Taxpayers who have completed their Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) applications are now focusing their attention on the payment schedule and screening results. After the application is successfully received, the National Tax Service conducts a review, and based on the results, eligibility and payment amounts are determined.

EITC Not Paid Immediately Upon Application

The EITC is not paid out at the time of application. The National Tax Service comprehensively reviews income, assets, and household composition requirements based on the documents submitted by the applicant. During this process, various types of information, including National Health Insurance data, financial assets, and real estate holdings, are verified together.

How to Check Receipt Status and Screening Progress

The first thing to do after applying is to confirm whether the application has been received. Application details can be viewed through Hometax and Sontax, and it is essential to verify that the application was properly received. This is because incorrectly entered contact information or account numbers during the submission process can affect the payment schedule.

The screening progress can also be checked through Hometax or Sontax. A status of "under review" means that payment eligibility has not yet been confirmed, and a request for additional documentation may arise. If a notification from the National Tax Service arrives, responding within the deadline is necessary to prevent screening delays.

Deposit Made Upon Payment Confirmation... Amount May Differ From Estimate

Once confirmed as a payment recipient, the tax credit is deposited into the registered account. However, the actual payment amount may differ from the estimate at the time of application due to factors such as income changes, exceeding asset limits, or changes in household type.

Warning Against Financial Fraud

The National Tax Service warned that incidents of financial fraud using text messages and phone calls related to the EITC have been increasing recently. Cases involving requests for cash transfers or attempts to诱导 personal information input during the screening process are highly likely to be unofficial, requiring extra caution.

Experts advised that re-checking the accuracy of contact and account information is just as important as waiting for the screening results after applying. They also explained that payment timing and screening results may vary depending on individual circumstances, making it most accurate to check through the official National Tax Service channels.

As the EITC is a system designed to help stabilize the livelihoods of low-income working households, experts pointed out that it is necessary to continuously monitor the screening progress and payment notifications even after applying.

[※ This article was written for the purpose of providing general information about the Earned Income Tax Credit system. Actual eligibility, payment amounts, and payment schedules may vary depending on the results of the review of individual income, asset, and household requirements. For detailed information, please refer to official announcements from the National Tax Service and the government. This publication bears no legal or financial responsibility in this regard. Written with AI assistance.]