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Taxation 税金Taxation 税金According to Japanese law, everyone in Japan must pay tax. There are many different types of tax. The taxes which concern foreigners are listed below. 1. National Income Tax 2. Residents' Tax 3. Consumption Tax NATIONAL INCOME TAX National Income Tax is based upon your total yearly income. It is usually automatically deducted from your pay. Individual income tax is based on a self assessment system and final returns must be filed between February 16th and March 15th of the respective financial year. However, your employer may handle all necessary arrangements directly at the end of the year, in which case you will not need to fill out an individual tax form. Note: Special taxation agreements exist between Japan and foreign countries under the International Tax Treaty. Check with your home country tax office for your tax liability. RESIDENTS’ TAX Likewise, this tax is based on your gross annual income and is either deducted from your salary each pay period, or paid in person by the individual. CONSUMPTION TAX A five percent consumption tax is added at the register to all goods and services excluding real estate, securities, interest, medical treatment and education. TAXATION GUIDE For more information regarding taxation in Japan, your local branch of the National Taxation Office (zeimu-sho) and the Citizens' Tax Division of the City Hall can also assist you. National Taxation Office (Kagoshima Tax Office) 1-24-4 Arata Kagoshima City 890-8691 255-8111 Citizens’ Tax Division Kagoshima City Hall 11-1 Yamashita-cho Kagoshima City 892-8677 216-1171 |
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11-1 Yamashita-cho Kagoshima-city 892-8677TEL 099-224-1111
