As allegations of tax evasion by ASTRO’s Cha Eunwoo shake the entertainment industry, Yoo Jae Suk, who survived an intense tax audit, has been brought back to light.
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Previously, an accountant’s YouTube channel posted a video last year regarding why Yoo Jae Suk would never find himself embroiled in a tax-related controversy.
They revealed that most Korean celebrities have two options when filing taxes: Bookkeeping or a standard expense rate.
They explained that Yoo Jae Suk chose the second option, given his reputation as a popular TV celebrity, and would want to avoid any unnecessary scandals.
“It seems he was motivated by his sense of responsibility as the nation’s MC and didn’t want to worry about the complexities of tax processing. People tend to think a tax audit is only for those with large incomes, but Yoo Jae Suk has no fear of an audit, additional taxes, or surcharges. He’s reduced the risk to zero.
This is an exceptional case of choosing trust over money, and his honest tax payment is something to be proud of.”
— accountant
Meanwhile, in 2024, Yoo Jae Suk underwent an intensive tax audit, during which no intentional evasion or underreporting was found.
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Most recently, Cha Eunwoo is facing tax evasion allegations and is currently being investigated by the National Tax Service.
This is also considered one of the largest tax evasion cases imposed on a Korean celebrity.
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