National Tax Service Announces Strong Measures to Collect 110 Trillion Won in Unpaid Taxes

Im Kwang-hyeon, the new Commissioner of the National Tax Service, has expressed a strong determination to collect the outstanding tax amounting to 110 trillion won.

During his inauguration ceremony held at the National Tax Service on the afternoon of the 23rd, Commissioner Im emphasized the urgent need for a response to the issue of tax delinquencies, revealing plans to reclassify delinquent taxpayers through a comprehensive survey of unpaid taxes.

According to the National Tax Statistics Portal, the accumulated unpaid national taxes as of last year amounted to 110.731 trillion won. Of this amount, approximately 83%, or 91.3748 trillion won, is in a 'reserve for collection' status, making it virtually impossible to collect. The accumulated unpaid national taxes reached 110.731 trillion won, with about 83% of that amount in a 'reserve for collection' status, indicating severe collection challenges.

To address this serious problem of unpaid taxes, Commissioner Im announced the immediate establishment of a 'National Tax Delinquency Management Unit' within the National Tax Service, aiming for systematic management of tax delinquencies.

Establishment of the 'National Tax Delinquency Management Unit'

Differentiated Approaches for High-Value, Habitual Delinquents and Livelihood-Based Delinquents

Commissioner Im stated, "We will mobilize all available means to collect from high-value and habitual delinquents, including those who have concealed assets both domestically and abroad," expressing a strong commitment to enforcement.

Mobilization of all available means

This is interpreted as a determination to achieve tax justice through strict responses to tax evasion and delinquency.

On the other hand, for livelihood-based delinquents, he indicated that policies would be pursued to support their economic recovery through collaboration with welfare departments.

By applying differentiated approaches based on the types of delinquents, he showed a commitment to efficient management of unpaid taxes while also considering social equity.

Image source: Im Kwang-hyeon, Commissioner of the National Tax Service / National Tax Service, News1