Nantou County has opened a round-the-clock online system for tax documents, good news for anyone who hates waiting at a government counter.

• Residents can now request electronic tax certificates online at any hour instead of going in person.
• The system is a joint effort with Taoyuan and covers five common documents, including house tax records and payment proofs for house and land taxes.
• It links 15 counties and cities across Taiwan, so people can pull records from other areas without traveling there.
• One login handles several documents at once, across multiple years, and cuts down on paper.
• A free phone line stays open for questions about local taxes such as vehicle licence, house, and land tax.

Outlook: Expect more counties to join the shared platform as Taiwan pushes government services online.