The deadline for the Motor Vehicle Tax is approaching.

The first installment of the motor vehicle tax (MTV) for this year and the installment payment for debt restructuring must be made by the end of Friday, January 31.

DEADLINE FOR THE FIRST INSTALLMENT IS APPROACHING

The payment period for the first installment of the MTV for the year 2025 started on January 1. The MTV is assessed annually in January by the tax office where the vehicles are registered and recorded. The applied MTV can be paid in two equal installments in January and July. The deadline for the first installment payment will end on Friday, January 31.

This tax can be paid through the Digital Tax Office (dijital.gib.gov.tr) or the GİB Mobile application (Google Play, App Store, Huawei AppGallery) between 00:10 and 23:50 using bank or credit cards from contracted banks, bank transfers, cards from banks operating in foreign countries, authorized banks for tax collection, tax office cashiers, and PTT branches. To avoid any issues with online payments, it is important to enter the address "gib.gov.tr" or the official internet addresses of the banks in the browser.

MOTOR VEHICLE TAXES INCREASED BY 43.93%

According to the Presidential Decision, the MTV has been increased by the revaluation rate (43.93%). The tax for a vehicle that had a motor vehicle tax of 2,343 lira in 2024 will be 3,372 lira in 2025, and the tax for a vehicle with a motor vehicle tax of 5,265 lira will be 7,577 lira in 2025. Additionally, the declaration and payment period for withholding and premium service and accommodation tax can be made until Monday, January 27.

The VAT for the period of October-November-December 2024 can be declared on Tuesday, January 28, and the declaration and payment period for tourism, communication, and digital service tax can also be completed by Friday, January 31. Under the restructuring regulation numbered 7440, the 20th installments can also be paid by the end of the month.

In this year's tax calendar, the recovery participation share for the period of October-November-December 2024 will be paid by the end of the month. Additionally, those who conduct real estate, motor vehicle (sales), and daily rental housing businesses through platforms, as well as intermediary service providers, internet advertising service intermediaries, and cargo and logistics companies, must submit their notifications by the end of Friday, January 31.