by Aki Kojima | Sep 18, 2024 | Individual & Freelancers
When you file a tax return, you need a Gensen Choushu Hyou[源泉徴収票], which is a withholding tax certificate.This is a form issued by your company or other employer that proves how much your salary is. In contrast, there is also Juminzei Kettei Tuchisho[住民税決定通知書], which... by Aki Kojima | Sep 7, 2024 | Individual & Freelancers, Companies
Some of you may have a job as an import agent.Checking how sales tax will be charged on those transactions is necessary when dealing with foreign countries.In Japan, the sales tax is called the consumption tax, but for smooth understanding, I call it the sales tax,... by Aki Kojima | Sep 6, 2024 | Individual & Freelancers, Companies
Here, we would like to consider the basics of the compensation tax. What is remuneration tax? “Remuneration tax” is a general term referring to a tax imposed on specific remuneration or income, the specifics and tax rates of which may vary from country to... by Aki Kojima | Sep 3, 2024 | Individual & Freelancers, Companies
In the September 2023 issue of the monthly “Kigyo Jitsumu” (企業実務) magazine, we have contributed articles in Japanese on “Japanese Domestic Standards for Digital Invoice” and “What is JP PINT.” The article summarizes information for... by Aki Kojima | Aug 28, 2024 | Individual & Freelancers
Let me tell you about the new “Tourist Tax” introduced by Nagasaki City in April 2023. This tax will be taken when an individual goes on a trip. This tax is supposed to be used to promote tourism, but what exactly does it entail? Taxable subject and tax... by Aki Kojima | Aug 24, 2024 | Individual & Freelancers
I will explain final tax returns and withholding tax. If you understand this point, you will know why you must file a final tax return as an employee. Income tax return when you are a salaried worker As a salaryman, I didn’t have to file a tax return. The... 