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Tax & Tax Saving
Compare the after-tax results of the same investment made in a taxable account, ISA, pension savings account and IRP.
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Even for the same S&P 500 ETF, the tax and tax credits differ depending on whether you buy it in a taxable account, ISA, pension savings account or IRP.
Enter the annual contribution, period, expected return and distribution share.
When you enter your gross salary, the pension account tax credit rate (13.2% or 16.5%) is set automatically.
Compares the final amounts after each account's taxes and tax credit refunds.
Pension accounts are advantageous when received as a pension after age 55, and early withdrawals face a 16.5% other income tax on the tax-credited amount and the gains. An ISA has a mandatory 3-year holding period. The effects of comprehensive taxation of financial income and health insurance premiums are not reflected.
The tax credit limits are KRW 6 million for pension savings and KRW 9 million combined with IRP. Pension savings offers greater freedom in investing, while IRP has a 70% limit on risk assets. Many people fill the KRW 6 million of pension savings first and the remaining KRW 3 million with an IRP.
If you transfer the maturity funds to a pension account within 60 days, you can receive an additional tax credit of 10% of the transferred amount (up to KRW 3 million).
By using the KRW 2.5 million annual deduction to realize gains and losses in portions, you can reduce your tax, and unlike Korea-listed overseas ETFs, trading gains are not added to comprehensive taxation of financial income. This can be advantageous for large investors.
Results are estimates based on your inputs and simplified assumptions, and are for reference only, not a basis for investment decisions.
Last updated: November 2, 2026
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