Step-by-step procedure
How to File Income Tax on Hometax as a Foreigner
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Before you use this procedure
Use this procedure as a general navigation map for filing income tax on Hometax. It does not decide whether you must file or what numbers to enter. Menu names and screen layouts may change, so always verify with official Hometax or National Tax Service information.
Important: Menu names and screen layouts may change. Always check the latest information on the official Hometax or National Tax Service website.
Before you start
- Confirm whether your income type may require filing.
- Collect salary, freelance, business, and withholding records.
- Make sure you can log in to Hometax.
- Do not submit if you do not understand the income records shown.
What you need
- Hometax login access
- Income and withholding records
- Bank account details if a refund account is requested
- Employer or client statements
- Professional help for complex residency or treaty questions
Steps
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Step 1: Log in to Hometax
Open the official Hometax website and sign in using an available authentication method. Confirm your identity information matches your foreigner registration records.
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Step 2: Find the income tax filing menu
Look for the income tax or Global Income Tax filing area. The English wording may differ, and Korean menu names can change.
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Step 3: Review reported income
Compare Hometax records with your own salary, freelance, and withholding records. Do not assume the system has every item.
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Step 4: Review, save, and submit only when confident
Check the summary, payment or refund information, and any warnings. Save confirmation records after submission.
What to check before submitting
What should you review before pressing submit?
Before submitting, compare the Hometax summary with your own records. Look for missing payers, unexpected income categories, incorrect bank account details, and any warnings. If the page shows a payment amount, confirm how and when payment should be made. If it shows a refund amount, treat it as a system result that may still depend on review and processing.
If your case includes overseas income, treaty questions, business expenses, crypto, investment income, or unclear residency, this basic workflow may not be enough. Stop and get qualified help rather than guessing.
Common mistakes
- Submitting before checking reported income
- Forgetting income from a second payer
- Assuming a refund estimate is guaranteed
- Using outdated screenshots from unofficial blogs
What to do if you are stuck
- Call or visit the tax office if login or identity verification fails.
- Ask the payer for missing withholding records.
- Use a qualified tax professional if residency, overseas income, or business expenses are involved.
FAQ
Can foreigners file Korean income tax on Hometax?
Many foreigners can use Hometax if they can complete login and identity verification, but the correct filing path depends on income type and current NTS procedures.
What should I check before submitting a Hometax filing?
Compare reported income, withholding records, payer information, refund or payment details, and the tax year before submitting anything.
What should I do if Hometax does not show all my income?
Check your own records, ask the payer for withholding information, and contact the tax office or a qualified professional before filing with incomplete data.
Official Sources to Verify
Tax rules and filing procedures in Korea may change depending on your visa status, income type, tax residency, and the tax year. Before making a tax decision, always verify your situation with official sources or a qualified professional.