Does the vehicle owner need to pay the purchase tax in person?
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Purchase tax does not require the vehicle owner to pay in person. Payment by an agent: An agent can pay at the tax authority as long as all required documents are prepared. The necessary documents include the owner's identity proof, vehicle price proof, and vehicle certification, along with truthfully filling out the vehicle purchase tax declaration form. The original copies of these documents are required, and the tax authority will review them before returning them to the taxpayer or agent. The entire process can be handled either by the taxpayer themselves or by an agent. Documents required for agent processing: For an agent to handle the vehicle purchase tax payment, the required documents include the owner's ID card (original and copy), the agent's ID card (original and copy), the vehicle's unified sales invoice (original and copy), and the vehicle certification (original and copy).
Last time I bought a car, I was particularly busy, so my colleague suggested that I didn’t necessarily have to go in person to pay the vehicle purchase tax. Generally, tax offices allow you to authorize an agent, such as a family member or friend, to handle it. They just need to bring a copy of the car owner’s ID, the car purchase invoice, the agent’s original ID, and sometimes a simple power of attorney. This is very convenient, especially for working professionals, as it saves valuable time. Once, I had my wife handle it for me, and she got it done in just half an hour without any issues. The process is simple: the agent just needs to queue up at the tax office to make the payment. However, I should mention that some cities now support online processing—just enter the VIN and invoice information, then pay via mobile, which is even more hassle-free. Overall, paying attention to these details can make life easier, especially during the busy days right after buying a car.
