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Taiwan's Income Tax Revenue Share Trails Japan and South Korea

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 29
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Consolidated income tax revenue accounted for 23.1 percent of Taiwan's total tax revenue last year. This share is lower than that of Japan, which reported 30.1 percent, and South Korea, at 28.8 percent. The Ministry of Finance noted that income tax revenues reached record highs each year since 2021, reaching NT$873.7 billion in 2025.

From focustaiwan.tw

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The Ministry of Finance attributed the steady increase in income tax revenues to higher salaries, stock market gains, and rising interest rates. However, the proportion of income tax-exempt households rose considerably following 2018 tax reforms, with 45.3 percent of tax filings in 2024 not requiring income tax payment.

From focustaiwan.tw

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  • SingaporeSovereign island country; not mentioned in the tax revenue report.
  • SteadfastEsports commentator; not mentioned in the tax revenue report.
  • DBS Bank IndiaBank in India; not mentioned in the tax revenue report.
  • MacRitchiePhotographer; not mentioned in the tax revenue report.
  • EATGlobal non-profit startup; not mentioned in the tax revenue report.

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