"Pay Your Car Tax Early and Get a 9.15% Discount"

Dongdaemun-gu Urges Reporting and Payment of Annual Vehicle Tax by February 1... Pay via Seoul City eTax or Smartphone (STAX)

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Dongdaemun-gu (Mayor You Deok-yeol) is accepting annual automobile tax declarations and payments until February 1.

Automobile tax, which is usually paid twice a year in June and December, can be declared and paid in full in January to receive a 9.15% discount on the annual amount.

Until last year, a 10% discount was given for annual prepayment in January, but from this year, the discount applies to the amount from February to December, effectively resulting in a 9.15% discount.

The district office sent annual tax payment notices simultaneously on January 13 to residents who prepaid last year and those who newly applied for annual prepayment by January 6 this year.

Residents who did not receive a payment notice but wish to prepay this year can visit the Automobile Tax Team at the Tax Division of Dongdaemun-gu Office, apply by phone, or declare via Seoul City e-Tax. Payment notices and payment account information will be sent immediately via text message to those who apply in person or by phone.

Payments can be made to the designated account number indicated on the payment notice, and account transfer or card payment is also available through Seoul City e-Tax.

Additionally, without a payment notice, taxpayers can check tax details and pay using their bankbook or credit card at bank cash machines (CD/ATM), and payments are also possible via ARS and smartphone app (STAX).

If ownership is transferred or the vehicle is scrapped within the year after prepayment, the unused portion of the automobile tax can be refunded. Also, even if the address is moved to another city or province, the annual prepayment remains valid and will not be charged again.

A representative from the Tax Division of Dongdaemun-gu Office stated, “In this low-interest era, we hope residents take advantage of the 9.15% tax credit by declaring and paying the automobile tax annually in January to enjoy tax savings.”

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