China Cuts Small-car Tax to Boost Auto Sector

[2009-01-15]

China's Cabinet said Wednesday it will temporarilly cut the sales tax on small cars in half in an effort to stimulate the auto and steel sectors, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported.
 
Under the plan, the tax on cars with engines smaller than 1.6 liters will be taxed at 5%, down from 10%, effective Jan. 20 and continuing until the end of the year.
 
The State Council said the move was meant to shore up China's two "pillar industries," Xinhua said.
Source: MarketWatch
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