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Highlights of the
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Dear Students, Let’s
begin with some fun Tax facts: Fact
#1: There is no
known civilisation that did not impose taxes. Even the very first known
civilisation, the Sumerians, recorded their tax history on clay cones*. Fact
#2: The
far-reaching impact of tax can be observed in the English language too! Guess
what has the term “daylight robbery” got to do with tax? Read about the Window Tax
that was in force in the 18th and 19th centuries. Aren’t
you comforted that there is a stable profession that has existed since the
first civilisation? How cool is that! Talk about a sustainable career! Have you
ever thought about the kind of environment you would like to work in after
graduation? Look through
the list below and if it fits what you are searching for, a tax career may be
right for you! Are you interested in being at the forefront of change and
shaping behaviour? Are you excited at the prospects of building a
career punctuated with drama and detective work? ·
“Tax
Investigations by the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore” ·
“Shakira Could
Face Trial In Spain Over Tax Evasion, Judge Rules” Are you revving up for a globe-trotting career, being in the
thick of business in global enterprises and playing a role in strategic
business decisions? With
every country having their own tax rules, you can be involved in strategic
business decisions by reviewing, evaluating, and managing tax risks for
multinational corporations throughout their international network across the
world! Exciting, multi-faceted and presents many possibilities With so many different types of taxes one can specialise in,
such as Property Tax, Goods and Services Tax just to name a few, the career
pathways are varied and fascinating. The business world is indeed your
playground! Piqued Your Interest in Tax?
One way is subscribing to the tax channel by scanning the QR
code on the left, for
daily doses of
interesting tax news, upcoming tax events which you can join for free! Simply
register with your matriculation number in
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events organised by the Singapore Chartered Tax
Professionals
(SCTP). A dedicated organisation focused on supporting tax professionals
throughout your career journey, below are just
some of the key areas of support SCTP has put in place to facilitate
progress throughout your tax career. Click on any of the boxes for more
information!
(Proceed to click on each box above
for more information.) Signing
off with a food-for-thought article. Do you agree: Embryos can be listed as
dependents on tax returns.
How would
tax shape the world of tomorrow? Do you want to play a key role in this
evolution?
*Source:
71 Interesting
Tax Facts
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