Korean Dictionary
How to say "Tax Return" in Korean
“Tax Return” in Korean is 세금 신고 (pronounced "Segeum singo").
세금 신고
Segeum singo
Usage & Context
A report filed with the government about income and taxes. Tax returns are required annually in Korea.
Example Sentence
세금 신고를 했어요.
I filed my tax return.
How to use 세금 신고 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Tax Return” is 세금 신고, romanized as Segeum singo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
세 (se) sounds like 'say' in English. 금 (geum) sounds like 'goom' in 'groom' but without the 'r'. 신 (sin) sounds like 'shin' in English. 고 (go) sounds like 'go' in English. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
A reminder about an upcoming tax filing deadline.
이번 달 말까지 세금 신고를 마쳐야 해요.
I need to finish filing my tax return by the end of this month.
Someone recommending an online tax filing service.
홈택스에서 세금 신고하는 게 훨씬 편해요.
It's much more convenient to file tax returns on Hometax.
Someone regretting a mistake in their tax filing.
세금 신고를 잘못해서 가산세가 붙었어요.
I filed my tax return incorrectly, so a penalty tax was added.
Cultural Context
'세금 신고' is an essential annual task for most working adults and businesses in Korea. The National Tax Service (국세청) offers an excellent online platform called Hometax (홈택스) which significantly simplifies the process, often pre-filling much of the required data. Many Koreans rely on this system, and it's a common topic of conversation around tax season, especially regarding ease of use and potential refunds.
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Common Phrases
세금 신고 기간
Tax filing period
세금 신고를 하다
To file a tax return
종합소득세 신고
Global income tax filing
Related Expressions
세금 납부
Segeum nappu
Tax payment
세금 환급
Segeum hwan-geup
Tax refund
세무서
Semuseo
Tax office
신고하다
Singohada
To report, to file
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