Separate vs. Comprehensive Tax Calculator

Korea Financial Income Tax Comparison

₩20M threshold: Financial income exceeds ₩20M — comprehensive taxation is mandatory.

Tax Comparison

Separate Tax Amount

462

Flat Rate 15.4% · ₩10K

Comprehensive Tax (incremental)

656

Marginal Rate on Financial Income: 24% · ₩10K

Employment Income (₩10K)5,000 ₩10K
Employment Deduction1,225 ₩10K
Basic Deduction150 ₩10K
+ Financial Income (interest+dividends, ₩10K)3,000 ₩10K
Taxable Income6,625 ₩10K

Verdict

✓ Separate taxation is more advantageous

Difference: 194 ₩10K

Includes employment income deduction and basic personal deduction (₩1.5M). Additional deductions/credits are not reflected.

Separate and comprehensive taxation is country-specific

This page estimates separate and comprehensive taxation under Korea rules. Because brackets, deductions, and social contributions are country-specific and can change yearly, use the result as a planning estimate before filing.

Core calculation rules

Rule 1

Ordinary withholding on interest/dividends is 15.4% including local tax.

Rule 2

At or below KRW 20M, separate taxation applies automatically.

Rule 3

Above the threshold, marginal comprehensive rates apply.

How to use

  1. Enter the required amounts and conditions.
  2. Review the tax, deduction, and contribution lines separately.
  3. Compare with current official rules before filing, paying, or making a decision.

Frequently asked questions

Which country does this calculator use?

It uses Korea rules. Do not apply it directly to another country’s tax, deduction, or social insurance system.

Why can the final amount differ?

Actual filing reconciles withholding, deductions, losses, and local tax.

Do the rules change every year?

Yes. Tax rates, deduction limits, and social contribution rates can change each year. Confirm the current-year rules before filing or paying.

This is a general estimate. Confirm the final amount with the tax authority or a tax professional.