Can Vehicle Purchase Tax Be Deducted?

[LeLily]

Vehicle purchase tax cannot be deducted. The collection details of vehicle purchase tax are as follows: For vehicles that have been taxed but need to be returned due to quality issues: If a vehicle for which purchase tax has been paid needs to be returned to the manufacturer due to quality problems, a tax refund can be processed by presenting the manufacturer's vehicle return certificate; the original tax payment certificate for the vehicle must be surrendered when applying for the refund; if the original tax payment certificate cannot be surrendered, the refund will not be granted. For vehicles that have been taxed but need to be replaced due to quality issues: If a vehicle for which purchase tax has been paid needs to be replaced by the manufacturer due to quality problems, the vehicle purchase tax modification procedures can be processed by presenting the manufacturer's vehicle replacement certificate and the invoice for the new replacement vehicle, and the original tax payment certificate for the original vehicle must be surrendered; if the original tax payment certificate cannot be surrendered, the vehicle purchase tax modification procedures will not be processed.

[OEva]

I recently bought a new car and specifically researched the vehicle purchase tax. The car purchase tax cannot be used to deduct personal income tax, simply put, it doesn't reduce your annual salary tax filing amount. Once this tax is paid, it's done—it's a fixed government fee. But don't worry too much; when buying a car, you can choose a smaller-displacement vehicle to pay less tax, or consider energy-efficient cars which sometimes have policy discounts. Additionally, I've heard that the situation is different for businesses buying cars—if a company uses the vehicle, that tax might be counted as a cost in corporate taxes. As an ordinary consumer, I recommend paying the tax outright and not trying to deduct it to save on taxes, to avoid disappointment and potential losses.

[MatteoMarie]

I usually focus on financial knowledge, and it's true that vehicle purchase tax cannot be used to deduct personal income tax. The tax paid when buying a car is a one-time payment, equivalent to handing over a sum of money to the government, which is a separate matter from salary tax reporting. However, for businesses, the tax may be counted as part of the fixed asset cost, reducing profits when filing corporate income tax, thereby saving on taxes. From a tax planning perspective, ordinary car owners are better off budgeting for this tax and not expecting it to be deductible. Also, when buying a car, it's important to pay attention to policy changes, such as the current tax exemptions and discounts for electric vehicles, which indirectly reduce the tax burden. In actual car usage, tax is an unavoidable expense, so it's best to prepare for it in advance.

[DelCaroline]

Having driven for several years, I can say from experience that vehicle purchase tax absolutely cannot be deducted from personal income tax. It's simply an expense that cannot be used to offset other taxes after payment. For example, even after paying the tax when buying a car, you still calculate your personal income tax as usual at the end of the month. I suggest new car owners not overthink ways to deduct it and instead focus on whether they can save on taxes through discounts or promotions. Additionally, in used car transactions, the buyer might not need to pay the purchase tax, which can be an indirect way to save money. In short, when it comes to taxes, it's important to follow the rules and not try to exploit loopholes.