This is related to the geographical classification of the national system. The state taxation bureau of prefecture-level cities is the official department level, and the state taxation bureau of municipalities directly under the Central Government is the deputy department level.

State Taxation Administration of The People's Republic of China, People's Republic of China (PRC) is a directly affiliated institution of the State Council, which is in charge of ministerial tax work. 2065438+In March 2008, according to the Plan for Deepening the Reform of Party and State Institutions issued by the Central Committee, the national tax and local tax institutions below the provincial level merged.