Chip boom set to push Korea's excess tax revenue above $37 billion
Korea is on track to collect more than 50 trillion won ($37 billion) more in tax revenue than projected earlier this year, as robust earnings in the semiconductor sector are set to bolster coffers, according to government insiders Sunday. The excess tax revenue could also substantially increase the resources available for the Future Fund, a new fiscal vehicle included in the government’s 2027…
The Korea Times reports that Korea is projected to collect over 50 trillion won ($37 billion) more in tax revenue than initially anticipated, driven by strong earnings in the semiconductor sector. This surplus could significantly bolster the resources available for the Future Fund, a new fiscal vehicle introduced in the government's 2027 budget proposal, potentially reaching over 200 trillion won in total.
The Ministry of Finance and Economy is set to release an updated forecast for 2026 national tax revenue and August tax collection data on Wednesday, following an earlier upward revision of the annual tax revenue estimate by 25.2 trillion won to 415.4 trillion won in April's supplementary budget. Should tax receipts surpass the revised estimate by more than 50 trillion won, the annual national tax revenue could rise to approximately 465.4 trillion won, surpassing the previous record of 395 trillion won.
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