Uiwang City Offers 10% Reduction on Environmental Improvement Charges for Aged Diesel Vehicles When Paid in January

[Suwon Ilbo=Seo Dong-young Reporter] Uiwang City announced on the 9th that it will provide a 10% reduction benefit for holders of aged diesel vehicles when they pay the full year's environmental improvement charge through lump-sum annual payment in January.

The environmental improvement charge is a post-payment environmental tax imposed on owners of aged diesel vehicles produced before July 2012. Even if the vehicle has been deregistered or scrapped, the charge is levied based on the date of use.

The application period is until the 31st of this month. Payment can be made via notice or internet (Wetax). However, those wishing to pay by notice must apply separately to the Environment Division (031-345-3803) by the 15th. For internet payment, applicants can apply and pay simultaneously through the internet (Wetax) by the 31st.

Those who previously paid the environmental improvement charge in two installments in March and September can receive a 10% reduction benefit by paying the full year's amount in January through annual payment application. If the annual payment application is made but the payment deadline of January 31st is missed, the annual payment application will be automatically canceled, and the charge should be paid in regular installments in March and September without the 10% reduction benefit.

For detailed inquiries regarding the environmental improvement charge, contact the City's Environment Division at (031-345-3803).