Songpa-gu Operates Dedicated Task Force for High-Amount Delinquent Tax Collection, Strongly Collects Arrears

Collected a total of 1.49 billion KRW last year, exceeding the target... Dedicated team to continue operation this year with a collection goal of 820 million KRW by November

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Songpa-gu (Mayor Park Seong-su) will continue to operate a dedicated collection team for high-value property tax delinquents owing more than 3 million won this year, actively carrying out collection activities to increase the district's revenue.

Last year, the district collected 1.493 billion won from high-value delinquents, exceeding the 2021 target of 778 million won by 92%. Notably, 142 out of 343 high-value delinquents, accounting for 41%, fully paid their dues.

This year, there are 372 high-value delinquents owing more than 3 million won, representing only 9% of the total delinquents but accounting for 65.6% of the total delinquent amount. Accordingly, the district has raised the collection target by 42 million won from last year to 820 million won and will implement active collection measures.

First, the dedicated high-value delinquent collection team will continue to operate this year. Composed of seven tax officials led by an experienced team leader, the team is divided into two groups and will actively engage in non-face-to-face activities and on-site visits in accordance with the COVID-19 situation to encourage collections.

In particular, for chronic delinquents who have the ability to pay but evade taxes, strong administrative sanctions such as seizure will be enforced to achieve the target by the end of November this year.

For delinquents owing less than 3 million won, customized collection activities such as sending delinquent notices and payment guidance text messages (SMS) will be carried out to lead the implementation of local tax administration.

Park Seong-su, Mayor of Songpa-gu, stated, “For low-income delinquents, we will encourage installment payments and expand recovery support such as deferral of delinquent disposition,” adding, “Even amid the difficult crisis caused by COVID-19, we will strive to create a sound tax-paying culture to increase district revenue, thereby improving the quality of life for residents and the value of the city.”

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