Even though the luxury tax bill has received preliminary approval in the legislature from both KMT and DPP lawmakers, the two DPP presidential candidates, Tsai Ying-wen and Su Tseng-chang are now questioning the long-term effect of the proposal on the soaring housing prices. Furthermore, some civil groups are also discontent over the exemption of luxury tax on farm-related properties and pre-constructed real estate projects.

President Ma Ying-jeou has been backing up the luxury tax bill, which passed the first reading in the legislature, which could be taking into effect by June.

DPP chairman Tsai Ying-wen believes that the effect of the luxury tax is only going to last a year, the key she wants to observe is whether or not it would help the disadvantaged of the society.

Su Tseng-chang, who is seeking nomination from DPP for 2012 presidential election believes that, without other related regulations, the proposed luxury tax is just a temporary solution and won't solve the problem.

Many civil groups held press conferences as they questioned the kind of pressure the government is facing from construction companies and financial conglomerate, which would be the reason that farming properties and pre-constructed housing project are not included in the luxury tax bill.

in addition, the groups are expecting the minimum years of property holding before taxing to be 3 years instead of the proposed 2 years.

though opposition and civil groups are not opposing to the luxury tax bill, there are still many opinions when it comes to the subject.