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[Back to home](https://ask.gov.sg/iras) *** Updated by IRAS 2y ago As a US Citizen, you will receive the same Stamp Duty treatment as Singapore Citizens under the [Free Trade Agreement ABSD Remission](https://www.iras.gov.sg/taxes/stamp-duty/for-property/appeals-refunds-reliefs-and-remissions/common-stamp-duty-remissions-and-reliefs-for-property/foreigners-eligible-for-absd-remission-under-free-trade-agreements-\(ftas\)). For the purchase of a residential property, [ABSD](https://www.iras.gov.sg/taxes/stamp-duty/for-property/buying-or-acquiring-property/additional-buyer's-stamp-duty-\(absd\)) may be payable. However, the ABSD will be computed at the rate applicable to Singapore Citizens rather than the rate for SPRs. ## Topics: [Stamp Duty](https://ask.gov.sg/iras?topic=Stamp+Duty) [Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD)](https://ask.gov.sg/iras?topic=Stamp+Duty&subtopic=Additional+Buyer%27s+Stamp+Duty+%28ABSD%29) Was this answer helpful? Loading feedback counts... ### Related questions [If I am a US Citizen purchasing my first residential property in Singapore, will I incur Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD)? iras Updated 2y ago 23](https://ask.gov.sg/iras/questions/cln4esmvd001k5v0x5xhhbfj2?from=topics) [I am a foreigner, and my spouse is a US Citizen. Is Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD) payable if we were to purchase a residential property? iras Updated 2y ago 7](https://ask.gov.sg/iras/questions/cls10k66k00odoimjs4ertk17?from=topics) [Do we need to pay Additional Buyer's Stamp (ABSD) when buying our first home in Singapore if I'm a Singapore PR and my wife is a US citizen? iras Updated 1y ago 1](https://ask.gov.sg/iras/questions/cm5n8bhin003fygvfse3pcdaz?from=topics) [I'm a Singaporean, intending to jointly purchase a condo with my husband who is a US Citizen. iras Updated 2y ago 1](https://ask.gov.sg/iras/questions/cln4esmvd001g5v0xiewqjc6c?from=topics) ## Need more help? Describe your issues to us. [Contact us](https://ask.gov.sg/iras/questions/new)