Can I refund my resident tax in Japan? 

Aki Japan Tax Consultant Office | Income Tax, Corporate Tax, VAT Back | Can I refund my resident tax in Japan? 
Aki Japan Tax Consultant Office | Income Tax, Corporate Tax, VAT Back | Can I refund my resident tax in Japan? 

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August 6, 2024

August 6, 2024

Question: Refund Resident Tax

Can I refund my resident tax in Japan? 

I received an income tax refund on my tax return, but when will I receive a refund for resident tax, prefectural resident tax, and forest environment tax?

Answer

In principle, there are no refunds for resident tax, prefectural resident tax, and forest environment tax (from FY 2024 onward).

Income tax is withheld at source (an estimated amount is deducted in advance) when receiving salary payments. Therefore, by making a year-end adjustment and filing a final income tax return, you will refund the overpaid income tax.

On the other hand, unlike income tax, there is no withholding system for resident tax, prefectural resident tax, and forest environment tax. The tax amount is calculated based on the tax return submitted by the individual.

Therefore, since the taxpayers pay the finalized tax amount, there is no refund in principle.

However, you may be eligible for a refund if you submit your tax return about one year after the due date or if you have declared income such as dividends or stock transfers. If you are eligible for a refund, a municipality will send you a notice of the refund at any time, depending on when you filed your tax return.

住民税
住民税(じゅうみんぜい)は、日本の税金のうち、道府県民税・都民税と市町村民税・特別区民税を合わせていう語。特に、個人に対する道府県民税・都民税と市町村民税・特別区民税は、地方税法に基づき市町村・特別区が一括して賦課徴収することから、この2つを合わせて住民税と呼ぶ。なお、当は5年間納付しなければ免税となる。

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