Is the Vehicle and Vessel Tax Required to be Paid Annually?
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Vehicle and vessel tax must be paid every year. Below is relevant information about the vehicle and vessel tax: 1. Definition of vehicle and vessel tax: Essentially, the vehicle and vessel tax is a type of tax levied on the owners or managers of vehicles and vessels (hereinafter referred to as vehicles and vessels), with vehicles and vessels as the characteristic objects. The vehicles and vessels referred to here are those that should be registered with the vehicle and vessel management departments according to the law. In China, the applicable tax rates are implemented in accordance with the "Vehicle and Vessel Tax Item and Tax Rate Table." The financial departments and tax authorities of the State Council of China may, based on actual conditions, subdivide tax items within the prescribed tax item scope and tax rate range, and clarify the tax rate range for vehicle sub-items and the specific applicable tax rates for vessels. The specific applicable tax rates for vehicles are determined by the provincial, autonomous region, and municipal governments within the prescribed tax rate range for sub-items. 2. Payment time for vehicle and vessel tax: Currently, the vehicle and vessel tax can be paid together with compulsory traffic insurance. Since the purchase time of vehicles varies, the time for paying compulsory traffic liability insurance will also differ. Therefore, there is no specific annual time requirement, and the "vehicle and vessel tax" is withheld and paid by the insurance company on behalf of the taxpayer each year, with no specific time stipulated.
Yes, the vehicle and vessel tax needs to be paid annually. I've been driving for almost ten years now and have to pay it on time every year, usually when renewing my car insurance, as the insurance company collects it together. The process is very simple—just pay it directly when purchasing insurance, and they'll provide a tax payment certificate. This tax is calculated based on the vehicle's engine displacement. For small-displacement cars, it's just a few hundred yuan; my compact car costs about 400-500 yuan, while SUVs or large-displacement vehicles can exceed 1,000 yuan. If you forget to pay, it can be troublesome—not only will you fail the annual inspection, but you might also face a fine of over 100 yuan. I recommend setting a reminder in advance, using a mobile app to note the date, so you don't miss it. This tax actually has some benefits, supporting environmental projects like road maintenance, making it worth paying. In short, it's an unavoidable annual expense.