Hapcheon-gun Provides Local Tax Support for Taxpayers Affected by COVID-19

Support Including Deadline Extension, Collection Deferral, and Tax Audit Postponement

Hapcheon County Office Building Exterior View

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongnam announced on the 4th that it will provide support according to local tax-related laws such as deadline extensions, collection deferrals, and tax audit postponements for taxpayers who have suffered direct or indirect damage due to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

The local tax support targets residents who have suffered direct or indirect damage, including medical, travel, distribution, lodging, and food service businesses (excluding luxury entertainment establishments) facing difficulties due to COVID-19 quarantine, business closures caused by visits from confirmed cases, and business restrictions due to the elevation of social distancing measures.

The filing and payment deadlines for declared tax items such as acquisition tax and local income tax can be extended within a range of 6 months (up to 1 year), and if payment is difficult for already notified local taxes or future local taxes, collection deferral for 6 months (up to 1 year) is also possible.

Taxpayers wishing to receive local tax support related to COVID-19 can consult and apply at the Taxation Division of the county office or the Taxpayer Protection Officer in charge of audits at the Planning and Audit Office.

A county official said, “We will do our best to ensure that practical local tax support is provided for taxpayers experiencing economic difficulties due to COVID-19 damage.”

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