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 from 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 will get S$850.
- If your home’s AV is between S$21,001 and S$31,000, you will get S$450.
GST Voucher – MediSave (2025): For Senior Citizens
This MediSave top-up is for senior citizens. To receive it, 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 Table: Cash & MediSave Amounts
| 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 2025 Eligibility
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
Assessable Income (AI)
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)
The AV is the estimated yearly rent your home could get. It’s not the actual rent you receive. IRAS calculates it using market data of similar properties.
To check your home’s AV:
- Go to the IRAS “Check Annual Value of Property” portal.
Singapore Citizen Rule
Only Singapore Citizens are eligible for the GST Voucher. If you have another citizenship, ICA will need to confirm your status before you can receive the GSTV.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. When will the GST Voucher 2025 be paid out?
Cash payouts will start from August 2025. MediSave top-ups are usually given around the same time.
2. What if my Assessable Income increased after 2024?
Only your income from 2023 (YA2024) is used to determine your eligibility.
Source: GST Voucher 2025: S$450 to S$850 Get Cash & MediSave, Full Details
