Gangnam-gu Provides Free Support for Small Taxpayers' Local Tax Appeals

For Individuals with Claims Under 10 Million KRW... Operation of the 'Selected Representative' System Including Lawyer and Tax Advisor Consultations

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gangnam-gu (District Mayor Jeong Soon-gyun) has been operating the ‘Local Tax Selected Agent’ system since last month, which provides free legal review and consultation by lawyers and tax accountants to low-income taxpayers who have objections to tax imposition, assisting them with appeal procedures.

The support targets individuals who file an appeal for a tax amount of 10 million KRW or less, and only taxpayers whose total property value including their spouse is 500 million KRW or less and whose comprehensive income amount is 50 million KRW or less are eligible. However, high-amount habitual tax delinquents subject to travel bans and public disclosure lists are not eligible for support.

Applicants can submit their requests to the District Office Tax Management Division (☎3423-5602) by the deadline for pre-assessment review or objection application.

The district office reviews the taxpayer’s income and property qualifications and notifies the designated agent to the applicant within 7 days from the date of receipt.

Shin Hojin, head of the Tax Management Division, said, “We hope this system will be of practical help to the residents who faithfully pay their taxes.”

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