New Period for Vehicle Tax in Cars

The decision to use the 'traction system' criterion in addition to 'engine cylinder volume' in determining the Special Consumption Tax (ÖTV) rates for passenger cars has been made. This regulation allows for different taxation. It was stated that the use of the 'traction system' criterion in addition to the 'engine cylinder volume' in determining the Special Consumption Tax (ÖTV) rates for passenger cars was accepted in the Turkish Grand National Assembly Plan and Budget Commission. According to NTV's news, with the proposal, the phrase 'traction system' was added to the 12th article, (2) numbered clause, (c) paragraph of the Special Consumption Tax Law dated 6/6/2002 and numbered 4760, following the phrase 'engine cylinder volume'. The proposal was voted on in the commission and accepted. It was reported that with this regulation, 4x2 and 4x4 vehicles can be subject to different ÖTV rates. While it was stated that there is no direct change in tax rates for now, it was noted that the regulation opens the way for different taxation according to the traction system. Therefore, it was learned that the traction power will also be taken into account in determining the ÖTV, not just the engine cylinder volume.