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Korea Home Capital Gains Tax Calculator

Estimates capital gains tax and local income tax from a Korean home’s purchase price, sale price and eligible expenses.

STEP 1

Enter your values

RESULT

Estimated taxes on sale

₩5,436,115

Simplified estimate using the selected South Korean home-sale tax condition.

Capital gain₩570,000,000
Taxable capital gain₩43,846,154
Long-term holding deduction−₩0
Basic-rate tax₩4,941,923
Multiple-home surcharge₩0
Local income tax₩494,192

Actual tax depends on residence, holding period, property rights, recognized expenses, exemptions and filing facts. Confirm before filing.

How it works

Korea Home Capital Gains Tax Calculator formula

Basic-rate tax + regulated-area multiple-home surcharge + local income tax

For high-value one-home sales, the taxable gain is apportioned above KRW 1.2bn; selected surcharges add 20 or 30 percentage points.

Example

Example calculation

For an eligible one-home sale at KRW 1.3bn, the calculator treats (1.3bn−1.2bn)÷1.3bn of the gain as taxable.

Standard
2026 South Korea rates; post-May 9 multiple-home surcharge options
Last reviewed
August 10, 2026

Standards and sources

Calculated from official or reliable reference material.

Questions

Korea Home Capital Gains Tax Calculator FAQ

What should I enter in the Korea Home Capital Gains Tax Calculator?

Enter the requested values and the result will update immediately. Review the formula, assumptions and exclusions below the result.

Is the result an official amount?

No. It is an estimate based on the entered conditions and stated assumptions. Confirm important tax, insurance, employment or financial decisions with the relevant institution or a qualified professional.

Are Korean rules used?

Yes. This calculator applies commonly applicable South Korean rules reviewed for 2026.

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