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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

IPVA: Deadline for paying the second installment begins this Monday (23) in DF; see calendar

The second installment of the Vehicle Property Tax (IPVA) for 2026 is due starting this Monday, the 23rd, in the Federal District.

Mar 23 • 07:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Electric Cars Targeted by Tax Authorities. End of Free Driving on Roads

The U.S. Congress is debating new electric vehicle fees as a way to fund infrastructure previously supported by fossil fuel taxes.

Mar 23 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Car tax, here are those who are entitled to exemption: what are the necessary requirements

The article discusses the exemptions available for car tax (bollo auto) in Italy, highlighting various circumstances under which vehicle owners may be exempt or eligible for reductions.

Mar 22 • 20:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Millions of UK drivers urged to do quick check this week or face £1,000 fine

UK drivers are being warned to check their vehicle tax status to avoid fines of up to £1,000 for driving without valid tax.

Mar 22 • 11:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Drivers 'overpaying' DVLA when they 'don't need to'

A study reveals that 2.9 million British motorists are unknowingly overpaying their Vehicle Excise Duty due to a 5% surcharge associated with monthly payments.

Mar 21 • 20:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand how the IPVA exemption announced by the government until 2027 for electric and hybrid vehicles will work

The Brazilian government announced a two-year exemption from the Vehicle Property Tax (IPVA) for electric and hybrid vehicles in Tocantins, aimed at promoting the use of such vehicles and reducing logistics costs.

Mar 19 • 14:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

EV charging tax 'slashed' plan as drivers without driveways 'penalised'

Ministers in the UK are urged to reduce VAT on public electric vehicle charging from 20% to 5% to alleviate higher costs for drivers without home charging options amidst rising fuel prices.

Mar 19 • 09:16 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Dark Shadows of Vehicle Tax Looming Over the Vintage Machinery Shelter

The leaders of the vintage machinery shelter in Järva-Jaani, Estonia, are concerned about the financial burden of the upcoming vehicle tax for their collection of nearly 600 exhibits.

Mar 18 • 23:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Grieving widow handed criminal conviction over unpaid £35 bill on dead husband’s car

A grieving widow was convicted for failing to pay a £35 vehicle tax bill following her husband's death, despite her explanation to the court regarding her circumstances.

Mar 18 • 12:28 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Jens Raavik: a car is not a luxury but a human right

Jens Raavik argues that the new vehicle registration tax in Estonia unfairly burdens citizens already facing high taxation.

Mar 18 • 09:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

When CO₂ Becomes Taxes – A New Reality for Vehicle Fleets

New European regulations are compelling companies to declare their sustainability efforts and provide precise, auditable COâ‚‚ emissions data, affecting vehicle fleet management.

Mar 18 • 08:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Grieving widow prosecuted over dead husband's £35 car tax bill

A widow in the UK has been convicted for an unpaid £35 car tax bill on her deceased husband's vehicle, drawing attention to the challenges faced during her mourning period.

Mar 18 • 08:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

DVLA takes grieving widow to court over unpaid £35 on dead husband's car

A widow was taken to court by the DVLA over a £35 vehicle tax bill unpaid on her deceased husband's car while she was mourning his death.

Mar 18 • 07:09 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The increase in new vehicle registrations is not attributed to a sudden increase in demand but to the increase in product taxes.

New vehicle registrations in Iceland are on the rise, primarily due to increased product taxes rather than an unexpected surge in demand.

Mar 18 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TO government announces two-year IPVA exemption for electric and hybrid vehicles

The government of Tocantins, Brazil, has announced a two-year exemption from the Vehicle Property Tax (IPVA) for electric and hybrid vehicles, trucks, and buses to promote these eco-friendly transportation options.

Mar 17 • 22:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Free DVLA service could see drivers avoid £1,000 fines

The DVLA is urging drivers to use its free online services to set reminders for vehicle tax renewals to avoid hefty fines.

Mar 17 • 10:55 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

New car tax calculator: how much you will have to pay to the state

The Estonian government has implemented a new car tax law that will result in a significant increase in vehicle registration fees over the coming years, with a calculator available to show potential costs.

Mar 15 • 20:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Attention drivers in California: why having this type of plates on your vehicle will get you in trouble today

California authorities are cracking down on vehicle owners using out-of-state license plates to evade taxes as part of a fraud investigation.

Mar 15 • 08:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How to deduct vehicle loan interests before the IRS and the mistake that could prevent payment

The article explains how certain taxpayers can deduct vehicle loan interests from IRS taxes as part of a tax benefit from the One, Big, Beautiful Bill.

Mar 14 • 06:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Deadline for paying the IPVA with discount ends on Monday (16), in Amapá

The deadline to pay the first installment of the IPVA or the single payment with a discount ends on Monday in Amapá, Brazil.

Mar 13 • 14:53 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

How the scandal of phantom cars came to light in France

A massive fraud scandal in France has allowed approximately one million vehicles to operate illegally, resulting from a flawed vehicle registration system.

Mar 13 • 11:06 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

AADE: Vehicles being auctioned now come with photos and mileage

The Greek tax authority (AADE) announced that auction announcements for vehicles will now include photographs and mileage to enhance transparency and improve the auction process.

Mar 13 • 10:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See the table of IPVA 2026 values in Sergipe for each vehicle brand

The Sergipe State Department of Finance has released the IPVA 2026 tax table detailing vehicle ownership taxes in the state.

Mar 12 • 11:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The motor tax havens: municipalities where the circulation tax is up to 350 euros cheaper

In Spain, some municipalities offer significantly reduced circulation taxes, attracting a large number of registered vehicles and companies.

Mar 12 • 04:45 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Edomex registers over 4 billion pesos in vehicle obligation revenue in January and February

The State of Mexico collected over 4 billion pesos in vehicle obligation revenues in the first two months of 2026, exceeding initial projections by 27%.

Mar 11 • 01:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

UK digital ID scheme to have limited use before next general election, minister says

The UK’s digital ID scheme will have limited functionality before the next general election, allowing uses like paying vehicle tax and verifying right-to-work checks.

Mar 10 • 19:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

IPVA 2026 Ceará: deadline for paying the 2nd installment ends Friday

The deadline for paying the second installment of the IPVA 2026 for vehicle owners in Ceará, Brazil, is set to expire on Friday, the 13th.

Mar 10 • 12:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See how to pay IPVA 2026 with a credit card in MG

Vehicle owners in Minas Gerais can now pay the IPVA for 2026 using a credit card, allowing for up to 12 installments.

Mar 6 • 14:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

IPVA 2026: Deadline for 10% discount has ended

The deadline for vehicle owners in Maranhão to secure a 10% discount on the IPVA 2026 has passed, with payment now reverting to its full amount and being scheduled according to vehicle license plate numbers.

Mar 5 • 18:03 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Fines for uninsured vehicles - unpaid road tax: The 'bill' reached 297,000

The Greek government has issued fines to over 297,000 vehicle owners for non-compliance with insurance and road tax regulations.

Mar 5 • 10:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Customs: Finnish companies suspected of tax fraud in car trade – avoided taxes amounting to over 60 million

Finnish authorities are investigating several companies for tax fraud related to used vehicle purchases, with avoided taxes exceeding 60 million euros.

Mar 5 • 07:40 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Immediate Removal of Delinquent Vehicle License Plates: Goyang City Operates Unique 'Seizure Team' in Gyeonggi Province

Goyang City, South Korea, has implemented a dedicated 'seizure team' to remove license plates from delinquent vehicles, being the only city in Gyeonggi Province to operate such a program.

Mar 5 • 01:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

53 cars paying £5,690 tax from April 1 2026 - full list as £1,000 dodge outlined

A new tax bill for vehicles in the UK will see 53 cars subject to a £5,690 tax from April 1, 2026, but there's a way for buyers to reduce their costs by £1,000.

Mar 4 • 14:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Full list of 59 cars facing nearly £6,000 car tax in just a few months' time

A total of 59 car models from 24 manufacturers will incur a first-year tax of £5,690 starting April 1 due to new Vehicle Excise Duty rate increases for high-emission vehicles in the UK.

Mar 2 • 22:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK road tax 2026 April 1 changed 13 VED bands how much drivers pay

UK drivers will face an increase in Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rates starting in April 2026, with hikes ranging from £200 to £5,690 depending on the vehicle.

Mar 2 • 07:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Anyone buying an electric car before April issued crucial advice before new fee

Drivers purchasing electric cars before April should be aware of significant tax changes that could increase costs by £2,000.

Mar 2 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DVLA warns UK drivers of consequences of failing to do one thing

The DVLA has issued a warning to UK drivers about the importance of taxing their vehicles, even those with a £0 rate, to avoid potential enforcement actions such as clamping.

Feb 28 • 04:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Zero IPVA for app drivers: governor of PI announces bill proposing exemption

The governor of Piauí announced a bill proposing an exemption from the vehicle ownership tax (IPVA) for app drivers in the state.

Feb 27 • 13:12 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Reduction of cargo vehicle movement is perceived at the Rumichaca bridge, at the border between Ecuador and Colombia

Ecuador will increase its security tax on imports from Colombia, leading to a significant reduction in vehicle movement at the Rumichaca border.

Feb 26 • 18:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More expensive IPVA in São José dos Campos reaches R$ 290,000; see values by city

In São José dos Campos, the highest vehicle property tax (IPVA) reaches R$ 288,696.88, linked to a vehicle valued at R$ 7.2 million.

Feb 25 • 08:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Deadline for payment of IPVA with 15% discount in Bahia ends on Wednesday

The deadline to pay the IPVA tax with a 15% discount in Bahia is set to close this Wednesday, with specific payment methods outlined by the authorities.

Feb 24 • 11:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Car tax cut big update for vehicles built in 19-year period as Treasury responds

The UK Treasury has responded to calls for a tax reduction on cars aged 20-39 years, amid concerns that high road tax is causing these vehicles to be scrapped.

Feb 23 • 21:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Deadline for payment of IPVA 2026 with a 10% discount ends on Friday (27)

Vehicle owners in Piauí have until Friday to secure a 10% discount on the payment of IPVA 2026.

Feb 23 • 18:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

IPVA in the DF starts to expire this Monday; see calendar

The 2026 Vehicle Ownership Tax (IPVA) payment deadlines begin this Monday in the Federal District, with varying due dates based on vehicle license plate numbers.

Feb 23 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Disappearance of Old Cars from Circulation Has Changed

The regulation changes regarding vehicle taxes and registration fees have altered the way older cars are removed from circulation in Estonia.

Feb 22 • 16:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

New Burden for Sellers, Higher Prices for Buyers: Everything Changes for This Year

Car importers in Lithuania face a significant increase in vehicle utilization fees starting this year, expected to raise costs for consumers.

Feb 20 • 07:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DVLA tells millions of drivers to check their tax and MOT status

The DVLA is urging millions of drivers in the UK to check their vehicle tax and MOT status through a new online service.

Feb 16 • 22:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Rural drivers to face steepest bills under UK’s mileage-based electric vehicle tax

Drivers in rural areas of the UK, particularly in the south-west, will face significantly higher costs under a new mileage-based tax on electric vehicles compared to their urban counterparts in London.

Feb 16 • 07:13 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Vehicle Tenancy Edomex 2026: Deadline, 100% Discount, and Where to Pay

The State Government of Mexico is offering a 100% subsidy on vehicle tenancy payments in 2026 for those who complete the process by April 6.

Feb 16 • 01:20 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Should I pay or not pay the vehicle tax? What happens with the increase in CABA

Residents of Buenos Aires are facing massive increases in vehicle taxes, prompting government officials to recommend withholding payment until corrections are made.

Feb 14 • 22:17 UTC

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