The earned income and child tax credits for the 2025 tax year are scheduled to be paid on August 27 to eligible recipients who have completed the regular application process. As interest grows among applicants, here is a summary of key points to check before payment.

Payment Schedule and Eligibility

According to the National Tax Service, the regular application period for the 2025 tax year earned income and child tax credits ran from May 1 to June 1, 2026. Households that completed their applications during this period will undergo screening and receive their payments on August 27. The earned income tax credit is a system designed to support the real income of workers and business owners who are employed but face financial difficulties due to low income. Recipients and payment amounts are determined after a comprehensive review of household composition, annual income, and asset requirements.

Deposit Times May Vary by Individual

Even if the scheduled payment date is the same, the actual time the money arrives in each applicant's account may vary. Since computer processing is carried out by each financial institution after the National Tax Service completes the payment procedure, it cannot be assumed that deposits will be made all at once at a specific time, such as morning or afternoon.

Account Status Must Be Verified

Applicants must ensure that the account registered at the time of application is active and available for use. If the account number was entered incorrectly or a closed or suspended account was registered, payment may be delayed or a separate claim process may be required.

Late Applicants Face Different Schedules and Amounts

Those who missed the regular application period and filed a late application will have a different payment schedule than regular applicants. Late applications are reviewed and paid within four months from the date of application, and the payment amount is set at 95% of the calculated credit.

Payment May Be Delayed If Screening Is Not Passed

Applying for the credit does not guarantee payment. The National Tax Service reviews each applicant's household member composition, income, and assets before determining the final payment recipients and amounts. If there are items requiring verification during the screening process or if submitted documents are insufficient, the payment date may be delayed.

How to Check

Individual payment status and confirmed amounts can be checked through the 'Earned Income and Child Tax Credit Screening Status Inquiry' menu on the National Tax Service's Hometax or Sontax platforms. It is recommended to check the screening results along with account deposit records around the scheduled payment date.

[The eligibility and payment amounts for the earned income tax credit may vary depending on the applicant's household, income, and asset requirements as well as the National Tax Service's final screening results. The scheduled payment date and actual deposit timing may also differ depending on administrative and financial institution processing circumstances, so please verify through the National Tax Service's Hometax, Sontax, or your jurisdiction's tax office. This article was written with AI assistance.]