How to calculate car purchase tax
Recently, the calculation method of vehicle purchase tax has become a hot topic. Many consumers have questions about the calculation of purchase tax when purchasing a car. This article will analyze the calculation method of vehicle purchase tax in detail, and combine it with the hot content of the entire network in the past 10 days to provide you with clear structured data.
1. Basic concepts of vehicle purchase tax

Vehicle purchase tax is a tax levied on units and individuals who purchase taxable vehicles within the territory of the People's Republic of China. The tax rate and calculation method of purchase tax are uniformly stipulated by the State Administration of Taxation.
2. Calculation formula of vehicle purchase tax
The formula for calculating vehicle purchase tax is:Purchase tax = taxable price of taxable vehicle × tax rate. Currently, the vehicle purchase tax rate is10%.
3. Taxable Price of Taxable Vehicles
The taxable price of taxable vehicles is divided into the following types according to different situations:
| situation | Taxable price |
|---|---|
| Purchase a vehicle for your own use | Invoice price (excluding VAT) |
| imported vehicles | Dutiable value + customs duty + consumption tax |
| Other ways to obtain a vehicle | The lowest taxable price approved by the State Administration of Taxation |
4. Purchase tax calculation example
Suppose you purchase a domestically produced car with an invoice price of 200,000 yuan (excluding VAT), the purchase tax is calculated as follows:
| Project | Amount (yuan) |
|---|---|
| Invoice price (excluding VAT) | 200,000 |
| Purchase tax rate | 10% |
| Purchase tax amount | 20,000 |
5. Recent hot topics
In the past 10 days, hot topics about vehicle purchase tax have mainly focused on the following aspects:
1.New energy vehicle purchase tax reduction policy: The country has recently extended the new energy vehicle purchase tax exemption policy. Consumers who purchase eligible new energy vehicles can enjoy full or half purchase tax exemptions.
2.Second-hand car purchase tax issues: Many consumers have questions about whether second-hand cars need to pay purchase tax. In fact, there is usually no need to pay purchase tax on second-hand car transactions, but you need to pay attention to whether the vehicle has paid the tax.
3.Purchase tax calculation tool: Major automobile websites and apps have recently launched purchase tax calculation tools to facilitate consumers to quickly estimate the cost of purchasing a car.
6. Purchase tax payment process
The purchase tax payment process is as follows:
| steps | Operation |
|---|---|
| 1 | Get a car purchase invoice after purchasing a car |
| 2 | Prepare ID cards, car purchase invoices and other materials |
| 3 | Go to your local tax authority or file online |
| 4 | Pay purchase tax and obtain tax payment certificate |
7. Precautions
1.Invoice price authenticity: The tax authorities will verify the authenticity of the car purchase invoice, and under-invoicing may result in back taxes or fines.
2.tax-free vehicles: Some special vehicles (such as new energy vehicles, military vehicles, etc.) can enjoy purchase tax reduction and exemption policies, so please understand in advance.
3.Payment time limit: The purchase tax must be paid within 60 days after purchasing the car. Late payment fees may be incurred if it is overdue.
8. Summary
The calculation of vehicle purchase tax is not complicated. The key is to clarify the taxable price and tax rate of the taxable vehicle. Recently, the extension of the new energy vehicle purchase tax reduction policy and the discussion on the second-hand car purchase tax have become hot topics. Consumers should fully understand the relevant policies and reasonably plan the car purchase budget before purchasing a car.
I hope this article can help you clearly understand the calculation method of vehicle purchase tax and provide a reference for your car purchase decision.
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