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What is the vehicle purchase tax?

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SanAlex
07/29/25 11:11pm

The purchase tax for passenger vehicles with an engine displacement of 1.6L or below is levied at a reduced rate of 7.5%. Below is more information: 1. Introduction: The vehicle purchase tax is a tax levied on entities and individuals who purchase specified vehicles within China. All entities and individuals who purchase, import, produce, receive as gifts, win as prizes, or otherwise acquire vehicles for personal use must pay the tax at a rate of 10%. However, the tax is not levied again when the vehicle changes ownership until the vehicle is scrapped. 2. Tax payment location: For taxable vehicles that require registration, the tax should be declared and paid to the competent national tax authority in the vehicle registration location. For taxable vehicles that do not require registration, the tax should be declared and paid to the competent national tax authority in the taxpayer's location.

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OAxel
08/16/25 1:23am

I recently went through the purchase tax process when buying a new car. It's roughly 10% of the vehicle price, but it's not as simple as direct multiplication. The car purchase invoice includes 13% VAT, so you need to deduct that portion first before calculating the tax. For example, my car's invoice price was 150,000 yuan, so the purchase tax would be 150,000 divided by 1.13 multiplied by 10%, approximately 13,300 yuan. The government is very supportive of new energy vehicles - electric cars get full purchase tax exemption, a policy that continues until the end of 2025. My friend who bought a Tesla saved thousands this way. A money-saving tip is to research policies before buying, choose tax-exempt models or wait for promotions that reduce both the car price and tax. Don't underestimate this amount - a difference of tens of thousands can significantly impact your car purchase budget.

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JoshuaAnn
10/18/25 7:22am

The vehicle purchase tax is a mandatory tax when buying a car, with a general tax rate of 10% applied to the taxable price. The taxable price is the invoice price minus the value-added tax (VAT), calculated as the invoice price divided by 1.13 multiplied by 10%. Why is it calculated this way? Because the VAT portion cannot be taxed, hence this rule was established. New energy vehicles, such as pure electric or plug-in hybrids, currently enjoy tax exemption until 2025, saving a significant amount of expenses. When handling the tax, don't forget to bring the necessary documents to the tax office or ask the 4S dealership to assist, saving some time. Policies frequently change, so downloading the official tax app can help you stay updated. In practice, higher-priced cars incur more tax, so choosing a compact car or a used one can help reduce the tax burden if you're controlling your budget.

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MacJuniper
12/01/25 7:57am

I just got an electric car, and the full exemption from purchase tax is amazing. For traditional fuel vehicles, the purchase tax is about 10% of the car price, calculated using the formula: invoice price divided by 1.13 multiplied by 10%. Electric cars save you this cost, and the policy lasts until the end of 2025. The money-saving strategy is to choose new energy vehicles, such as hybrids, which also enjoy benefits. Higher car prices mean higher taxes, so picking affordable models reduces the tax burden. Before buying, check online guides to confirm the tax exemption policy and don’t miss this great opportunity.

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