Yoo Jae Suk reveals diligent tax habits: 'If I earn 10 billion, I pay 4.1 billion'

Entertainer Yoo Jae Suk revealed his philosophy of diligent tax payment by showing himself paying taxes on camera for the first time. Along with the fact that no tax evasion suspicions were ever found during past intensive tax audits, an anecdote is gaining renewed attention: instead of typical tax-saving methods, he chooses a reporting method that results in paying more taxes.

On the 1st, the first episode of the web variety show "Pungyangjung" was released on the YouTube channel "DdeunDdeun."

On this day, Yoo Jae Suk went on a 2 Days & 1 Night domestic trip with Lee Sung Min, Ji Suk-jin, and Yang Se-chan. However, despite packing everything from suitcases to backpacks, he made the mistake of leaving his wallet at home.

Flustered, he immediately contacted his manager and his wife, Na Kyung-eun, to ask them to deliver the wallet, jokingly scolding himself by saying, "Oh, you idiot."

Hearing this, Yang Se-chan quipped, "That really is an idiotic thing to do. To leave your wallet behind," creating a pleasant atmosphere.

However, there was a specific reason why Yoo Jae Suk absolutely had to receive the wallet.

He confessed to Yang Se-chan, "We have to stop by the bank on the way. I have to pay my taxes," adding, "I didn't have time because the recording schedule kept going."

Since the filming took place at the end of June, which is the deadline for paying global income tax, he absolutely had to stop by the bank.

Later, while moving, he asked for understanding from Ji Suk-jin and Lee Sung Min, saying, "While you seniors are withdrawing money, I will just go pay my taxes."

When Ji Suk-jin asked, "Can't you pay it later?" Yoo Jae Suk replied firmly, "That's not possible. Taxes must be paid on time."

Upon arriving at the bank, Yoo Jae Suk headed straight to the counter, and the members watching him burst into laughter, saying, "This is the first time we've seen Yoo Jae Suk going to pay taxes on a broadcast."

Yoo Jae Suk also emphasized, "Paying taxes is truly important," as he hurried into the bank.

This scene has garnered attention once again, aligning with Yoo Jae Suk's image of diligent tax payment.

It was previously reported that although he underwent an intensive tax audit in 2024, no intentional omission of income or circumstances of tax evasion were found.

Subsequently, a tax expert explained that Yoo Jae Suk's reporting method differs from that of typical high-income celebrities.

While high-income individual business owners usually choose book-keeping reporting for significant tax-saving effects, Yoo Jae Suk chooses the estimated taxation method applying the standard expense rate.

This method is evaluated as having less tax-saving effect but reducing tax risks.

For example, if annual income is 10 billion won, the book-keeping method would result in a tax burden of approximately 2.7 billion won, but applying the standard expense rate significantly increases the tax base, resulting in a tax payment of approximately 4.1 billion won.

The industry evaluates that Yoo Jae Suk has been reporting his taxes in a way that prioritizes transparency over tax avoidance.

The tax payment scene revealed through this episode of "Pungyangjung" is drawing interest as it once again demonstrates his long-held belief that "taxes must be paid on time."