Date Modified: 10.27.2005
Content: Japan - ESL teachers tax information
PLEASE READ: These are TAX BASICS.
This information is here to give you a general idea of the
tax situation in Japan. This is not a definitive guide and
is generalized for the majority of teachers/expats dealing
with the tax system in Japan. If you need more information
please visit the Ministry
of Finance Japan - Tax Policy - http://www.mof.go.jp/english/tax/tax.htm
|
Taxes
in Japan - http://www2.gol.com/users/jpc/Japan/taxes.htm.
Once you are in Japan please contact your local tax office
for the latest and most reliable tax information. If you are
having problems with your employer, the tax bureau or the
government it might be wise to contact local, professional
help as soon as possible.
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Japan Tax Facts - The Basics |
Japan Tax Year
|
Jan. 1 – Dec.31 |
Who Pays Taxes in Japan? |
Anyone who spends more than 6 months of fiscal year on Japanese
soil. |
| Japanese taxpayer classifications |
(a)Resident: Have an address in Japan and
have lived in the country continuously for one year or more.
(i) Non Permanent Residents: Have had an address in
Japan continuously for not more than five years, but has no
intention of permanently residing in the country
(ii) Permanent Resident: All residents other than non-permanent
residents
(b)Non resident: Not a resident of Japan. |
Japan Tax Rates:
(a) National (Income Tax)
(b) Local (Resident Tax) |
National: Governments uses this money for
roads, public school teachers, the Emperor’s family, etc.
Local: Includes prefectural taxes (the
district administered by a chief officer) and municipal taxes.
-Municipal taxes pay for public libraries, public swimming pools,
etc. |
Taxing Wages – The Withholding Tax System |
Taxes are automatically deducted from employee’s paychecks
by their employer
-Tax deducted usually higher than real rates, but difference
is returned at the end of the year
-Typically, foreign teachers who are residents, pay 6-9% tax
each year (depends on local tax)
-Those who are foreign non residents, pay about 20% |
Filing Tax Returns |
If you make less then 20,000,000 yen in fiscal year, return
filed by employer
-If make more, go to nearest tax office and ask for help filling
out forms |
Necessary Documentation for Filing (if not done by employer)
|
1.) Proof of previous year’s income (Withholding Tax
at the Source Statements, original receipts, etc.)
2.) Documents for exemptions for dependents and spouse (Birth
certificates of dependants abroad, proof of remittances to dependants
abroad, etc.)
3.) Documents for exemptions for insurance (Insurance premium
payment receipts)
4.) Certificate of Alien Registration
5.) Seal /Signature |
MORE INFORMATION
Ministry of Finance Japan - Tax Policy -
http://www.mof.go.jp/english/tax/tax.htm
Taxes in Japan - http://www2.gol.com/users/jpc/Japan/taxes.htm
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