GST Voucher 2025: Get Up to S$850 Cash & MediSave – Are You Eligible?
Many Singaporeans look forward to the GST Voucher each year, as it helps to cover everyday costs. If you’re wondering if you qualify for the GST Voucher in 2025, this guide explains the criteria in a clear and simple way.
GST Voucher – Cash (2025): Who Can Get It?
To receive the GSTV Cash payout in 2025, you need to meet all of these requirements:
- You must be a Singapore Citizen and live in Singapore.
- You must be 21 years old or older in 2025.
- Your Assessable Income (AI) for the year 2024 must be S$39,000 or less.
- The Annual Value (AV) of your home (as of December 31, 2024) must be S$31,000 or less.
- You must own no more than one property.
If you meet all the criteria, the amount you receive depends on your home’s AV.
The cash payout will be given out starting in August 2025.
GSTV Cash Payout Amounts (2025)
If you are 21 or older in 2025 and your AI is S$39,000 or less (for the year 2024):
- If your home’s AV is up to S$21,000, you’ll get S$850.
- If your home’s AV is between S$21,001 and S$31,000, you’ll get S$450.
GST Voucher – MediSave (2025): For Senior Citizens
This MediSave top-up is for older Singaporeans. To get the MediSave top-up, you must:
- Be a Singapore Citizen.
- Be 65 years old or older in 2025.
- Have a home AV of S$31,000 or less (as of December 31, 2024).
- Own no more than one property.
The amount you receive increases as you get older. This can help offset medical costs at clinics, polyclinics, hospitals, and more.
GSTV MediSave Payout Amounts (2025)
If your home’s AV is up to S$21,000:
- Age 65–74: S$250
- Age 75–84: S$350
- Age 85+: S$450
If your home’s AV is between S$21,001 and S$31,000:
- Age 65–74: S$150
- Age 75–84: S$250
- Age 85+: S$350
Quick Summary: Cash & MediSave GST Voucher
| Category | AV up to S$21,000 | AV S$21,001 – S$31,000 |
|---|---|---|
| GSTV Cash (Age 21+) | S$850 | S$450 |
| MediSave 65–74 | S$250 | S$150 |
| MediSave 75–84 | S$350 | S$250 |
| MediSave 85+ | S$450 | S$350 |
How to Check Your GST Voucher Eligibility for 2025
It’s easy to check if you’re eligible. Just log in with your Singpass:
- Go to the official GST Voucher e-services portal.
The portal will show your AI, property information, and whether you will receive Cash or MediSave.
Understanding Common Terms for GST Voucher
Assessable Income (AI) Explained
This is your income after taking away allowable expenses and approved donations. It includes:
- Salary
- Business/trade income
- Rental income
Example:
Income: S$35,000
Donations: S$5,000
Assessable Income = S$30,000
To find your AI:
- Go to the IRAS myTax Portal.
- Click on Individual Income Tax.
- Click on View Notices.
- Find your Notice of Assessment.
Annual Value (AV) Explained
The AV is the estimated yearly rent your home could get – not what you actually earn from renting it out. IRAS calculates it using market data from similar properties.
To check your home’s AV:
- Go to the IRAS “Check Annual Value of Property” portal.
Singapore Citizen Rule for GST Voucher
Only Singapore Citizens are eligible for the GST Voucher. If you have citizenship in another country, ICA will need to confirm your status before you can receive the GSTV.
Frequently Asked Questions About GST Voucher 2025
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When will the GST Voucher 2025 be paid out?
Cash payouts will start in August 2025. MediSave top-ups are usually given around the same time.
Source: GST Voucher 2025: S$450 to S$850 Get Cash & MediSave, Full Details