With the inclusion of this payout, more than S$27.6 billion worth of JSS support has been disbursed since the launch of the scheme in February 2020. If an employer has made mandatory CPF contributions for their local employees for the months of April 2021 to July 2021 by the stipulated deadlines, they will qualify for the payout.
This September payout covers wages from April 2021 to July 2021, including the enhanced JSS payout during the Phase 2 and 3 (Heightened Alert) period. According to the IRAS, “the 4-month payout coverage is higher than the usual 3-month coverage to provide cashflow support to firms affected by the protracted crisis.”
For wages paid after 31st July 2021, the payout will be distributed in December 2021. Employers that are eligible will be notified by post or they can also log into their myTax Portal to view an electronic copy of their letter.
Any employer who has registered for PayNow Corporate as of 24th September 2021 or has existing GIRO arrangements with IRAS can expect to receive the JSS payouts from today (30th September 2021). Other employers will receive their cheques from 15th October 2021.
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