房产税和城镇土地使用税申报常见误区及基本政策和申报指南

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the regulations and common misconceptions regarding property tax and urban land use tax in China, emphasizing the criteria for tax exemption and the obligations of taxpayers [4][5][6][7][10]. Group 1: Property Tax Regulations - Property tax is applicable to underground buildings that have housing functions, including those connected to above-ground structures [4]. - Self-built properties are subject to property tax starting from the month following their completion, while properties constructed by commissioned enterprises are taxed from the month after acceptance [5]. - Not all properties owned by exempt units are free from property tax; only specific types of properties are exempt [6][7]. Group 2: Exemptions and Taxpayer Obligations - Exemptions from property tax include properties used by state organs, public organizations, military, and certain religious and cultural sites [7][9]. - Properties rented out by exempt units do not qualify for tax exemption and are subject to property tax [9]. - Urban land use tax is applicable to units and individuals using land in urban areas, with specific exemptions for certain public and agricultural uses [10][11]. Group 3: Tax Calculation and Payment - Property tax is calculated based on the original value of the property after a deduction of 10% to 30%, with a standard rate of 1.2% or 12% based on rental income [13][14]. - Urban land use tax is based on the actual area of land occupied, with specific rates determined by local governments [13][14]. - Tax payments are made biannually, with deadlines in April and October for the respective halves of the year [14]. Group 4: Recent Policy Changes - From January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2027, small-scale taxpayers and micro-enterprises will benefit from a 50% reduction in property tax and urban land use tax [15].