Where Can Vehicle and Vessel Tax Be Checked?
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Vehicle and vessel tax can be checked in multiple places. Below are the ways to check it: 1. Vehicle management offices or traffic management departments of public security authorities. 2. Insurance companies where vehicle insurance was purchased. 3. National tax authorities in the vehicle's registration location. Vehicle and vessel usage tax can be paid together with compulsory traffic insurance or separately at the national tax authorities. Below is an extended introduction: 1. Introduction to vehicle and vessel tax: Vehicle and vessel usage tax is a fee paid by vehicle and vessel owners within the People's Republic of China according to the Vehicle and Vessel Usage Tax Law of the People's Republic of China. All registered motor vehicles are required to pay it. The payment of vehicle and vessel usage tax does not need to be done separately; it is collected together with compulsory traffic insurance, starting from 2007. 2. Reduction and exemption of vehicle and vessel usage tax: There are reductions and exemptions for vehicle and vessel usage tax, but the scope is implemented according to national regulations, and not all motor vehicles are eligible for reductions or exemptions. Currently, new energy vehicles in China are exempt from vehicle and vessel usage tax, while only fuel-powered vehicles are subject to it.
There are several places where I frequently check the vehicle and vessel tax. The most commonly used are online channels, such as entering the license plate number and vehicle identification number on the State Taxation Administration website or local government tax service platforms to view the tax status. For example, the Beijing Taxation website is very user-friendly. I have also used WeChat and Alipay mini-programs—just search for 'vehicle and vessel tax inquiry' to find the entry, and the results appear within a minute or two after entering personal information, which is super time-saving. Additionally, visiting the local tax bureau or vehicle management office in person is quite reliable. Bring your vehicle license and ID card, and the staff can print detailed records on the spot, but remember to avoid peak hours to skip the queues. When paying for insurance, companies like Ping An or Pacific Insurance also provide related inquiry services—just log into their apps to check the policy. I think regular checks are important to avoid fines or annual inspection issues due to missed payments, especially as digital methods become more widespread.
