Do I Need to Drive the Car to Pay Vehicle Purchase Tax for a New Car?

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You do not need to drive the car to pay the vehicle purchase tax for a new car; just bring the car purchase invoice and bank card. Documents required for tax payment: To pay the vehicle purchase tax, you need to bring the original and a copy of the vehicle owner's ID card, or household registration booklet, the original and a copy of the vehicle's factory certificate, and the unified invoice for motor vehicle sales or a valid voucher. Vehicle Purchase Tax: This is a new tax levied on units and individuals purchasing specified vehicles within China. It was reformed from the vehicle purchase tax surcharge previously collected by the transportation department through a 'fee-to-tax' conversion. It features unique characteristics such as a single scope of collection, a single collection link, and a single tax rate. Driving a New Car Without Paying Tax: A new car can be driven without paying tax within 60 days of the stipulated tax payment date. If caught driving beyond 60 days without paying the purchase tax, the driver will be directly penalized with 12 demerit points.