(Taichung News) According to the Local Tax Bureau, Taichung City Government, the valid collection period of tax refund check is one year after the date of issuance. Since stop payment must be applied for lost checks at the bank, and the re-issuance procedure is not only complex but also time-consuming, therefore the public is advised to take advantage of direct deposit for tax refund to ensure safety and peace of mind.

The bureau further elaborated that the direct deposit for tax refund is relatively simple, all the applicant has to do is fill in the account number of the financial institution to which the refund will be transferred to on the tax refund application form, and the Tax Bureau will deposit the tax refund into the account directly, saving people time from traveling to banks. From now on, citizens can apply for the direct deposit of tax refunds without leaving their homes and having to worry about losing checks, making the process a safe and convenient one.

The Tax Bureau reminds the public that besides direct deposits into the taxpayer’s designated account, tax refund checks can also be posted to the taxpayer, or a written notice can be delivered to inform the taxpayer to collect the tax refund check. However, the Tax Bureau will not contact the taxpayers by phone and instruct them to collect their tax refund at the ATM. If you have any tax law-related problems, feel free to contact the Local Tax Bureau or National Taxation Bureau’s toll-free number 0800-000321 (press 2 for Local Tax Bureau) or dial (04)22585000 and press 1 for telephone customer service center, and our staff will be glad to assist you.