Tax costs and budgets for South Korea-inbound expatriates will likely be reduced by the extension of the sunset clause regarding the flat tax rate application and exclusion of housing support benefit from reportable employment income for foreign workers who elect to apply the flat tax rate.
The changes described below should be considered when evaluating international assignment costs and budgets for assignees sent into and out of South Korea.
It is essential to get in front of the changes described in this newsletter and to communicate quickly and clearly with employees and other key stakeholders in the business, so that they can properly plan, budget, and make any necessary adjustments.