{"id":228,"date":"2026-01-06T22:04:31","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T13:04:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/?p=228"},"modified":"2026-01-06T22:04:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T13:04:35","slug":"2026-car-tax-january-prepayment-discount","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/2026-car-tax-january-prepayment-discount\/","title":{"rendered":"How to apply for a discount on the 2026 automobile tax payment in January and its benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span 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ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/2026-car-tax-january-prepayment-discount\/#2026%EB%85%84_%EC%9E%90%EB%8F%99%EC%B0%A8%EC%84%B8_1%EC%9B%94_%EC%97%B0%EB%82%A9_%ED%95%A0%EC%9D%B8_%EC%8B%A0%EC%B2%AD_%EB%B0%A9%EB%B2%95%EA%B3%BC_%ED%98%9C%ED%83%9D\" >How to apply for a discount on the 2026 automobile tax payment in January and its benefits<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/2026-car-tax-january-prepayment-discount\/#2026%EB%85%84_%EC%9E%90%EB%8F%99%EC%B0%A8%EC%84%B8_1%EC%9B%94_%EC%97%B0%EB%82%A9_%ED%95%B5%EC%8B%AC_%ED%8F%AC%EC%9D%B8%ED%8A%B8%EC%99%80_%EB%8B%AC%EB%9D%BC%EC%A7%84_%EC%A0%90\" >Key Points and Changes in the 2026 Automobile Tax Annual Payment in January<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/2026-car-tax-january-prepayment-discount\/#%EC%8B%A0%EC%B2%AD_%EA%B8%B0%EA%B0%84%EA%B3%BC_%EB%A7%88%EA%B0%90_%EC%9D%BC%EC%A0%95_%EC%99%84%EC%A0%84_%EC%A0%95%EB%A6%AC\" >Complete summary of application period and deadline schedule<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/2026-car-tax-january-prepayment-discount\/#%EC%96%B8%EC%A0%9C_%EC%8B%A0%EC%B2%AD%ED%95%A0_%EC%88%98_%EC%9E%88%EB%82%98\" >When can I apply?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/2026-car-tax-january-prepayment-discount\/#%EB%8B%A4%EB%A5%B8_%EB%B6%84%EA%B8%B0_%EC%8B%A0%EC%B2%AD%EB%8F%84_%EA%B0%80%EB%8A%A5%ED%95%9C%EA%B0%80\" >Is it possible to apply for other quarters?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/2026-car-tax-january-prepayment-discount\/#%EC%9C%84%ED%83%9D%EC%8A%A4%EC%99%80_%EC%9D%B4%ED%83%9D%EC%8A%A4%EB%A1%9C_5%EB%B6%84_%EB%A7%8C%EC%97%90_%EB%81%9D%EB%82%B4%EB%8A%94_%EC%8B%A0%EC%B2%AD_%EC%A0%88%EC%B0%A8\" >Application process completed in 5 minutes with WeTax and eTax<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/2026-car-tax-january-prepayment-discount\/#PC%EC%97%90%EC%84%9C_%EC%9C%84%ED%83%9D%EC%8A%A4_%EC%9D%B4%EC%9A%A9\" >Using WeTax on PC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/2026-car-tax-january-prepayment-discount\/#%EB%AA%A8%EB%B0%94%EC%9D%BC%EC%97%90%EC%84%9C_%EC%8A%A4%EB%A7%88%ED%8A%B8_%EC%9C%84%ED%83%9D%EC%8A%A4_%EC%9D%B4%EC%9A%A9\" >Using Smart Withtax 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href=\"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/2026-car-tax-january-prepayment-discount\/#2026%EB%85%84%EC%97%90_%EC%9E%90%EB%8F%99%EC%B0%A8%EC%84%B8_%EC%97%B0%EB%82%A9_%ED%95%A0%EC%9D%B8%EC%9C%A8%EC%9D%B4_5%EC%9D%B8%EC%A7%80_3%EC%9D%B8%EC%A7%80_%ED%97%B7%EA%B0%88%EB%A6%BD%EB%8B%88%EB%8B%A4_%EC%96%B4%EB%96%BB%EA%B2%8C_%ED%99%95%EC%9D%B8%ED%95%98%EB%82%98%EC%9A%94\" >I&#039;m confused about whether the annual automobile tax discount rate for 2026 is 5% or 3%. How can I check?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/2026-car-tax-january-prepayment-discount\/#%EC%A0%84%EB%85%84%EB%8F%84%EC%97%90_%EC%97%B0%EB%82%A9%EC%9D%84_%ED%96%88%EB%8A%94%EB%8D%B0_%EC%98%AC%ED%95%B4%EB%8F%84_%EC%9E%90%EB%8F%99%EC%9C%BC%EB%A1%9C_%EC%A0%81%EC%9A%A9%EB%90%98%EB%82%98%EC%9A%94\" >I paid my annual premium last year. Will it be automatically applied this year?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/2026-car-tax-january-prepayment-discount\/#1%EC%9B%94%EC%9D%84_%EB%86%93%EC%B9%98%EB%A9%B4_3%EC%9B%94_6%EC%9B%94_9%EC%9B%94_%EC%A4%91_%EC%96%B8%EC%A0%9C%EA%B0%80_%EB%8D%94_%EC%9C%A0%EB%A6%AC%ED%95%9C%EA%B0%80%EC%9A%94\" >If I miss January, which month is better: March, June, or September?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/2026-car-tax-january-prepayment-discount\/#%EC%8B%A0%EC%9A%A9%EC%B9%B4%EB%93%9C%EB%A1%9C_%EB%82%A9%EB%B6%80%ED%95%98%EB%A9%B4_%EC%88%98%EC%88%98%EB%A3%8C%EA%B0%80_%EB%B6%99%EA%B1%B0%EB%82%98_%ED%8F%AC%EC%9D%B8%ED%8A%B8%EA%B0%80_%EC%A0%81%EB%A6%BD%EB%90%98%EC%A7%80_%EC%95%8A%EC%9D%84_%EC%88%98%EB%8F%84_%EC%9E%88%EB%82%98%EC%9A%94\" >If I pay with a credit card, will there be a fee or points may not be accumulated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/2026-car-tax-january-prepayment-discount\/#%EC%97%B0%EB%82%A9_%ED%9B%84%EC%97%90_%EC%B0%A8%EB%A5%BC_%ED%8C%94%EB%A9%B4_%EC%86%90%ED%95%B4%EA%B0%80_%EC%9E%88%EB%82%98%EC%9A%94_%ED%99%98%EA%B8%89%EC%9D%80_%EC%96%B4%EB%96%BB%EA%B2%8C_%EB%B0%9B%EB%82%98%EC%9A%94\" >Is there a loss if I sell the car after paying the premium? How do I get a refund?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/2026-car-tax-january-prepayment-discount\/#%EB%A7%88%EB%AC%B4%EB%A6%AC_%ED%95%9C%EB%88%88%EC%97%90_%EC%A0%95%EB%A6%AC%ED%95%98%EB%8A%94_2026%EB%85%84_%EC%9E%90%EB%8F%99%EC%B0%A8%EC%84%B8_1%EC%9B%94_%EC%97%B0%EB%82%A9\" >2026 Automobile Tax Payments in January: A Quick Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2026%EB%85%84_%EC%9E%90%EB%8F%99%EC%B0%A8%EC%84%B8_1%EC%9B%94_%EC%97%B0%EB%82%A9_%ED%95%A0%EC%9D%B8_%EC%8B%A0%EC%B2%AD_%EB%B0%A9%EB%B2%95%EA%B3%BC_%ED%98%9C%ED%83%9D\"><\/span>How to apply for a discount on the 2026 automobile tax payment in January and its benefits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you ready to save on your car tax in 2026? Especially <strong>2026 automobile tax payment due in January<\/strong>is the biggest tax saving opportunity of the year. However, this year <strong>Annual discount rate<\/strong>There is a lot of confusion about whether this is a 5% maintenance or a 3% reduction. In this article, <strong>2026 automobile tax payment due in January<\/strong>The application period and <strong>Automobile tax annual payment discount<\/strong> Calculation method, through with-tax and e-tax <strong>How to apply for annual automobile tax payment<\/strong>, we organize everything from refunds to precautions all at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you read the content to the end, you will know what to prepare and where to press and how to do it in January., <u>This year&#039;s discount rate fluctuation issue<\/u>How to respond to this, <u>How to get a refund without loss even if you sell your vehicle midway<\/u>You can know everything up to that point. <strong>2026 automobile tax payment due in January<\/strong>\uacfc <strong>Automobile tax annual payment discount<\/strong>Timing is everything. I&#039;ll guide you step by step so you don&#039;t miss a thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/thumbnail_695cf88a6e0d8.jpg\" alt=\"How to apply for a discount on the 2026 automobile tax payment in January and its benefits\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2026%EB%85%84_%EC%9E%90%EB%8F%99%EC%B0%A8%EC%84%B8_1%EC%9B%94_%EC%97%B0%EB%82%A9_%ED%95%B5%EC%8B%AC_%ED%8F%AC%EC%9D%B8%ED%8A%B8%EC%99%80_%EB%8B%AC%EB%9D%BC%EC%A7%84_%EC%A0%90\"><\/span>Key Points and Changes in the 2026 Automobile Tax Annual Payment in January<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net\/private\/org-xYRSxDEDyjanmeI3wiQ1GWla\/user-fSvinlzu1xmqQiDjqhwXJtR3\/img-SvnRKUc4oFKHwQId1rLQvV8F.png?st=2026-01-06T10%3A56%3A00Z&amp;se=2026-01-06T12%3A56%3A00Z&amp;sp=r&amp;sv=2024-08-04&amp;sr=b&amp;rscd=inline&amp;rsct=image\/png&amp;skoid=7aed557a-269d-4dda-ab8b-c66e34024151&amp;sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&amp;skt=2026-01-06T11%3A56%3A00Z&amp;ske=2026-01-07T11%3A56%3A00Z&amp;sks=b&amp;skv=2024-08-04&amp;sig=M1MxJiqIyoC\/Ldyr2jzuNg0R439XoO8VLydK1aJ3IGE%3D\" alt=\"How to apply for a discount on the 2026 automobile tax payment in January and its benefits\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">this year <strong>2026 automobile tax payment due in January<\/strong>The biggest topic of discussion is <u>Is the discount rate 5% or 3%?<\/u>According to recent guidance, some local government notices have maintained the 5% level, while others have reported a reduction to 3%. As the policy is finalized at the beginning of the year, <strong>Wetax<\/strong>And I recommend that you check the notices of each local government tax office. I do this every January. <strong>Smart Withtax<\/strong>I can complete the application in just 5 minutes, and the actual discount amount is clear, so I use it every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Application period<\/strong>It typically runs from mid-January to the end of the month. Recently, there have been many announcements that it will start on January 16th.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Discount rate<\/strong>It is announced based on the statutory deduction rate. There is a possibility of maintaining 5% or reducing 3%. <u>Check this year&#039;s announcement<\/u>This is a must.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Automatic notification<\/strong> Applicants must have paid their annual premiums in the previous year. New vehicle owners or those who have not previously paid their annual premiums must apply in person.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Automobile tax annual payment discount<\/strong>The statutory deduction rate and the perceived discount rate differ. The deduction applies to the period from February onward, excluding January. For ease of understanding, a 5% deduction will result in a perceived discount of approximately 4.6%, and a 3% deduction will result in a perceived discount of approximately 2.7%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Tips<\/strong> If you complete the payment immediately after the notification at the beginning of the year, it will be completed without waiting. <u>Those who paid the previous year&#039;s installment payment will automatically receive a notice reflecting the discount.<\/u>This often happens, so be sure to check your bill inbox and text message notifications.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EC%8B%A0%EC%B2%AD_%EA%B8%B0%EA%B0%84%EA%B3%BC_%EB%A7%88%EA%B0%90_%EC%9D%BC%EC%A0%95_%EC%99%84%EC%A0%84_%EC%A0%95%EB%A6%AC\"><\/span>Complete summary of application period and deadline schedule<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net\/private\/org-xYRSxDEDyjanmeI3wiQ1GWla\/user-fSvinlzu1xmqQiDjqhwXJtR3\/img-MntQo4ZeXBvRBXFKkfRBbxN5.png?st=2026-01-06T10%3A56%3A14Z&amp;se=2026-01-06T12%3A56%3A14Z&amp;sp=r&amp;sv=2024-08-04&amp;sr=b&amp;rscd=inline&amp;rsct=image\/png&amp;skoid=7aed557a-269d-4dda-ab8b-c66e34024151&amp;sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&amp;skt=2026-01-06T11%3A56%3A14Z&amp;ske=2026-01-07T11%3A56%3A14Z&amp;sks=b&amp;skv=2024-08-04&amp;sig=WfYzc4LHts9tLg%2BeXiIRy%2BBUnYCoD4LLqJ9fYCV6RGY%3D\" alt=\"How to apply for a discount on the 2026 automobile tax payment in January and its benefits\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EC%96%B8%EC%A0%9C_%EC%8B%A0%EC%B2%AD%ED%95%A0_%EC%88%98_%EC%9E%88%EB%82%98\"><\/span>When can I apply?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2026 automobile tax payment due in January<\/strong>It usually starts around January 16th and closes on January 31st. Operating hours by region are <strong>Wetax<\/strong> It is essential to check the notice as there are differences such as 24-hour availability or operation from 7:00 to 23:00. <u>On the day of the deadline, there is a surge in access and card payments are delayed.<\/u>If possible, we recommend that you process it 2-3 days in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EB%8B%A4%EB%A5%B8_%EB%B6%84%EA%B8%B0_%EC%8B%A0%EC%B2%AD%EB%8F%84_%EA%B0%80%EB%8A%A5%ED%95%9C%EA%B0%80\"><\/span>Is it possible to apply for other quarters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you miss January, you can also apply in March, June, or September. <strong>Automobile tax annual payment discount<\/strong> The gap is narrowing. From a tax perspective, January is always the best month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maximum deduction applied to annual tax amount applied in January<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deduction applies only to the remaining period of application in March<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applications made in June and September have a significantly reduced deduction effect.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you only apply for installment payments but do not complete the payment, the benefits will be canceled. <u>Application and payment processed on the same day<\/u>I recommend that you develop the habit of doing this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EC%97%B0%EB%82%A9_%ED%95%A0%EC%9D%B8%EC%9C%A8_%EA%B3%84%EC%82%B0%EB%B2%95%EA%B3%BC_%ED%9A%A8%EA%B3%BC_%EC%9D%B4%ED%95%B4\"><\/span>Understanding the Calculation and Effect of Annual Discount Rates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net\/private\/org-xYRSxDEDyjanmeI3wiQ1GWla\/user-fSvinlzu1xmqQiDjqhwXJtR3\/img-eIkNzowqxesL0mJVUcx3pKoq.png?st=2026-01-06T10%3A56%3A26Z&amp;se=2026-01-06T12%3A56%3A26Z&amp;sp=r&amp;sv=2024-08-04&amp;sr=b&amp;rscd=inline&amp;rsct=image\/png&amp;skoid=e12db1aa-1007-44fd-8388-3a70fd6a4956&amp;sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&amp;skt=2026-01-05T23%3A49%3A10Z&amp;ske=2026-01-06T23%3A49%3A10Z&amp;sks=b&amp;skv=2024-08-04&amp;sig=K1jkhsurPb4KSq\/T27nKEKVob\/aM5BBL\/0FpHRshEq0%3D\" alt=\"How to apply for a discount on the 2026 automobile tax payment in January and its benefits\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EB%B2%95%EC%A0%95_%EA%B3%B5%EC%A0%9C%EC%9C%A8%EA%B3%BC_%EC%B2%B4%EA%B0%90_%ED%95%A0%EC%9D%B8%EC%9C%A8\"><\/span>Statutory deduction rate and perceived discount rate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Automobile tax annual payment discount<\/strong>The legal deduction rate is determined first, and the actual reduction is only applied to the remaining period from February to December. So <strong>Annual discount rate 5%<\/strong>If you are guided like this, the feeling is about 4.6%., <strong>3% reduction<\/strong>The actual ramen volume will be approximately 2.7%. This is because the calculation excludes the portion from January, which has already passed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EC%98%88%EC%8B%9C%EB%A1%9C_%EB%B3%B4%EB%8A%94_%EC%A0%88%EA%B0%90%EC%95%A1\"><\/span>Savings by Example<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is an example based on a vehicle with an annual tax of 500,000 won. <strong>Annual discount rate<\/strong>For the 5%, you can expect a savings of approximately 22,000 to 25,000 won, and for the 3%, you can expect a savings of approximately 13,000 won. The larger the engine displacement, the greater the absolute savings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin: 20px 0 !important\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse !important;width: 100% !important;min-width: 400px !important;margin: 0 !important;background-color: #fff !important;border: none !important\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa !important\">\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #dee2e6 !important;padding: 12px !important;text-align: left !important;font-weight: bold !important;background-color: #f8f9fa !important;color: #333 !important\">item<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #dee2e6 !important;padding: 12px !important;text-align: left !important;font-weight: bold !important;background-color: #f8f9fa !important;color: #333 !important\">detail<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #fff !important\">\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dee2e6 !important;padding: 12px !important;text-align: left !important;background-color: #fff !important;color: #333 !important\">Discount rate when applying in January<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dee2e6 !important;padding: 12px !important;text-align: left !important;background-color: #fff !important;color: #333 !important\">When the legal 5% guide is provided, it feels like about 4.6%, and when the legal 3% guide is provided, it feels like about 2.7%.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dee2e6 !important;padding: 12px !important\">Discount rate when applying in March<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dee2e6 !important;padding: 12px !important\">About 3.7% or about 2.0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dee2e6 !important;padding: 12px !important\">Discount rate when applying in June<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dee2e6 !important;padding: 12px !important\">About 2.5% or about 1.3%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dee2e6 !important;padding: 12px !important\">Discount rate when applying in September<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dee2e6 !important;padding: 12px !important\">About 1.2% or about 0.6%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The above figures may vary slightly depending on each local government&#039;s application method and calculation of the number of days. The important thing is <u>Applying in January gives you the biggest benefit<\/u>That is the point. <strong>2026 automobile tax payment due in January<\/strong>Here&#039;s why you shouldn&#039;t miss it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EC%9C%84%ED%83%9D%EC%8A%A4%EC%99%80_%EC%9D%B4%ED%83%9D%EC%8A%A4%EB%A1%9C_5%EB%B6%84_%EB%A7%8C%EC%97%90_%EB%81%9D%EB%82%B4%EB%8A%94_%EC%8B%A0%EC%B2%AD_%EC%A0%88%EC%B0%A8\"><\/span>Application process completed in 5 minutes with WeTax and eTax<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net\/private\/org-xYRSxDEDyjanmeI3wiQ1GWla\/user-fSvinlzu1xmqQiDjqhwXJtR3\/img-ff6UjsjRNGxicIWVNJzFiUdg.png?st=2026-01-06T10%3A56%3A40Z&amp;se=2026-01-06T12%3A56%3A40Z&amp;sp=r&amp;sv=2024-08-04&amp;sr=b&amp;rscd=inline&amp;rsct=image\/png&amp;skoid=1726b4ce-fee1-450b-8b92-1731ad8745f6&amp;sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&amp;skt=2026-01-06T11%3A56%3A40Z&amp;ske=2026-01-07T11%3A56%3A40Z&amp;sks=b&amp;skv=2024-08-04&amp;sig=oxnodpNKK4gHoiO5qr%2BZIlbIN%2B\/hwq9CJL%2BnJxEvs7M%3D\" alt=\"How to apply for a discount on the 2026 automobile tax payment in January and its benefits\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PC%EC%97%90%EC%84%9C_%EC%9C%84%ED%83%9D%EC%8A%A4_%EC%9D%B4%EC%9A%A9\"><\/span>Using WeTax on PC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wetax<\/strong> After accessing the website, log in using simple authentication or a joint authentication certificate. Select &quot;Automobile Tax Annual Payment&quot; from the menu to check your vehicle information and inquire about the payment amount. Then, complete the payment process by credit card or bank transfer. <strong>How to apply for annual automobile tax payment<\/strong>The screen guidance is intuitive, so even beginners can handle it easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>log in<\/strong> Simple authentication or joint authentication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Application for installment payment<\/strong> Check vehicle number and owner information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Select payment method<\/strong> Credit card account transfer easy payment virtual account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Payment completed<\/strong> Save receipt and check text<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EB%AA%A8%EB%B0%94%EC%9D%BC%EC%97%90%EC%84%9C_%EC%8A%A4%EB%A7%88%ED%8A%B8_%EC%9C%84%ED%83%9D%EC%8A%A4_%EC%9D%B4%EC%9A%A9\"><\/span>Using Smart Withtax on mobile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After installing the app, log in and go to the automobile tax payment menu. Once the bill is generated, <u>Payment completed immediately<\/u>Payments are possible, and interest-free installment plans are also available for some cards. It actually took about five minutes for me to process the payment through the app, and I saved the receipt as a PDF and attached it to my ledger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EC%84%9C%EC%9A%B8_%EA%B1%B0%EC%A3%BC%EC%9E%90_%EC%9D%B4%ED%83%9D%EC%8A%A4_%EC%9D%B4%EC%9A%A9\"><\/span>Seoul residents can use e-tax<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seoul is <strong>eTax<\/strong>Same in <strong>How to apply for annual automobile tax payment<\/strong>, and the payment method and processing flow are similar. <u>Seoul uses e-tax<\/u>If you keep this in mind, there will be less confusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pre-Application Inspection<\/strong> Vehicle owner information, whether there are any outstanding payments, and plans to move in the second half of the year., <u>Whether to register a refund account<\/u>If you check in advance, the process after payment will be much easier.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EB%82%A9%EB%B6%80_%EC%88%98%EB%8B%A8%EB%B3%84_%ED%98%9C%ED%83%9D%EA%B3%BC_%EC%A3%BC%EC%9D%98%ED%95%A0_%EC%A0%90_%EB%B9%84%EA%B5%90\"><\/span>Comparison of benefits and precautions by payment method<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net\/private\/org-xYRSxDEDyjanmeI3wiQ1GWla\/user-fSvinlzu1xmqQiDjqhwXJtR3\/img-Fdh6zSEo6wzAn9ptHHCc7ePU.png?st=2026-01-06T10%3A56%3A51Z&amp;se=2026-01-06T12%3A56%3A51Z&amp;sp=r&amp;sv=2024-08-04&amp;sr=b&amp;rscd=inline&amp;rsct=image\/png&amp;skoid=e12db1aa-1007-44fd-8388-3a70fd6a4956&amp;sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&amp;skt=2026-01-05T13%3A41%3A31Z&amp;ske=2026-01-06T13%3A41%3A31Z&amp;sks=b&amp;skv=2024-08-04&amp;sig=tEgLFtz9Yn%2Bxg%2B9MIdFCwZPbXE4X3HuuXSWXxX0BGzk%3D\" alt=\"How to apply for a discount on the 2026 automobile tax payment in January and its benefits\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EC%8B%A0%EC%9A%A9%EC%B9%B4%EB%93%9C_%EB%82%A9%EB%B6%80\"><\/span>Credit card payment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Credit card <strong>Interest-free installment<\/strong>It is often provided, which is beneficial for cash flow management. However, some card companies may exclude points from accrual or apply fees for tax items. <u>Check the card company&#039;s notice<\/u>This is required. <strong>Automobile tax annual payment discount<\/strong>It would be best if you could enjoy the benefits of both cards at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EA%B3%84%EC%A2%8C%EC%9D%B4%EC%B2%B4_%EB%B0%8F_%EA%B0%80%EC%83%81%EA%B3%84%EC%A2%8C\"><\/span>Account transfer and virtual account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bank transfers are convenient and have virtually no transaction fees. Setting up automatic transfers can help reduce last-minute forgetting. Virtual accounts can take time to confirm deposits, so it&#039;s best to avoid making deposits on the last day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EA%B0%84%ED%8E%B8%EA%B2%B0%EC%A0%9C_%EB%B0%8F_%EA%B8%B0%ED%83%80\"><\/span>Easy payment and others<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simple payment authentication is simple, but support varies in some areas. <strong>Wetax<\/strong>\uc640 <strong>eTax<\/strong>Check if payment methods are supported in your region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>credit card<\/strong> Liquidity management and interest-free options available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>account transfer<\/strong> Easy and low fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>virtual account<\/strong> Please note that there may be a delay in deposit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After payment, be sure to save the receipt., <u>Check that your refund account information is up to date<\/u>Please do this. This process <strong>Annual refund<\/strong> It saves a lot of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EC%83%81%ED%99%A9%EB%B3%84_%EC%8B%A4%EC%A0%84_%EA%B0%80%EC%9D%B4%EB%93%9C_%EC%83%88_%EC%B0%A8_%EA%B5%AC%EC%9E%85_%EC%9D%B4%EC%82%AC_%EB%A6%AC%EC%8A%A4_%EB%B2%95%EC%9D%B8%EC%B0%A8\"><\/span>Practical Guide for Each Situation: Buying a New Car, Moving, Lease, Corporate Car<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EC%83%88%EB%A1%9C_%EC%B0%A8%EB%9F%89%EC%9D%84_%EA%B5%AC%EC%9E%85%ED%95%9C_%EA%B2%BD%EC%9A%B0\"><\/span>If you purchased a new vehicle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since there is no record of payment in the previous year, <strong>2026 automobile tax payment due in January<\/strong>You must apply for it. Once the ownership is confirmed immediately after registration, <strong>Wetax<\/strong>Please check if the vehicle information is reflected and proceed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EC%A0%84%EB%85%84%EB%8F%84_%EC%97%B0%EB%82%A9_%EB%82%A9%EB%B6%80%EC%9E%90\"><\/span>Previous year&#039;s annual payment payer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many local governments <u>Automatic notification<\/u>We will send you a notice reflecting the discount amount. Simply pay the bill as is. If there has been a change in address or name, please be sure to check to see if you have received the notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EC%9D%B4%EC%82%AC%EB%A1%9C_%EA%B4%80%ED%95%A0_%EC%A7%80%EC%9E%90%EC%B2%B4%EA%B0%80_%EB%B0%94%EB%80%90_%EA%B2%BD%EC%9A%B0\"><\/span>If the local government under jurisdiction changes due to a move<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tax jurisdiction may change during the transfer process., <strong>Wetax<\/strong> Please check the taxation information on My Page and, if necessary, request confirmation from the tax office in charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EB%A6%AC%EC%8A%A4_%EB%A0%8C%ED%8A%B8_%EB%B2%95%EC%9D%B8%EC%B0%A8\"><\/span>Lease rental corporate car<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the structure of the lease or long-term rental contract, the company may be the taxpayer. The contract identifies the taxpayer, and if the company is responsible for paying the tax, annual payments will be processed according to company regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EC%B9%9C%ED%99%98%EA%B2%BD%EC%B0%A8%EB%82%98_%ED%8A%B9%EC%88%98%EC%B0%A8%EB%9F%89\"><\/span>Eco-friendly cars or special vehicles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eco-friendly vehicles may have different tax systems or separate exemptions. <strong>Automobile tax annual payment discount<\/strong> Although the principle itself is the same, the annual tax amount may be different, so it is best to check the notice for accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EC%97%B0%EB%82%A9_%ED%9B%84_%EC%B0%A8%EB%9F%89_%EB%A7%A4%EB%8F%84_%EC%9D%B4%EC%A0%84_%EB%A7%90%EC%86%8C_%EC%8B%9C_%ED%99%98%EA%B8%89%EB%B0%9B%EB%8A%94_%EB%B0%A9%EB%B2%95\"><\/span>How to get a refund when deregistering a vehicle before selling it after paying the annual fee<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%ED%99%98%EA%B8%89_%EC%9B%90%EB%A6%AC\"><\/span>Refund principle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Annual refund<\/strong>It is a structure in which the tax for the remaining period is calculated and refunded. <u>Refund without loss even if sold in the middle<\/u>This reduces the need to hesitate about making a January payment. The refund amount is calculated based on the registration date prior to the cancellation of the sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%ED%99%98%EA%B8%89_%EC%A0%88%EC%B0%A8\"><\/span>Refund Procedure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wetax<\/strong>Your local government will send you a refund notification. If you have registered a refund account, the money will be deposited into your designated account. If you have already registered an account, some places will automatically issue a refund without a separate request. The progress status is: <strong>Wetax<\/strong> You can check it in the refund inquiry menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Vehicle transfer registration completed<\/strong> After that, the local government calculates the refund.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Register a refund account<\/strong> Convenient pre-registration at WeTax<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deposit confirmation<\/strong> Receive text messages or notifications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Refund processing times vary by local government, typically taking anywhere from a few days to two weeks. If your request is urgent, please contact the tax office directly to check the status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EC%9E%90%EC%A3%BC_%EB%86%93%EC%B9%98%EB%8A%94_%ED%95%A8%EC%A0%95%EA%B3%BC_%EC%B2%B4%ED%81%AC%EB%A6%AC%EC%8A%A4%ED%8A%B8\"><\/span>Commonly Missed Pitfalls and Checklists<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2026 automobile tax payment due in January<\/strong>To ensure a smooth completion, pre-screening is crucial. Use the checklist below to ensure thorough preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Confirm personal information<\/strong> Check that your resident registration and contact information are up to date.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check vehicle information<\/strong> Whether the vehicle number, owner name, and taxable location match<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check payment method<\/strong> Whether or not interest-free card limit is provided Point accumulation policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Register a refund account<\/strong> Prepare for automatic refunds before future sales<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Payment of surplus before the deadline<\/strong> <u>Before January 31st<\/u> Pay 2-3 days early<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keeping the bill<\/strong> Save electronic receipt PDF for accounting purposes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most common mistake in practice is to apply but then delay payment. <u>If payment is not made after applying for installment payment, the benefit will be cancelled.<\/u>If possible, we recommend that you process your application and payment on the same day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EC%9E%90%EC%A3%BC_%EB%AC%BB%EB%8A%94_%EC%A7%88%EB%AC%B8_FAQ\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2026%EB%85%84%EC%97%90_%EC%9E%90%EB%8F%99%EC%B0%A8%EC%84%B8_%EC%97%B0%EB%82%A9_%ED%95%A0%EC%9D%B8%EC%9C%A8%EC%9D%B4_5%EC%9D%B8%EC%A7%80_3%EC%9D%B8%EC%A7%80_%ED%97%B7%EA%B0%88%EB%A6%BD%EB%8B%88%EB%8B%A4_%EC%96%B4%EB%96%BB%EA%B2%8C_%ED%99%95%EC%9D%B8%ED%95%98%EB%82%98%EC%9A%94\"><\/span>I&#039;m confused about whether the annual automobile tax discount rate for 2026 is 5% or 3%. How can I check?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Annual discount rate<\/strong>The deduction rate is determined by local government notices and WeTax guidance. The most accurate method of determining the deduction rate is based on the deduction rate displayed on the automobile tax annual payment screen of WeTax or eTax after the announcement at the beginning of the year. This year, there was a mix of guidance on maintaining the 5% and reducing the 3%., <u>Confirm final notice<\/u>This is a must.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EC%A0%84%EB%85%84%EB%8F%84%EC%97%90_%EC%97%B0%EB%82%A9%EC%9D%84_%ED%96%88%EB%8A%94%EB%8D%B0_%EC%98%AC%ED%95%B4%EB%8F%84_%EC%9E%90%EB%8F%99%EC%9C%BC%EB%A1%9C_%EC%A0%81%EC%9A%A9%EB%90%98%EB%82%98%EC%9A%94\"><\/span>I paid my annual premium last year. Will it be automatically applied this year?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most local governments will pay the previous year&#039;s annual payment. <u>Automatic notification<\/u>We will send you a notice. The discount amount will be reflected on your bill, so you only need to pay without a separate application. However, if there is a change in address, name, or vehicle, you will need to confirm this yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1%EC%9B%94%EC%9D%84_%EB%86%93%EC%B9%98%EB%A9%B4_3%EC%9B%94_6%EC%9B%94_9%EC%9B%94_%EC%A4%91_%EC%96%B8%EC%A0%9C%EA%B0%80_%EB%8D%94_%EC%9C%A0%EB%A6%AC%ED%95%9C%EA%B0%80%EC%9A%94\"><\/span>If I miss January, which month is better: March, June, or September?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">January is always the most advantageous month. The deduction period gets shorter as you move into March, June, and September. <strong>Automobile tax annual payment discount<\/strong> The effect decreases. March is moderate, and June and September are significantly reduced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EC%8B%A0%EC%9A%A9%EC%B9%B4%EB%93%9C%EB%A1%9C_%EB%82%A9%EB%B6%80%ED%95%98%EB%A9%B4_%EC%88%98%EC%88%98%EB%A3%8C%EA%B0%80_%EB%B6%99%EA%B1%B0%EB%82%98_%ED%8F%AC%EC%9D%B8%ED%8A%B8%EA%B0%80_%EC%A0%81%EB%A6%BD%EB%90%98%EC%A7%80_%EC%95%8A%EC%9D%84_%EC%88%98%EB%8F%84_%EC%9E%88%EB%82%98%EC%9A%94\"><\/span>If I pay with a credit card, will there be a fee or points may not be accumulated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on your card company&#039;s policies, taxes may be excluded from point accrual or may incur some fees. However, interest-free installment plans are often offered, which can be beneficial for liquidity management. Be sure to check your card company&#039;s tax payment policy in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EC%97%B0%EB%82%A9_%ED%9B%84%EC%97%90_%EC%B0%A8%EB%A5%BC_%ED%8C%94%EB%A9%B4_%EC%86%90%ED%95%B4%EA%B0%80_%EC%9E%88%EB%82%98%EC%9A%94_%ED%99%98%EA%B8%89%EC%9D%80_%EC%96%B4%EB%96%BB%EA%B2%8C_%EB%B0%9B%EB%82%98%EC%9A%94\"><\/span>Is there a loss if I sell the car after paying the premium? How do I get a refund?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tax amount for the remaining period until the point of cancellation of the intermediate sale after the annual payment is calculated on a pro rata basis. <strong>Annual refund<\/strong>It will work. <u>Refund without loss<\/u>Therefore, even if you pay in installments in January, the burden of pre-sale is not significant. Registering a refund account with WeTax is convenient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EB%A7%88%EB%AC%B4%EB%A6%AC_%ED%95%9C%EB%88%88%EC%97%90_%EC%A0%95%EB%A6%AC%ED%95%98%EB%8A%94_2026%EB%85%84_%EC%9E%90%EB%8F%99%EC%B0%A8%EC%84%B8_1%EC%9B%94_%EC%97%B0%EB%82%A9\"><\/span>2026 Automobile Tax Payments in January: A Quick Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">first <strong>2026 automobile tax payment due in January<\/strong>is the biggest <strong>Automobile tax annual payment discount<\/strong>It is the timing to receive it, <u>Discount rate announcements are finalized through WeTax and local government announcements.<\/u>I hope you do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Second <strong>How to apply for annual automobile tax payment<\/strong>It only takes 5 minutes to complete the application process on the WeTax eTax Smart WeTax app. To maintain your benefits, you must complete payment immediately upon application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Third, even if there are changes such as moving before sale, the remaining period is <strong>Annual refund<\/strong>So it becomes <u>There is no great concern about intermediate losses.<\/u>. Don&#039;t forget to register your refund account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is a tax that is repeated every year, <strong>2026 automobile tax payment due in January<\/strong>is a surefire tax-saving habit that will improve your cash flow. Check it off your calendar today, <strong>Wetax<\/strong>\ub098 <strong>eTax<\/strong>Please check it out right here. <strong>Automobile tax annual payment discount<\/strong>Gives you profits all year round with just a few clicks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Summary of core keywords<\/strong> <strong>2026 automobile tax payment due in January<\/strong> <strong>Automobile tax annual payment discount<\/strong> <strong>How to apply for annual automobile tax payment<\/strong> <strong>Annual refund<\/strong> <strong>Annual discount rate 5%<\/strong> <strong>3% reduction<\/strong> <strong>Wetax<\/strong> <strong>eTax<\/strong> <u>Complete before the January deadline<\/u> <u>Automatic notification confirmation<\/u><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you ready to save on your automobile tax in 2026? The January 2026 automobile tax payment is the biggest tax-saving opportunity of the year. However, there&#039;s a lot of confusion this year, with many discussing whether the annual discount rate will remain at 5% or be reduced by 3%. This article explains the application period for the January 2026 automobile tax payment, how to calculate the annual discount, and how to apply for it through WeTax and eTax. <a title=\"How to apply for a discount on the 2026 automobile tax payment in January and its benefits\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/2026-car-tax-january-prepayment-discount\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about 2026\ub144 \uc790\ub3d9\ucc28\uc138 1\uc6d4 \uc5f0\ub0a9 \ud560\uc778 \uc2e0\uccad \ubc29\ubc95\uacfc \ud61c\ud0dd\">Read more<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":229,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[4],"tags":[526,535,528,530,532,527,531,534,529,533],"class_list":["post-228","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-life-tips","tag-526","tag-535","tag-528","tag-530","tag-532","tag-527","tag-531","tag-534","tag-529","tag-533"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/thumbnail_695cf88a6e0d8.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/228","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=228"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/228\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":231,"href":"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/228\/revisions\/231"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/229"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=228"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=228"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=228"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}