Interest in the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) continues even after the regular application period in May closed. Households that have completed their applications are keeping an eye on the National Tax Service's announcements to check the actual payment date, expected amount, and screening progress.

The EITC is a system designed to support the living stability of low-income workers and business households. Following the end of the annual regular application period, the National Tax Service conducts eligibility screening and income and asset verification procedures. Completion of the application does not immediately guarantee payment; the payment amount may be adjusted during the screening process, or some households may be excluded from eligibility.

In particular, among this year's applicants, interest is growing more in "whether the screening is proceeding normally" than in "how much they will receive." This is because the EITC payment amount varies depending on the household type, gross income, and asset size. Even with the same income level, differences in the final payment amount can occur depending on asset criteria or household composition.

Based on the application details, the National Tax Service comprehensively reviews income data and asset status before deciding on payment approval. If further confirmation is needed during the screening process, requests for separate document submissions or supplements may be made.

Currently, those who have completed the regular application can check their reception status and whether screening is underway through Hometax and Sonntax. If the status advances from the reception completion stage to the screening stage after application, it indicates that the full-scale verification process has begun.

Following the screening, the National Tax Service plans to pay the credit on August 27, ahead of the statutory payment deadline at the end of September. Accordingly, analyses suggest that applicants need to check not only the scheduled payment date but also whether there are any changes during the screening process.

Some are continuing their efforts to re-verify eligibility requirements and payment criteria even after the application deadline. Recently, there is a growing atmosphere of greater interest in whether they will pass the screening and the actual deposit date, rather than the payment amount itself.

[※ This article was written with the assistance of AI. Policies and systems may be subject to future changes, so please be sure to check official government announcements. This publication bears no legal or financial responsibility for the information.]