Landlord Rental Income Tax Filing Guide (Korea)
Last updated: 2026-09-03 · Seoul Homes
Whether you list your property directly or through an agent, renting out a home in Korea generally carries a rental income tax filing obligation. Knowing the basic thresholds helps you avoid unnecessary penalties.

Who needs to file
If you receive rent or an imputed rental-value amount from a property, you're generally required to file rental income tax. Owners of 2+ properties, or a single owner renting out a high-value home, are especially likely to have a filing obligation. Check Korea's National Tax Service (Hometax) for whether your specific situation applies.
The ₩20 million threshold: flat-rate vs. combined taxation
- ₩20 million or less in annual rental income: you can elect a flat 14% separate tax rate.
- Over ₩20 million: rental income is combined with your other income and filed as comprehensive income tax.
Which is better depends on your other income, deductible expenses, and available credits — Hometax's calculator can simulate both.
Questions about your own eligibility or paperwork? A realtor who handles this daily can walk you through it.
Contact RealtorHow to file
File during the comprehensive income tax season (May) through Hometax. Have your lease agreement, rental income records, and expense documentation ready. If your situation is complex, a licensed tax accountant (세무사) is worth consulting.
Consider registration too
Separately from filing, whether to register as a licensed rental-housing business also affects your taxes and how you can operate your listings — see Should You Register as a Rental Business?.
Seoul Homes's landlord plan is designed so you can list directly with no business registration required — see Register as a landlord.
This article is general information, not individual tax advice. Confirm your actual filing obligation and tax amount through Hometax or a licensed tax accountant.
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PropertiesFrequently Asked Questions
Who has to file rental income tax?
Anyone receiving rent or an imputed rental value from a property generally has a filing obligation — especially owners of 2+ properties, or single-property owners renting out a high-value home. Confirm your specific status via Hometax.
What is the ₩20 million threshold?
Annual rental income of ₩20 million or less can elect a flat 14% separate tax. Above ₩20 million, it's combined with other income and filed as comprehensive income tax.
How is rental income tax calculated?
It depends on your income level, deductible expenses, and available credits — use Hometax's tax calculator or consult a licensed tax accountant.
What happens if I don't file?
If you were required to file and didn't, penalties can apply. Check official National Tax Service guidance for the specifics.
Do single-property owners have to file too?
Some do — for example, a single high-value home rented out for monthly rent. Confirm your own situation via Hometax.
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