With the application for the first-half 2025 Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) closing in June, applicants' attention is now focusing on the review results and the August payment schedule.

According to the National Tax Service's guidance materials, the scale of applications for this year's first-half EITC reached approximately 1.14 million households, with the total scheduled payment amount estimated at 5.23 trillion won. In this application round, primarily involving earned income earners, single-person households accounted for the largest proportion, while single-income and dual-income households also represented significant percentages. By age group, the application rate was analyzed to be high among those in their 30s to 50s, who are economically active.

The convenience of the application process is also notable. To enhance applicant convenience, the National Tax Service actively utilized mobile systems. Eligible individuals could apply through Hometax, Sontax, or Automated Response System (ARS) after receiving their notification letters, with the proportion of mobile applications via smartphones showing a steady upward trend recently. In practice, when using Sontax, the process involves accessing the app, proceeding through the 'EITC Application' menu, completing identity verification, and then submitting the application.

At this point, following the application deadline, the most critical aspect is the upcoming review results. The National Tax Service is currently reviewing the received applications and will make the final decision on eligibility and payment amounts by comparing the data entered by applicants with their actual income and asset records. With the application for the first-half EITC now closed, attention is shifting to the full-scale payments scheduled to be made in August.

[※ The information provided in this article is intended to aid general understanding of the policy, and results may vary depending on actual policy implementation and individual circumstances. As government guidelines are subject to frequent changes, please ensure you check the official materials from the National Tax Service and relevant ministries. This publication assumes no legal or financial responsibility for this information. This article was compiled using AI assistance based on publicly available EITC guidance materials. Actual eligibility for payment and the payment amounts may vary depending on the National Tax Service's review results.]