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PHOTO CHALLENGE WINNER — Old meets new — Near Hwaseong, Suwon, old meets new in a traditional Korean guard tower. Reflected in the plastic of a CCTV camera, a traditional guard post is monitored by a modern sentry. Derek Winchester The Photo Challenge is spon- sored by Hyosung Camera (English: 010-7203-9599) and Babo Shirts (www.baboshirts.c om). Winners of the weekly com- petition receive a 50,000 won store credit at Hyosung Camera and a Babo Shirt. To take part in the competition, simply upload your photo at www.flickr.com/ groups/seoulphotoclub — Ed. By Aaron Raisey I was relaxing, having a coffee on Saturday afternoon in a coffee shop near Insadong in Seoul, when I noticed the number of cameras that people had. Of course, photography is very pop- ular these days and there are more cameras around than there have ever been before, but for some reason it really hit me how many people had DSLRs. There seemed to be at least one at every table — no exagger- ation. I decided to try and unob- trusively check the dial on the top the cameras to see what set- tings people were using. I was surprised. The reason I was surprised when I noted the settings of the many cameras I saw was that the vast majority of them were set to one of the several auto- matic modes of shooting that are available. I thought that if so many people are using their DSLRs in this way, they could have saved a bit of money and bought nice little point and shoot cameras. Any camera that allows you to control as many aspects of an image in the way an SLR cam- era — film or digital — does is a very powerful creative tool. However, access to this creativi- ty can only be unlocked if you get out of Automatic mode. Operating a camera in one of the various Auto modes can be convenient, but the difference between a DSLR set to Auto and a point and shoot is not very much. The huge advantage a DSLR has over a point and shoot though, is the creativity it allows you through the various degrees of manual setting. You can create beautifully blurred backgrounds in portraits in Aperture Priority mode, or capture a dynamic action shot with the use of motion blur using Shutter Priority, or produce stunningly lit night images with the longer exposures available in purely manual mode. The ability of a point-and- shoot camera to capture pho- tographs of this nature is quite limited, so don’t limit your cre- ativity behind your DSLR by leaving that dial stuck on Auto. In the next couple of columns, we’ll look in more detail at the various manual modes on a camera and the creativity you can take advantage of. I just want to hark back to something I said earlier. I men- tioned that access to greater creativity could be enabled by using a camera’s Manual mode, I didn’t suggest the ability to take better pictures would be unlocked. The route to better pictures is through the photog- rapher, not the camera. There is a difference between being creative and being better. This is why good photographers can usually produce good photos no matter what gear they are using. One of the benefits of the Seoul Photo Club on Flickr is that members help develop each other’s photography by posting constructive feedback, opinions and getting constant exposure to great photos from other mem- bers. So, don’t be automatic and get out there. ([email protected]) 18 COMMUNITY WEDNESDAY APRIL 1, 2009 Expat Living is a section dedicated to the daily living of expatriates. It is printed on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. To share stories about your life abroad, send stories or story ideas to Matthew Lamers at [email protected] Submissions may be edited for length or clarity. Comm Comm unity Bulletin Boar unity Bulletin Boar d d To apply for a free ad, send your ad text to: [email protected] All ads must be under 40 words in English and commercial ads are not acceptable. Announcements T he Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) has put tourism related information in Korean language on PTDC website www.tourism.gov.pk for the benefit of intending Korean tourists/visitors. If interested, visit the website for further in- formation. T HE OLD PATH Program hosted by the Most Sensible Christian Preacher in our Time is now in South Korea. To listen for free Bible Expositions of Brother Eli Soriano, please call 010-3144- 2561, 010-3004-0817 U NTV Korea introduces its new websites featuring 24/7 Bible Expositions of the Most Sensible Religious Preacher in our Times. www.imeem.com/untvkorea , www.esoriano.wordpress.com O pportunity to spread hope and change lives. HOPE, a non-profit organization led and managed by foreign English teachers is looking for volun- teers. Native English speakers wanted for weekly volunteer op- portunities working with under- privileged children. Koreans with English speaking abilities need- ed for volunteer support. Please visit www.alwayshope.or.kr. K H Toastmasters is a fun, supportive environment to learn public speaking and lead- ership skills. We meet 8 pm every Tuesday in Hyehwa. Guests always welcome. Find a map of our meeting location and contact information at: khtoastmasters.com A nyone who have the prob- lems of spinal balance and related joints & muscle pain Free Chiropractic consultation and Normal Posture eudcation Member of KCA , Near at Kangnam sub App Call 010- 9170-3544 1 00% Free Language Exchange Community, han- lingo.com, invites you to meet our great members learning your language. If you are learn- ing a new language esp. Korean, please check us out at http://www.hanlingo.com D o you enjoy popping dance!? Come join Culcom b-boys! You are not charged anything but offered a chance to make friends and a gathering place! Feel free to join us! Free beer will be served. 019-301-7512 hee- [email protected] S herlock Holmes Club will meet every second Tuesday day at Itaewon, 7.30pm. (Venue to be announced) A story from the canon, a short talk on Holmesiana, a Holmes quiz, and a Holmes movie: serious- fun. Email Morrison at [email protected], or phone 010-6376-3965. Personals I am a Spanish woman fluent in Korean language and also in English, offer my service as an interpreter for Spanish speak- ing people in Korea. I also do Spanish & English languages tutorial. Call 010-3040-6101 I ’m a 24 year old Korean American male. Looking for a female language exchange partner to help me improve my Korean or a friend that can show me around Seoul. Text me at 010-7218-2422 I want to share my life, culture for friendship with native English speakers. I’m 33 yeas old guy who live in Chuncheon. Gender, age doesn’t matter. Please contact me Email: [email protected] mobile 010-9556-1324 I ’m Korean male living in Seongnam and 34 years old. I’d like to make foreign friends speaking English fluently who want to exchange culture and language. Gender or age does- n’t matter. Please contact me. 011 9619 7409. 2 7 years old Black African guy living in Seoul and Deagu English only looking fe- male Korean or foreigner for culture exchange. E-mail: [email protected] I want to offer free English con- versation and tutor during my free time. My purpose is to help and for friendship. You may contact me at my email ad; [email protected] or call me at 010-8525-8294. 3 3-year-old Korean male is looking for native English speakers for friendship and cul- ture exchange. E-male: sjlee- wotis.co.kr A Korean handsome guy looking for Filipina who live in Seoul. I stayed in CEBU in the Philippines. Please connect me. [email protected] 010-3253-3936 D o you want to learn Korean language and culture? I’m Korean male, living in Seoul, retired from school teacher and can help you. Gender or age doesn’t matter. Please e-mail me at; [email protected] A Korean woman is looking for a native Japanese speaking friend for language and culture exchange. If interested, please email to [email protected] I am looking for English conver- sation parter. If anyone want, I can offer one room in my APT (FREE), hwagokdong located. My company is KBS in yeouido. [email protected]. 010-3213- 3771 W ant to learn free Korean with a high educated, cute and friendly university student? I live in Shin-Chon and looking for native English speakers for friendship. We can have beer while we study! Feel free to Email me or text me 01194212548, paper18@han- mail.net H i, I’m 21 year old Chinese American fluent in English. This is my first time in Seoul. Looking for female Korean lan- guage exchange partner or friend to show me around Seoul. I’m an exchange stu- dent at Yonsei University.Text 01080507149 Sports I nternational badminton club looking for new foreign mem- bers. Competitive (top class level) players preferred, we play on Sat, Sunday near Chamsil lotte world 2-6 P.M. If interested send me email for more infor- mation [email protected] I ’m an English professor who loves playing rackets sports and is looking for a partner. Whether it is squash, badminton or tennis, if you like to play then let me know and let’s have a game. I live in Seoul. Age, gen- der or nationality does not mat- ter. Look forward to hearing from you. 011 9990 4291 W e are looking for an expe- rienced bilingual writer who can write English pas- sages for high school reading books. Contact: dori527@han- mail.net (Kumsung Publishing Company at Mapo-gu, Seoul) K ung-fu club is looking for new foreign members in Seoul. If you are interested, please call at 019-826-1980 A rirang Taekwondo Club is looking for new members in- terested in Taekwondo and cul- tural exchange. Class is every Sat & Sun at 2 pm ~ 5:30 pm at Samgakji sta. near Itaewon. All nationalities are welcome. E- mail to [email protected] / 010 3078 1433 Wanted J apanese Female looking for a room for 3-6 months in Seoul, Line 2 or 7 from April 1. Prefer flat share in furnished spacious apartment. Willing to pay up to KWR 7,000,000 per month. based on condition. Shoot email to amekurin@ya- hoo.co.jp I ’m looking for a foreigner teacher who can teach English. It’s a part time job. Once in a week. Gwan ak gu,Sin-won dong. Please E-mail me. [email protected] H yundai Sonata New EF 2002 Model, 90,000 kms, black color, leather seats in mint condition. Great offer $5,000. Contact 01041624188 or [email protected] W e’re looking for a bilingual writer who has a lot of ex- perience of editing or para- phrasing passages for Korean students. Work three times a week, 3 hours each time. do- [email protected] 011- 9933-4130 Korean classes F ree Korean teacher avail- able, 27 male in Seoul. 6 years experience teaching Korean in English from basic to advanced. Purpose: Make good friends. Cell: 010-2029-2677 E- mail: jetasd @hot mail.com W e invite you for FREE Korean, hindi, Indian Music Instrument classes from 4pm every Sunday at Haebongchondong. For direc- tions and details on Sunday program visit www.krishnako- rea.com or call 010-2448-6441. W e invite you to Language Exchange Club (LEC), the multilingual exchange club. You can make many friends, learn various cultures & lan- guages, enjoy outdoor activi- ties as well as learn Korean language. Please come to Starbucks in Myung-dong at 5 p.m. on Sundays. E-mail to Song : [email protected] S ookmyung Korean educa- tion volunteers. 4 levels for beginner to high intermediate, once a week for 2 hours on every Saturday from 15:00 to 17:00, at social education building in Sookmyung Women’s Univ. 02-710-9623 By Christopher Dykas Although we have come through the first quarter of 2009 already, it’s never too soon — or too late — to think about next year’s tax returns. This article will explain two simple ways to accumulate de- ductions — and save you hun- dreds of thousands of won — simply by tracking the money you already spend. The easiest way to earn tax refunds is by using your credit card for making major purchas- es. It should be noted that check cards and normal bank account- bank account transfers do not count. To receive benefits from credit card and cash receipt spending, taxable individuals must spend at least 20 percent of their in- come in this manner. If total credit card and cash receipt spending surpasses this 20 per- cent threshold, then taxpayers receive a 20 percent deductible tax benefit, up to a maximum deduction of 5 million won. To receive tax benefits, all you have to do is print out your cash receipt report (available online), and any credit card year-end statements, and submit them with your tax forms when filing for refunds. What is a cash receipt? While shopping for any num- ber of goods in Korea, you may have been asked before if you would like a cash receipt. The cash receipt system is not an actual paper receipt, but rather an electronic method to track sales tax. Many businesses at- tempt to evade taxes on cash transactions, so to encourage legal transactions, the govern- ment initiated a tax incentive program by which consumers are encouraged to help track sales tax when shopping. When you ask for a cash re- ceipt, you present either a card, or simply your phone number, and the transaction is reported directly to the tax office. Registering for the cash re- ceipt system online is surpris- ingly easy, and the whole process can be done in as little as 10 minutes — assuming you are a registered taxpayer. The hardest part of the process is that the website is only avail- able in Korean. What is a cash receipt report? To register, go to the National Tax Service’s website at www.taxsave.go.kr. Look for a login prompt on the left side with a picture of what looks like a credit card. Beneath this cred- it card are three links, the first of which is the registration link. Click there, and you will be tak- en to an explanation page that prompts you to select your form of registration: on the left is the method for consumers, and on the right, business owners. Next, click on “I agree,” and you will be taken to the page where you input your personal infor- mation. The final step is to simply confirm your method of entering each payment within the sys- tem. The first option is to have a card issued and sent to you. Perhaps the easiest way, howev- er, is to simply use your tele- phone number. Click on your de- sired option, and you are set to use the cash receipt system. For more information on these benefits, call the SGC hot- line at 1688-0120 for both tax and consumer consulting. To comment on this article, e- mail [email protected]. To contact the author, e-mail [email protected] — Ed. Take advantage of tax savings When shopping for something, especially clothes or electronics, you might be offered a discount.They either explicitly say, “if you pay in cash, we’ll give you 20 percent off” or when you take out your card they say, “if you want to pay with your card, I can’t give you a discount.” What this really means is, “If you pay with a card, this sale gets report- ed to the government, and then I’ll have to pay taxes, and I’m trying to keep my reported income as low as possible.” In focus: Don’t be automatic Smart shopping tip
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Transcript of Korea Herald 20090401
PHOTO CHALLENGE WINNER — Old meets new — Near Hwaseong, Suwon, old meets new in a traditional Korean guard tower. Reflected in the plastic of a CCTV camera, atraditional guard post is monitored by a modern sentry. Derek Winchester
The Photo Challenge is spon-sored by Hyosung Camera(English: 010-7203-9599) andBabo Shirts (www.baboshirts.com). Winners of the weekly com-petition receive a 50,000 wonstore credit at Hyosung Cameraand a Babo Shirt. To take partin the competition, simply uploadyour photo at www.flickr.com/groups/seoulphotoclub — Ed.
By Aaron Raisey
I was relaxing, having a coffeeon Saturday afternoon in a coffeeshop near Insadong in Seoul,when I noticed the number ofcameras that people had. Ofcourse, photography is very pop-ular these days and there aremore cameras around than therehave ever been before, but forsome reason it really hit me howmany people had DSLRs.
There seemed to be at leastone at every table — no exagger-ation. I decided to try and unob-trusively check the dial on thetop the cameras to see what set-tings people were using. I wassurprised.
The reason I was surprisedwhen I noted the settings of themany cameras I saw was thatthe vast majority of them were
set to one of the several auto-matic modes of shooting thatare available. I thought that ifso many people are using theirDSLRs in this way, they couldhave saved a bit of money andbought nice little point andshoot cameras.
Any camera that allows youto control as many aspects of animage in the way an SLR cam-era — film or digital — does is avery powerful creative tool.However, access to this creativi-ty can only be unlocked if youget out of Automatic mode.
Operating a camera in one ofthe various Auto modes can beconvenient, but the differencebetween a DSLR set to Auto anda point and shoot is not verymuch. The huge advantage aDSLR has over a point andshoot though, is the creativity itallows you through the variousdegrees of manual setting.
You can create beautifullyblurred backgrounds in portraitsin Aperture Priority mode, orcapture a dynamic action shotwith the use of motion blur usingShutter Priority, or producestunningly lit night images withthe longer exposures available inpurely manual mode.
The ability of a point-and-
shoot camera to capture pho-tographs of this nature is quitelimited, so don’t limit your cre-ativity behind your DSLR byleaving that dial stuck on Auto.
In the next couple of columns,we’ll look in more detail at thevarious manual modes on acamera and the creativity youcan take advantage of.
I just want to hark back tosomething I said earlier. I men-tioned that access to greatercreativity could be enabled byusing a camera’s Manual mode,I didn’t suggest the ability totake better pictures would beunlocked. The route to betterpictures is through the photog-rapher, not the camera.
There is a difference betweenbeing creative and being better.This is why good photographerscan usually produce good photosno matter what gear they areusing. One of the benefits of theSeoul Photo Club on Flickr isthat members help develop eachother’s photography by postingconstructive feedback, opinionsand getting constant exposureto great photos from other mem-bers.
So, don’t be automatic and getout there.
18 COMMUNITYWEDNESDAYAPRIL 1, 2009
Expat Living is a section dedicated tothe daily living of expatriates. It is printedon Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.To share stories about your life abroad,send stories or story ideas to MatthewLamers at [email protected] may be edited for length or clarity.
CommCommunity Bulletin Boarunity Bulletin BoarddTo apply for a free ad, send yourad text to: [email protected]
All ads must be under 40 words in English and commercial ads
are not acceptable.
Announcements
The Pakistan TourismDevelopment Corporation
(PTDC) has put tourism relatedinformation in Korean languageon PTDC websitewww.tourism.gov.pk for thebenefit of intending Koreantourists/visitors. If interested,visit the website for further in-formation.
THE OLD PATH Programhosted by the Most
Sensible Christian Preacher inour Time is now in SouthKorea. To listen for free BibleExpositions of Brother EliSoriano, please call 010-3144-2561, 010-3004-0817
UNTV Korea introduces itsnew websites featuring
24/7 Bible Expositions of theMost Sensible ReligiousPreacher in our Times.www.imeem.com/untvkorea ,www.esoriano.wordpress.com
Opportunity to spread hopeand change lives. HOPE, a
non-profit organization led andmanaged by foreign Englishteachers is looking for volun-teers. Native English speakerswanted for weekly volunteer op-portunities working with under-privileged children. Koreans with
English speaking abilities need-ed for volunteer support. Pleasevisit www.alwayshope.or.kr.
KH Toastmasters is a fun,supportive environment to
learn public speaking and lead-ership skills. We meet 8 pmevery Tuesday in Hyehwa.Guests always welcome. Find amap of our meeting locationand contact information at:khtoastmasters.com
Anyone who have the prob-lems of spinal balance and
related joints & muscle painFree Chiropractic consultationand Normal Posture eudcationMember of KCA , Near atKangnam sub App Call 010-9170-3544
100% Free LanguageExchange Community, han-
lingo.com, invites you to meetour great members learningyour language. If you are learn-ing a new language esp.Korean, please check us out athttp://www.hanlingo.com
Do you enjoy poppingdance!? Come join
Culcom b-boys! You are notcharged anything but offered achance to make friends and agathering place! Feel free tojoin us! Free beer will beserved. 019-301-7512 hee-
Sherlock Holmes Club willmeet every second Tuesday
day at Itaewon, 7.30pm. (Venueto be announced) A story fromthe canon, a short talk onHolmesiana, a Holmes quiz,and a Holmes movie: serious-fun. Email Morrison [email protected], orphone 010-6376-3965.
Personals
Iam a Spanish woman fluent inKorean language and also in
English, offer my service as aninterpreter for Spanish speak-ing people in Korea. I also doSpanish & English languagestutorial. Call 010-3040-6101
I’m a 24 year old KoreanAmerican male. Looking for a
female language exchangepartner to help me improve myKorean or a friend that canshow me around Seoul. Textme at 010-7218-2422
Iwant to share my life, culturefor friendship with native
English speakers. I’m 33 yeasold guy who live in Chuncheon.Gender, age doesn’t matter.Please contact me Email:[email protected] mobile010-9556-1324
I’m Korean male living inSeongnam and 34 years old.
I’d like to make foreign friendsspeaking English fluently whowant to exchange culture andlanguage. Gender or age does-n’t matter. Please contact me.011 9619 7409.
27 years old Black Africanguy living in Seoul and
Deagu English only looking fe-male Korean or foreigner forculture exchange. E-mail:[email protected]
Iwant to offer free English con-versation and tutor during my
free time. My purpose is to helpand for friendship. You maycontact me at my email ad;[email protected] orcall me at 010-8525-8294.
33-year-old Korean male islooking for native English
speakers for friendship and cul-ture exchange. E-male: sjlee-wotis.co.kr
AKorean handsome guylooking for Filipina who live
in Seoul. I stayed in CEBU inthe Philippines. Please connectme. [email protected]
Do you want to learn Koreanlanguage and culture? I’m
Korean male, living in Seoul,
retired from school teacher andcan help you. Gender or agedoesn’t matter. Please e-mailme at; [email protected]
AKorean woman is looking fora native Japanese speaking
friend for language and cultureexchange. If interested, pleaseemail to [email protected]
Iam looking for English conver-sation parter. If anyone want, I
can offer one room in my APT(FREE), hwagokdong located.My company is KBS in [email protected]. 010-3213-3771
Want to learn free Koreanwith a high educated, cute
and friendly university student?I live in Shin-Chon and lookingfor native English speakers forfriendship. We can have beerwhile we study! Feel free toEmail me or text me01194212548, [email protected]
Hi, I’m 21 year old ChineseAmerican fluent in English.
This is my first time in Seoul.Looking for female Korean lan-guage exchange partner orfriend to show me aroundSeoul. I’m an exchange stu-dent at Yonsei University. Text01080507149
Sports
International badminton clublooking for new foreign mem-
bers. Competitive (top classlevel) players preferred, we playon Sat, Sunday near Chamsillotte world 2-6 P.M. If interestedsend me email for more infor-mation [email protected]
I’m an English professor wholoves playing rackets sports
and is looking for a partner.Whether it is squash, badmintonor tennis, if you like to play thenlet me know and let’s have agame. I live in Seoul. Age, gen-der or nationality does not mat-ter. Look forward to hearing fromyou. 011 9990 4291
We are looking for an expe-rienced bilingual writer
who can write English pas-sages for high school readingbooks. Contact: [email protected] (Kumsung PublishingCompany at Mapo-gu, Seoul)
Kung-fu club is looking fornew foreign members in
Seoul. If you are interested,please call at 019-826-1980
Arirang Taekwondo Club islooking for new members in-
terested in Taekwondo and cul-tural exchange. Class is every
Sat & Sun at 2 pm ~ 5:30 pm atSamgakji sta. near Itaewon. Allnationalities are welcome. E-mail to [email protected] /010 3078 1433
Wanted
Japanese Female looking fora room for 3-6 months in
Seoul, Line 2 or 7 from April 1.Prefer flat share in furnishedspacious apartment. Willing topay up to KWR 7,000,000 permonth. based on condition.Shoot email to [email protected]
I’m looking for a foreignerteacher who can teach
English. It’s a part time job.Once in a week. Gwan akgu,Sin-won dong. Please E-mailme. [email protected]
Hyundai Sonata New EF2002 Model, 90,000 kms,
black color, leather seats inmint condition. Great offer$5,000. Contact 01041624188or [email protected]
We’re looking for a bilingualwriter who has a lot of ex-
perience of editing or para-phrasing passages for Koreanstudents. Work three times aweek, 3 hours each time. [email protected] 011-9933-4130
Korean classes
Free Korean teacher avail-able, 27 male in Seoul. 6
years experience teachingKorean in English from basic toadvanced. Purpose: Make goodfriends. Cell: 010-2029-2677 E-mail: jetasd @hot mail.com
We invite you for FREEKorean, hindi, Indian
Music Instrument classes from4pm every Sunday atHaebongchondong. For direc-tions and details on Sundayprogram visit www.krishnako-rea.com or call 010-2448-6441.
We invite you to LanguageExchange Club (LEC),
the multilingual exchange club.You can make many friends,learn various cultures & lan-guages, enjoy outdoor activi-ties as well as learn Koreanlanguage. Please come toStarbucks in Myung-dong at 5p.m. on Sundays. E-mail toSong : [email protected]
Sookmyung Korean educa-tion volunteers. 4 levels for
beginner to high intermediate,once a week for 2 hours onevery Saturday from 15:00 to17:00, at social educationbuilding in SookmyungWomen’s Univ. 02-710-9623
By Christopher Dykas
Although we have comethrough the first quarter of 2009already, it’s never too soon — ortoo late — to think about nextyear’s tax returns.
This article will explain twosimple ways to accumulate de-ductions — and save you hun-dreds of thousands of won —simply by tracking the moneyyou already spend.
The easiest way to earn taxrefunds is by using your creditcard for making major purchas-es. It should be noted that checkcards and normal bank account-bank account transfers do notcount.
To receive benefits from creditcard and cash receipt spending,taxable individuals must spendat least 20 percent of their in-come in this manner. If totalcredit card and cash receiptspending surpasses this 20 per-cent threshold, then taxpayersreceive a 20 percent deductibletax benefit, up to a maximumdeduction of 5 million won.
To receive tax benefits, all youhave to do is print out your cashreceipt report (available online),and any credit card year-endstatements, and submit themwith your tax forms when filingfor refunds.
What is a cash receipt?
While shopping for any num-ber of goods in Korea, you mayhave been asked before if youwould like a cash receipt. Thecash receipt system is not anactual paper receipt, but ratheran electronic method to tracksales tax. Many businesses at-tempt to evade taxes on cashtransactions, so to encouragelegal transactions, the govern-ment initiated a tax incentiveprogram by which consumersare encouraged to help tracksales tax when shopping.
When you ask for a cash re-ceipt, you present either a card,or simply your phone number,and the transaction is reporteddirectly to the tax office.
Registering for the cash re-ceipt system online is surpris-ingly easy, and the wholeprocess can be done in as littleas 10 minutes — assuming youare a registered taxpayer. Thehardest part of the process isthat the website is only avail-able in Korean.
What is a cash receipt report?
To register, go to the NationalTax Service’s website atwww.taxsave.go.kr. Look for alogin prompt on the left sidewith a picture of what looks likea credit card. Beneath this cred-it card are three links, the firstof which is the registration link.Click there, and you will be tak-en to an explanation page thatprompts you to select your formof registration: on the left is themethod for consumers, and onthe right, business owners.Next, click on “I agree,” and youwill be taken to the page whereyou input your personal infor-mation.
The final step is to simplyconfirm your method of enteringeach payment within the sys-tem. The first option is to have acard issued and sent to you.Perhaps the easiest way, howev-er, is to simply use your tele-phone number. Click on your de-sired option, and you are set touse the cash receipt system.
For more information onthese benefits, call the SGC hot-line at 1688-0120 for both taxand consumer consulting.
To comment on this article, e-mail [email protected] contact the author, [email protected] — Ed.
Take advantage of tax savings
When shopping for something, especially clothes or electronics, youmight be offered a discount. They either explicitly say, “if you pay incash, we’ll give you 20 percent off” or when you take out your card theysay, “if you want to pay with your card, I can’t give you a discount.”What this really means is, “If you pay with a card, this sale gets report-ed to the government, and then I’ll have to pay taxes, and I’m trying tokeep my reported income as low as possible.”
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