In a concurrent announcement on 5 October 2026, the Taxation Administration revealed that since the inception of the Uniform Invoice lottery, the Special Prize has created 986 millionaires (NT$10 million each). To streamline prize distribution and prevent unclaimed winnings, the Administration strongly encouraged all taxpayers to download the official Uniform Invoice mobile app (available on iOS and Android), complete carrier归户 (binding their electronic payment carriers such as mobile phone numbers, EasyCard, iPASS, or credit cards to their taxpayer ID), and set up a designated prize receiving bank account. The app provides real-time winning notifications, automatic prize claim initiation for registered carriers, and direct deposit of prizes above NT$5,000. The Administration noted that approximately 15% of Special Prizes historically go unclaimed due to lost invoices or failure to claim within the three-year window. Digital registration eliminates this risk by linking invoices to the taxpayer’s profile automatically at the point of purchase.
Key Takeaways
- App Integration: The Uniform Invoice app automatically matches purchased invoices to the user’s taxpayer ID when carriers are registered, ensuring no winning invoice is overlooked.
- Automatic Prize Deposit: For registered users, prizes above NT$5,000 are deposited directly into the pre-linked bank account without any manual claim process.
- Unclaimed Prize Reduction: The Administration aims to reduce the unclaimed prize rate from 15% to under 5% within two years through universal app adoption.
Disclaimer: This article is compiled and summarized by the AI based on publicly available information and is for general information purposes only. It does not constitute any form of formal tax advice, legal opinion, or basis for performance. Please consult a qualified professional tax advisor or legal counsel for tax advice.
Source: Read Official Announcement