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PolicyOctober 29, 20261 min readAI translation

Pre-Sale Home Transfer Sale Price Calculated on Actual Cash Paid, Taxation Bureau Reminds

When a pre-sale home is transferred, the sale price for Integrated Housing and Land Income Tax purposes is the amount the transferee actually pays to the transferor, excluding subsequent payments to the developer or landowner.

PolicyOctober 28, 20262 min readAI translation

Urban renewal social housing donations could earn up to 2x base floor area ratio; OURs says "no one will donate"

The Legislative Yuan's Interior Committee held a public hearing on October 28, 2026, on amendments to two reconstruction and urban renewal acts, where the Ministry of the Interior candidly said it still cannot set a uniform standard for the donation ratio.

PolicyOctober 28, 20262 min readAI translation

Kaohsiung's Daliao Social Housing, 384 Units, Begins Phased Handovers and Move-In From December 8

Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai presided over the unveiling of the Daliao Social Housing on October 28, 2026. The complex also houses an infant care center, a residential service station for people with disabilities, and Silver Homes for seniors.

PolicyOctober 24, 20262 min readAI translation

Pingtung County Tax Bureau Lists 5 Reasons Why House Tax May Still Rise Despite Depreciation

An older house does not necessarily mean less house tax. The Pingtung County Government Tax Bureau reminds owners that additions, loss of exemptions, and higher location rates can all raise the tax amount.

PolicyOctober 23, 20261 min readAI translation

Those Who Used 'Once in a Lifetime' Can Still Be Taxed at 10% on Land Value Increment; 'One Home for Life' Requires 5 Conditions

The Hsinchu County Government Tax Bureau explains that people who have already used up their 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity can still qualify for the 10% tax rate when they later sell owner-occupied residential land, as long as all conditions are met.

PolicyOctober 23, 20261 min readAI translation

Companies Doing One-Time Transfer Pricing Adjustments Should Note 3 Requirements

The Ministry of Finance stipulates that, starting with fiscal year 109, profit-seeking enterprises carrying out a one-time transfer pricing adjustment must meet 3 requirements: prior agreement, simultaneous adjustment, and the customs duty-payment procedure.

PolicyOctober 23, 20261 min readAI translation

Yunlin's Douliu Mixed-Use Social Housing Development to Involve NT$3 Billion in Investment

The Yunlin County Government will build a mixed-use development combining social housing and county government offices at Douliu Humanities Park, with estimated investment of NT$3 billion.