Korean Dictionary
How to say "Income Tax" in Korean
“Income Tax” in Korean is 소득세 (pronounced "Sodeukse").
소득세
Sodeukse
Usage & Context
Tax on personal income. Income tax rates in Korea vary based on income level.
Example Sentence
소득세를 내야 해요.
I need to pay income tax.
How to use 소득세 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Income Tax” is 소득세, romanized as Sodeukse.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 소득세.
Pronunciation Guide
소 (so) sounds like 'so' in English. 득 (deuk) sounds like 'deuk' in 'duke' but with a shorter, sharper 'eu' vowel. 세 (se) sounds like 'say' in English. The stress is fairly even.
More Example Sentences
Reminding someone about the annual tax season.
매년 5월은 소득세 신고 기간이에요.
May every year is the income tax filing period.
A freelancer discussing their tax situation.
프리랜서는 소득세 계산이 좀 복잡해요.
For freelancers, income tax calculation is a bit complex.
Someone expressing joy after getting a tax refund.
소득세 환급을 받아서 기분이 좋아요.
I'm happy because I received an income tax refund.
Cultural Context
Income tax (소득세) is a significant topic in Korea, especially around May, which is the general filing period for global income tax (종합소득세). Many Koreans utilize the National Tax Service's online platform, Hometax (홈택스), for filing. Discussions about tax brackets, deductions, and refunds are common, particularly among working professionals and families.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
소득세를 내다
To pay income tax
소득세 신고
Income tax filing
소득세 환급
Income tax refund
Related Expressions
종합소득세
Jonghap sodeukse
Global income tax
근로소득세
Geunno sodeukse
Earned income tax
세금
Segeum
Tax (general term)
세율
Seyul
Tax rate
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