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How to Amend a Korean Tax Return and Claim a Refund
How foreigners can correct a Korean tax return, distinguish an additional-tax amendment from a refund claim, and organize evidence before filing.
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Korea Tax Guide for Foreigners
Simple guides for income tax, year-end settlement, 3.3% freelancer tax refunds, Hometax, and tax documents in Korea.
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Bookkeeping Requirements in Korea for Foreign Freelancers
A practical Korean bookkeeping guide for foreign freelancers and sole proprietors, covering ledgers, evidence, expense records, filing methods, and retention.
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Business Income vs Other Income in Korea for Foreigners
How foreigners in Korea can distinguish recurring business income from one-off other income, and why the classification affects expenses, withholding, records, and May tax filing.
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Business Registration for Foreign Freelancers in Korea
A cautious guide for foreign freelancers in Korea who are asked about business registration, Hometax records, invoices, and tax filing.
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Cash Receipt and Credit Card Deductions in Korea for Foreigners
A guide to cash receipts, credit card spending, and year-end settlement deduction checks for foreign workers in Korea.
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How to Get a Certificate of Income in Korea
Learn what a Korean certificate of income is, when foreigners may need it, and how it connects to Hometax, visas, and income proof.
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How to Check Your Korean Tax Refund Status
A general Hometax procedure for checking Korean tax refund status after filing or after tax office processing.
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How to Get a Certificate of Income in Korea
A step-by-step guide for foreigners who need a Korean certificate of income for visa, banking, employment, or proof of income.
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Income Tax
Understand when foreign workers, freelancers, and residents may need to file Korean income tax.
Year-End Settlement
Learn how employer year-end tax settlement works and when extra filing may still be needed.
3.3% Freelancer Tax
Start with Korean 3.3% withholding tax, refund checks, and May filing basics.
Hometax Guides
Step-by-step guides for signing up, filing, paying, and checking refund status on Hometax.
Tax Documents
Find certificates commonly requested for visa, banking, employment, or income proof.
Visa & Tax
Connect tax residency, income proof, and document preparation for foreigners in Korea.
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