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26/05/2026

Taxes Down Due to Tax Reforms？

Tax law reforms providing for income tax cuts for the 2026 tax year are set to be passed by the Diet shortly.Here, we’ll briefly explain what’s changing. ＊In the following explanation, “net income” refers to the amount remaining after deducting expenses from revenue for self-employed individuals, and the amount remaining after deducting special deductions such as the salary income deduction from annual income for salaried employees and pension recipients....

Tax law reforms providing for income tax cuts for the 2026 tax year are set to be passed by the Diet shortly.Here, we’ll briefly explain what’s changing. ＊In the following explanation, “net income”…

11/05/2026

Good day, Good feelings

08/05/2026

WELCOME TO GREEN SEASON

28/04/2026

Transfer money to family overseas saves Tax

Yen continues to weaken in Japan. The rising prices of commodities accompanying the rise in import prices show no sign of abating.Some of you will have to pay new consumption taxes to the tax office because of the consumption tax invoice system.Therefore, I will explain a simple and effective way to reduce income and inhabitant taxes, especially for foreigners....

Yen continues to weaken in Japan. The rising prices of commodities accompanying the rise in import prices show no sign of abating.Some of you will have to pay new consumption taxes to the tax offic…

23/04/2026

Green season is coming

23/04/2026

Tax Advice for Language School

Starting in April 2026, high school tuition became free for both private and public schools. I’ve heard that some parents are now redirecting the money they’ve saved on education expenses toward language schools. I believe one reason for this is that wage disparities based on occupation have widened in Japan in recent years, and more people are coming to believe that language skills and IT knowledge significantly impact earning potential....

Starting in April 2026, high school tuition became free for both private and public schools. I’ve heard that some parents are now redirecting the money they’ve saved on education expenses toward la…

17/03/2026

Failure to Pay Taxes on Overseas Income affects Residence Status?

In February, a major election was held that will shape the future of Japanese national politics.The current government, which campaigned on a platform of tightening policies regarding foreign residents, won a landslide victory.As a result, it is expected that the residence status system and its administration and management will become significantly stricter going forward. What is your “status of residence”?...

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In February, a major election was held that will shape the future of Japanese national politics.The current government, which campaigned on a platform of tightening policies regarding foreign resid…

04/01/2026

Winter scene

03/01/2026

Prepare for Tax return !!

Happy New Year to all sole proprietors. After spending a relaxing New Year's holydays, it is time to start preparing your tax returns.The deadline for filing your tax return is March 16.If you are also planning to file a consumption tax return, the deadline is March 31.Here are a few things you should do now 1. Make sure that your monthly sales are correct....

Happy New Year to all sole proprietors. After spending a relaxing New Year’s holydays, it is time to start preparing your tax returns.The deadline for filing your tax return is March 16.If yo…

02/01/2026

Osechi-cuisine, Japanese traditional new-year celebrating food