Do I Pay the Car Purchase Tax Myself?
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You need to pay it yourself. It is not included in the car price and is usually paid by the 4S dealer on your behalf, with an invoice. This is money collected by the state, and not a single cent can be omitted. Since the tax is calculated based on the declared price, some 4S dealers declare the actual purchase price, as most actual transaction prices are lower than the manufacturer's suggested retail price. Below is additional information: Car Purchase Tax: The car purchase tax is a type of tax levied when purchasing a car. In addition to cars, motorcycles, electric vehicles, trailers, and agricultural transport vehicles also require payment of this tax. Most people who buy cars have paid this tax and should be familiar with it.
Oh, I was also really confused about this when I first bought a car. The car purchase tax is indeed mainly your responsibility to pay, but in reality, it's quite simple to handle. When I picked up my car at the 4S store, the salesperson proactively explained the purchase tax part to me, which is 10% of the car price and is usually deducted from the total payment. If you let the 4S store handle it, they collect and pay it on your behalf, saving you the trouble of queuing at the tax office; if you do it yourself, you need to prepare the car purchase invoice and ID card and go to the local tax office to get it done. Late payment may result in fines or delay in getting your license plate, so I recommend new car owners opt for the agency service for convenience. Don’t underestimate this—if the tax isn’t paid, your car can’t hit the road, affecting your daily travel safety.
