Korea capital gains tax calculator 2026 — 1-home exemption & multi-home surcharge

Korean housing capital gains tax estimator. Same engine as the Korean page. Amounts in KRW. Not tax advice — file via Hometax.

Sources: NTS overview, high-value 1-home worksheet, LTSG table, rate table, multi-home surcharge notice (2026-03-01). Checked 2026-10-16.

Checked 2026-10-16. Statutory sources and assumptions are listed on the Korean page. Estimate only.

FAQ

Is a single home always tax-free?

If you held and lived 2+ years and the sale price is ≤ KRW 1.2 billion, it is exempt. Above that only the excess portion is taxed (NTS formula).

What about multi-home surcharge in 2026?

The surcharge deferral ended 2026-05-09 (with limited contract extensions). Choose surcharge vs basic based on your facts.

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