2026 Taiwan Payment Calendar: Read taxes, insurance, and bills at once, no longer miss payment deadlines
Organize all fixed payment schedules in Taiwan in 2026: comprehensive property tax, housing tax, license tax, fuel tax, land price tax, labor and health insurance, water, electricity and gas, and the monthly timeline is clear at a glance.
Last Updated:2026-05-26
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1. Annual payment timeline overview
The annual fixed fees you have to pay in Taiwan are more than you think. The following is organized by month, allowing you to grasp the payment rhythm throughout the year at a glance.
Tip
- It is recommended to set a 7-day advance reminder for each payment on your mobile calendar
2. May: Comprehensive income tax
Tax expense is the largest expense every year. The filing period is 5/1 - 5/31 (extension in case of holidays).
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Salary Income, Interest Income, Rental Income, And Dividend Income Must Be Declared
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Itemized Deductions Must Exceed The Standard Deduction To Be Worth Itemizing
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First-Time Filers Can First Use The Trial Calculation System To Estimate Their Tax Amount
| project | illustrate |
|---|---|
| reporting period | 5/1 - 5/31 |
| Applicable objects | Individuals who had income in the previous year |
| Payment method | Online declaration, counter, ATM, supermarket |
| installment | Can apply for up to 3 periods (each period is 30 days) |
| Overdue penalty | A late payment fee of 1% will be charged for every 2 days, up to a maximum of 15% |
Tip
- Tax exemption for annual income below RMB 423,000 (single, standard deduction)
- You can apply online with your natural person certificate or health insurance card
3. April-May: House tax
As long as you have a house in your name, you have to pay it. The tax period is from 7/1 of the previous year to 6/30 of the current year, and the payment deadline is 5/31.
| project | illustrate |
|---|---|
| Notice of tax collection | Send tax forms in April |
| Payment deadline | 5/1 - 5/31 |
| tax rate | Owner-occupied 1.2%, non-owner-occupied 1.5-3.6% |
| Calculation method | House assessed present value × tax rate |
| Payment method | Supermarkets, banks, ATMs, mobile payments |
Tip
- If it is self-occupied and owned by less than 3 households, the preferential tax rate is 1.2%.
- The tax on a new house is higher in the first year, and then depreciation decreases year by year.
4. March-April: Use license tax
If you have a car or a motorcycle, you have to pay. Calculated based on displacement, payment deadline is 4/30.
| Exhaust volume (cc) | Private passenger car (year) | Locomotive (year) |
|---|---|---|
| Below 500 | - | 0 yuan (tax-free) |
| 501-600 | 2,160 yuan | - |
| 601-1200 | 4,320 yuan | 0 yuan |
| 1201-1800 | 7,120 yuan | - |
| 1801-2400 | 11,230 yuan | - |
| 2401-3000 | 15,210 yuan | - |
| 3001 and above | 28,220-117,000 yuan | - |
Tip
- Electric vehicles are currently exempt from license tax (the discount is available until the end of 2025 and may be extended)
- A 1% late fee will be charged every 2 days after the due date.
5. July: Fuel usage fees for automobiles and motorcycles
Note: The fuel fee is not a tax, but a fee levied by the Highway Bureau of the Ministry of Transport. Payment deadline 7/31.
| Exhaust volume (cc) | Private passenger car (year) | Locomotive (year) |
|---|---|---|
| Below 125 | - | 300 yuan |
| 126-250 | - | 600 yuan |
| 251-500 | - | 1,200 yuan |
| 501-600 | 2,160 yuan | - |
| 601-1200 | 4,320 yuan | - |
| 1201-1800 | 4,800 yuan | - |
| 1801-2400 | 6,210 yuan | - |
| 2401-3000 | 7,200 yuan | - |
| 3001 and above | 7,710-11,220 yuan | - |
Tip
- Electric vehicles exempt from fuel charges
- Pay with credit card and earn rewards
6. November: Land value tax
You must pay if you have land (including the land under the house). Payment deadline 11/30.
| project | illustrate |
|---|---|
| tax base date | 8/31 (Tax will be paid by the land owner on that day) |
| Payment deadline | 11/1 - 11/30 |
| General tax rate | 1% - 5.5% (progressive) |
| Discount for self-occupied residences | 0.2% (application required) |
| Payment method | Supermarkets, banks, ATMs, mobile payments |
Tip
- For self-occupied residential land, remember to apply for a preferential tax rate before 9/22, the gap is very big (1% vs 0.2%)
7. Fixed monthly: labor insurance + health insurance
It is automatically deducted from your salary every month, so you don’t need to pay it yourself. However, rates may be adjusted annually.
| project | Rates (2026) | Out-of-pocket ratio | Estimated monthly salary of 40,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| labor protection | 12% | Pay 20% out of pocket | About 960 yuan/month |
| health insurance | 5.17% | Pay 30% out of pocket | About 620 yuan/month |
| Retirement | 6% | Employer full | 0 yuan (paid by the employer) |
| Self-imposed upon retirement | 0-6% | Pay 100% out of pocket | Up to 2,400 yuan/month |
Tip
- You can save taxes by withdrawing 6% of your retirement pension, which is equivalent to the government subsidy for you to save your retirement pension.
- Second-generation health insurance supplementary premium: Bonus/interest paid in a single payment exceeding 20,000 yuan will be subject to an additional 2.11% withholding
8. Water, electricity and gas: bimonthly bill
Water and electricity bills are charged every 2 months, but the months are different and it is easy to get confused.
| project | billing month | illustrate |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity bill | Single month (1/3/5/7/9/11) | Taipower bills on a bi-monthly basis, with higher rates in the summer months from June to September. |
| water bill | Bi-monthly (February/4/6/8/10/December) | Water company bi-monthly billing |
| natural gas | Single or bi-monthly | Depends on regional gas company |
| Telecom charges | per month | Mobile/Internet monthly payment |
| Channel 4/Streaming | per month | Cable TV or Netflix, etc. |
9. Annual expenses that are easy to forget
In addition to taxes and bills, there are also these fixed expenses that can easily be deducted or overdue without notice.
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Credit Card Annual Fee (Most Cards Once A Year, Can Be Waived When The Amount Is Exceeded)
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Automobile And Motorcycle Insurance (Compulsory Insurance + Optional Insurance, Expiration Date Is Different Every Year)
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Regular Inspection Of Automobiles And Locomotives (Once A Year After Leaving The Factory For More Than 5 Years)
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House/Dwelling Fire Insurance (Usually Automatically Withheld Annually With The Mortgage)
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Tuition Fees (Paid Before The Start Of School In February/September)
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Hoa Fees (Monthly Or Quarterly)
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Parking Space Rental (Monthly Or Yearly)
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Domain Name/Website Renewal (Annual Payment)
Tip
- It is recommended to do an "annual payment inventory" at the end of December to list all fixed expenses for next year
10. Tips for saving money by paying smartly
You have to pay the same amount, but you can save some feedback by using the right method.
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Pay Taxes By Credit Card: Some Banks Offer 0 Interest In Installments Or Cash Rebates
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Mobile Payment Payment: Line Pay, Jiekou, Etc. Have Payment Discounts From Time To Time
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Automatic Withholding: Set Up Automatic Bank Withholding To Avoid Overdue Fines
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Early Bird Payment: There Will Be No Interest Rate Increase If Land Value Tax And License Tax Are Paid In Advance, But There Will Also Be No Discount.
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Self-Withdrawal Of Retirement Benefits: Self-Withdrawal Of 6% Per Month Can Save Taxes, And High-Income Earners Will Benefit Even More
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Credit Card Annual Fee Reduction: Take The Initiative To Call The Bank To Obtain A Reduction
Key Takeaways
- 1 There are six major taxes to be paid in Taiwan every year: Comprehensive tax (May), housing tax (May), license tax (April), fuel tax (July), land price tax (November), and license tax (April)
- 2 Utility and gas bills are collected every 2 months, with different rotation months.
- 3 Labor and health premiums are deducted from salary every month, and the rates may be adjusted at the beginning of the year
- 4 Fixed expenses such as annual credit card fees, insurance renewals, and tuition fees that are easy to forget should also be included in the plan
- 5 It is recommended to use calendar reminders and set notifications 7 days before the deadline.
Related Links
Quickly calculate your income tax
Calculation of automobile and motorcycle taxes and fees based on exhaust volume
Taipower electricity bill calculation
Trial calculation of tap water rates
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