Legislature extends rebates on home appliances, vehicles
The legislature on Friday passed a bill to extend tax rebates on energy-saving home appliances for another two years and the replacement of aging vehicles for five years. Under amendments to the Commodity Tax Act (貨物稅條例), a measure aimed at encouraging people to buy energy-saving home appliances would continue until June 14, 2023. The measure allows for a rebate of up to NT$2,000 (US$71.66) on new refrigerators, air conditioners and dehumidifiers that meet “level 1” or “level 2” energy efficiency standards specified in the Bureau of Energy’s rating system. As of Jan. 31, th...