Mapo-gu "Pay Your September Property Tax Comfortably Without Going Out"

Payment Period Sept 16~Oct 5, Payment Possible Without Bill... Convenient Payment via Local Tax Virtual Account, Seoul ETAX System, and Smartphone

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Mapo-gu (District Mayor Yoo Dong-gyun) has actively promoted timely payment to ensure residents meet the payment deadline for the regular September property tax installment.

The property tax obligors are owners of houses and land as of June 1, 2020, and the taxable items include half of the housing portion and the land portion.

The payment period is from September 16 to October 5, after the Chuseok holiday, and payments can be made at any nationwide bank, NongHyup, post office, Saemaeul Geumgo, or credit union.

For taxpayer convenience, the district recommends using internet banking or credit cards through the Seoul Metropolitan Government Local Tax Internet Payment System.

Additionally, without a tax bill, taxpayers can check and pay local taxes using their bankbook, cash card, or credit card at unmanned payment machines and ATMs of all banks nationwide, or transfer to a dedicated (virtual) local tax account.

Moreover, by searching for ‘Seoul City Tax Payment’ or ‘STAX’ in the App Store or Play Store and installing the application, residents can pay via smartphone using the electronic payment number or QR code on the tax bill with credit cards or simple payment methods (KakaoPay, Naver Pay, Samsung Pay, etc.).

Meanwhile, the district accepts applications for installment payment of property tax to support taxpayers facing difficulties due to COVID-19. The criteria for installment payment are as follows: if the principal property tax amount exceeds 2.5 million KRW (up to 5 million KRW), the excess amount can be paid in installments within two months after the payment deadline; if the principal amount exceeds 5 million KRW, up to 50% of the tax amount can be paid in installments.

Applications for installment payment must be submitted to the Taxation Division 1 of Mapo-gu by the payment deadline.

Furthermore, to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the district has temporarily opened and operates a ‘Property Tax Consultation Board’ on the Mapo-gu Office website, providing residents with non-face-to-face consultation services instead of visiting the district office.

For other inquiries related to property tax payment, residents can contact the Taxation Division 1 of Mapo-gu for guidance.

Mayor Yoo Dong-gyun of Mapo-gu said, “Although residents are facing economic difficulties due to COVID-19, I hope they fulfill their tax obligations within the deadline to avoid disadvantages such as additional charges,” and added, “Please actively use the online consultation board on the Mapo-gu Office website to receive advice and assistance regarding tax payments.”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.