During a briefing at the Government Sejong Center, Im stated, "The past year was a time to eliminate unfair practices and establish tax justice. The coming year will be a period of significant progress that exceeds the expectations of the public."
Over the last year, the NTS focused on establishing tax justice and supporting economic stability. The agency intensified audits targeting unfair trading practices in the capital market, such as stock manipulation, tunneling, and illegal trading rooms, as well as tax evasion related to real estate and inflation-driven tax violations. By utilizing AI and big data analytics, the NTS enhanced its ability to respond to new forms of tax evasion and increased efforts to collect from high-value and habitual tax delinquents.
Notably, the overdue tax management team, launched in July of last year, achieved a record collection of 3.1 trillion won through precise tracking using financial information and asset changes. To further strengthen its collection capabilities, the NTS plans to establish a new overdue tax management team for non-tax revenues starting in July.
The NTS also expanded taxpayer support in response to challenges faced by individuals affected by wildfires and the prolonged conflict in the Middle East. Measures included extending payment deadlines, deferring audits, and suspending seizures and sales. Customized support for small businesses and early refunds were also implemented.
As a key initiative for the second year of the citizen-led government, the NTS proposed the transition to a comprehensive revenue agency (KRS). While the NTS has traditionally focused on tax collection, it aims to broaden its role to encompass the management of all state revenue, including fines, fees, and compensation payments.
To achieve this, the NTS plans to push for the enactment of a unified collection law and reorganize its structure and IT systems to streamline the management of state revenue. The operation of the overdue tax management team for non-tax revenues will mark the beginning of a phased expansion of unified collection functions.
The NTS is also accelerating AI-driven innovations in tax administration. Plans include expanding generative AI chatbots and AI telephone consultation services, as well as introducing AI search functions on the Home Tax platform to enhance taxpayer convenience. AI will be actively utilized in audits, tax evasion detection, and overdue management to improve operational efficiency.
By 2028, the NTS aims to implement an "AI tax administration era," where AI will analyze taxpayers' income and deductions to automatically prepare tax returns and provide personalized tax consulting. This initiative will help taxpayers complete their tax filings easily and conveniently without having to navigate complex tax laws.
Im emphasized, "We will ensure the success of the AI transformation, thoroughly manage overdue taxes, and steadfastly advance as a comprehensive revenue agency focused on the public."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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