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If you previously claimed Foreign Domestic Worker Levy Relief on your income tax return, there is an important change to know. The relief lapsed from Year of Assessment 2025 and can no longer be claimed. As announced in Budget 2023, the Ministry of Finance confirmed support continues instead through the concessionary Migrant Domestic Worker (MDW) levy, which is targeted at households with caregiving needs, including young children, elderly family members and persons with disa

Hiring a transfer maid can be a practical option for families who need help sooner or prefer someone with existing experience working in a Singapore household. Unlike a new overseas hire, a transfer maid is already in Singapore and is moving from one employer to another. That can make the hiring and deployment process more straightforward, although there are still several MOM requirements that both the current and new employers need to complete. Here’s how the maid transfer p

Caring for an ageing parent can be challenging, especially when balancing work, family, and caregiving responsibilities. Learn the key signs that your loved one may need extra support, the differences between an elderly care maid and a professional caregiver, and how to choose the right helper in Singapore for your family’s needs