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Car tax calculator

Estimate Korea’s annual car tax and local education tax for a non-commercial passenger car by engine size and age, or the flat amount for electric cars.

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Rates and age reduction

Non-commercial passenger car rates (Local Tax Act Article 127(1))
Engine size	Annual tax per cc
Up to 1,000cc	KRW 80
Up to 1,600cc	KRW 140
Over 1,600cc	KRW 200
Other passenger cars (electric, etc.)	KRW 100,000 a year

From a vehicle age of 3 years the tax falls 5% per year, reaching 50% at 12 years or more. Local education tax is 30% of the car tax. A new 1,998cc car pays KRW 399,600 a year, or KRW 519,480 with local education tax.

Annual prepayment credit

The Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced that the prepayment interest rate under Article 125(6) of the Local Tax Act Enforcement Decree is 5% for 2026. Because the credit depends on the application month and remaining days, this calculator does not subtract it.

What this calculator cannot apply

Commercial, van and truck rates, local ordinance adjustments (up to 50% of the standard rate), exemptions for persons with disabilities or national merit, different vehicle ages per half-year and rounding below KRW 10 are not applied.

Scope of results and official alternatives

Wetax car tax lookup and prepayment ↗shows the actual assessed amount.

Calculation basis and official sources

This material is based on sources checked on November 7, 2026 (KST). Check subsequent amendments and transitional provisions for your particular case separately.