How to Generate & Submit IR8A Form?

Before generating file, kindly make sure 'IR8A Setup' information is completely filled up under Admin Management. ( How to Add New Company? )

1. Go to Reports Management -> Click 'IRAS'.

2. Login with Username and Password -> Click 'IRAS Setup'
This step is to do some preparations for submission file generation.

3. Click Green button. User will see the list of employees. If the list doesn't display all employee names, click 'Generate'.

4. Click 'IR8A' button at the right most column. Fill up the information and click 'Save'. This setup is to be done for all employees.

5. Go to main page and click 'IR8A'.

6. Select 'File Type'.

7. Keyin 'Bonus Declaration' date and 'Director Fee Approval' date.

8. Click Green button.

5. Tick the boxes for employee selection and click 'Generate IR8A XML' button.

6. Save the generated IR8A file in a designated folder.

7. Run 'Validation & Submission Application' and click 'Next'.
This software is to be downloaded from IRAS Website. (http://www.iras.gov.sg/irasHome/page04.aspx?id=3274)

8. Click 'Browse' and look for the file. Click 'Validate'. (Step 1)

9. User will be allowed to click 'Next' if there is no error in the file's validation. Below page is to check summary of IR8A file. (Step 2)

10. Click 'Login to Submit' and it will navigate to IRAS website. (Step 3)

11. Choose 'My Organisation's/Business' Tax Matters' option and login with 'SingPass' or IRAS PIN'.

12. IRAS will display an acknowledgement page for successful submission.