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March 11, 2025
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How to report CPF Central provident fund from Singapore (foreign pension plan)

  • March 11, 2025
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I have a Central provident fund from Singapore (foreign pension plan) 20 years ago. I didn't remember the contribution amount and it grew to $xK in last year. The Central provident fund requested me to withdraw the whole amount due to I didn't work in Singapore nor live at Singapore anymore.

May I know how do I enter the $xK in the following boxes, and I also don't remember the contribution.

 

 

 

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    DaveF1006
    March 13, 2025

    You will enter the full contribution in Line 1. You do need to know the contribution amount because in Line 2a, you will need to enter the difference between the account balance and your contributions. ‌The difference is recorded at line 2a.

     

    The only other entry you need to make is in box 7.  Select the drop-down and select code 7. 

     

    You may wish to contact the Central Provident Fund to see if they have a record of your contributions or if they can provide you with a detailed summary that separates your contributions and earnings.

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    Lee-NgAuthor
    March 18, 2025

    @DaveF1006 Hi Dave,


    Thank you for your help. I contacted the Central Provident Fund and the officer replied me that the organization is unable to disclose any information relating to a specific CPF account over phone or email. This is for my own protection. I will need to find the withdrawal advice to see if there is any information.

    Let me find it and provide you an update.

     

    Thank you for your patience.

    Regards,

    lee

    Lee-NgAuthor
    March 27, 2025

    Hi Dave,

    Thank you for your patience.

    I managed to get the amount as follow:

     

    I have the question on the 1099-R form

    1 is the gross contribution which is xxxx

    2a Taxable Amount; Is the Taxable Amount the sum of Int which is xx (11.08+45.73)?

    3 Capital Gain; it will be the same as 2a because the CPF is only giving the interest.

     

    Thank you for your help

     

    Sincerely,

    lee