonca

Definition

A cash and U-Save utilities rebate program designed by the government to help lower-income households offset tax costs.

Key Takeaways

  • GST Voucher: government assistance for lower/middle-income Singaporeans; 4 components (Cash, MediSave, U-Save, S&CC).
  • 2026 Cash: S$450-S$850 (income ≤S$39k, AV ≤S$31k); MediSave: S$150-S$450 (65+); automatic, no application.
  • U-Save: utility rebates S$60-S$95/quarter (up to S$570/year) auto-credited to SP bills; July 2026 double payout S$190.
  • S&CC rebates: up to 3.5 months for HDB households; all GSTV automatic if filed tax return.

Detailed Explanation

The GST Voucher (GSTV) scheme is a Singapore government program providing cash, MediSave top-ups, and U-Save utilities rebates to help lower- and middle-income Singaporeans and households offset their GST expenses and living costs. The GSTV has four components: Cash, MediSave, U-Save (utility bill rebates), and S&CC (Service & Conservancy Charges) rebates for HDB residents.

For 2026, GSTV Cash ranges from S$450-S$850 annually (for Singaporeans 21+ with income ≤S$39,000 and property Annual Value ≤S$31,000). GSTV-MediSave provides S$150-S$450 annually for seniors aged 65+. GSTV U-Save rebates range from S$60-S$95 per quarter per household (depending on flat type), totaling up to S$380-S$570 annually—in July 2026, eligible HDB households received double rebates (up to S$190) as part of Budget 2026 support. U-Save rebates are credited directly to SP utility accounts to offset electricity and gas bills. GSTV S&CC rebates provide up to 3.5 months of service charge rebates for HDB households. All GSTV payments are automatic—no application required if you filed your tax return.

Real-World Example If Raj (age 35, annual income S$35,000, living in 4-room HDB) is eligible for GSTV 2026, he receives: S$600 GSTV Cash (paid in August), and his household gets quarterly U-Save rebates of S$95 auto-credited to SP account (S$380 total annually), plus 2.5 months S&CC rebates (approximately S$200). Total GSTV benefits: approximately S$1,180 for the year.

See Also:CPFGST Voucher
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