The National Tax Service reported that during his visit, Im checked the operational status of the delinquency management team and encouraged field staff. This visit aimed to gather feedback and confirm readiness ahead of the team's expansion.
Im praised the Central Regional Tax Office for leading the nation in the number of delinquency confirmations and high levels of tax payment despite its vast jurisdiction. He shared pizza with the staff, listening to their concerns and suggestions.
Field staff presented various examples of the team's activities. One staff member shared an experience of counseling a delinquent taxpayer who was a former business partner, while another recounted cleaning a delinquent's home filled with trash and connecting the individual with welfare services.
Additionally, a case was highlighted where a delinquent taxpayer was suspected of hiding assets under relatives' names while using luxury furniture and massage chairs.
Im emphasized the importance of the delinquency management team's role, stating, "This is a core project that has a five-fold impact, including achieving tax justice, securing finances, creating productive jobs, and identifying welfare recipients. Let's demonstrate clear results in the field so that citizens can feel the ongoing necessity of this initiative."
Following this, Im visited the Dong-an Yang Tax Office to check on preparations for the delinquency management team, which will begin operations in all tax offices nationwide in July. He inspected the offices and facilities for newly hired temporary workers, urging them to ensure a comfortable and safe working environment across the country.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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