Gyeonggi Province Conducts Full Investigation of High-Income Tax Delinquents Earning Over 100 Million Won Annually...1,473 Identified, 900 Million Won Collected
Suwon NewsPublished 2020.05.19 06:19
Full-scale investigation of high-income tax delinquents earning over 100 million won annually across six professional sectorsSix sectors: Medical, Legal, Financial, Major Corporations, Public and Education, Civil Servants (regardless of salary)900 million won in delinquent taxes collected from 877 individuals; remaining 596 negligent taxpayers undergoing sequential salary garnishment
[Suwon Ilbo=Park No-hoon Reporter] Gyeonggi Province conducted a full investigation of high-income tax delinquents earning over 100 million won annually, identifying 1,473 individuals. Of these, 877 individuals had 900 million won in delinquent taxes collected, while the remaining 596 negligent taxpayers are currently undergoing special management and sequential salary garnishment, the province announced on the 19th.
The investigation was conducted from February to April, divided into six professional sectors including medical, legal, financial, major corporations, public and education, and civil servants. For the civil servant sector, tax delinquency was investigated regardless of the 100 million won annual salary threshold.
By sector, a total of 1,473 individuals were identified: ▲Medical sector 172 people ▲Financial sector 111 people ▲Legal sector 53 people ▲Major corporations 528 people ▲Public and education sector 201 people ▲Civil servants 408 people. Their total tax delinquency amounts to 2.1 billion won.
Among identified cases, Mr. A, a resident of Namyangju, operated a hospital in Seoul and earned over 700 million won annually in reported income alone, yet failed to pay approximately 20 million won in local income tax and other taxes since 2018 and refused voluntary payment, resulting in salary garnishment.
Ms. B, who failed to pay 5 million won in property tax and other taxes last year, repeatedly delayed payment despite continued collection notices, claiming financial difficulties. However, when identified in this full investigation as a fund manager earning over 500 million won annually, she immediately paid the taxes. She was found to be a negligent taxpayer.
A civil servant, Mr. C, working at City Hall received an 80 million won annual salary yet delayed tax payment until delinquent taxes reached 14 million won. He was identified in this investigation and paid his taxes by the voluntary payment deadline.
Additionally, Mr. D, a company executive earning 170 million won annually, failed to pay 16 million won in taxes, while Ms. E, a high-income lawyer earning 100 million won annually, had evaded 3 million won in taxes before paying after this investigation began.
Lee Ui-hwan, Director of Tax Justice at Gyeonggi Province, stated, "High-salary professionals and CEOs should demonstrate greater compliance with their tax obligations." He added, "However, a significant portion of the delinquents identified in this investigation are typical habitual delinquents with weak tax compliance awareness. To foster a culture of honest tax payment among high-income earners, we will continue to aggressively collect delinquent taxes through legal procedures."
By sector, a total of 1,473 individuals were identified: ▲Medical sector 172 people ▲Financial sector 111 people ▲Legal sector 53 people ▲Major corporations 528 people ▲Public and education sector 201 people ▲Civil servants 408 people. Their total tax delinquency amounts to 2.1 billion won.
Among identified cases, Mr. A, a resident of Namyangju, operated a hospital in Seoul and earned over 700 million won annually in reported income alone, yet failed to pay approximately 20 million won in local income tax and other taxes since 2018 and refused voluntary payment, resulting in salary garnishment.
Ms. B, who failed to pay 5 million won in property tax and other taxes last year, repeatedly delayed payment despite continued collection notices, claiming financial difficulties. However, when identified in this full investigation as a fund manager earning over 500 million won annually, she immediately paid the taxes. She was found to be a negligent taxpayer.
A civil servant, Mr. C, working at City Hall received an 80 million won annual salary yet delayed tax payment until delinquent taxes reached 14 million won. He was identified in this investigation and paid his taxes by the voluntary payment deadline.
Additionally, Mr. D, a company executive earning 170 million won annually, failed to pay 16 million won in taxes, while Ms. E, a high-income lawyer earning 100 million won annually, had evaded 3 million won in taxes before paying after this investigation began.
Lee Ui-hwan, Director of Tax Justice at Gyeonggi Province, stated, "High-salary professionals and CEOs should demonstrate greater compliance with their tax obligations." He added, "However, a significant portion of the delinquents identified in this investigation are typical habitual delinquents with weak tax compliance awareness. To foster a culture of honest tax payment among high-income earners, we will continue to aggressively collect delinquent taxes through legal procedures."
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