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Who Needs to File a Tax Return in Japan 2026: Complete Checklist
"Do I need to file a tax return?" 2026 brings significant changes to the basic deduction from tax reforms. A complete checklist guide explaining who needs to file and who doesn't - company employees, freelancers, side job workers, and pension recipients.
Year-End Adjustment vs Tax Return: Complete Guide 2026 | Japan Employees
Year-end adjustment vs tax return (kakuteishinkoku) explained. When you need both, 2026 changes, and side-job implications. Essential for Japan employees.
Blue Form vs White Form Tax Filing 2026: The Complete Guide for First-Year Freelancers in Japan
Blue Form (Aoiro) vs White Form (Shiroiro) tax filing compared. ¥650K special deduction requirements, income-based tax simulations, application deadlines for freelancers in Japan.
Furusato Nozei Tax Filing 2026: Complete Guide When One-Stop Exception Doesn't Work
Donated to 6 or more municipalities? Missed a One-Stop deadline? This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about filing your Furusato Nozei tax return, including e-Tax steps, deduction calculations, and common pitfalls to avoid.
Medical Expense Deduction Japan 2026: Complete Guide to the 100K Threshold
Everything you need to know about Japan's medical expense deduction (iryouhi koujo): eligibility requirements, calculation methods, family aggregation rules, and step-by-step e-Tax filing instructions. Includes refund simulation and comparison with Self-Medication Tax System.
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[Complete Guide] When Is Tax Filing? 2026 Japan Dates & Calendar
2026 tax filing period: Feb 16 (Mon) - Mar 16 (Mon). Income tax, consumption tax, gift tax deadlines. e-Tax start dates. Late filing penalties explained based on NTA official information.
Filing Japanese Taxes as a Foreigner in 2026: The Ultimate English Guide
Complete English guide to filing Japanese tax returns (kakutei shinkoku) in 2026. Covers tax residency, deductions, Blue Form benefits, and step-by-step filing instructions for foreigners living and working in Japan.
Complete Timee & Gig Work Tax Guide 2026: Side Job Tax Filing in Japan
Do you need to file taxes for Timee gig work in Japan? Learn about salary income treatment, withholding rules, the residence tax trap, and how to prevent your employer from finding out.
2026 Tax Filing: Japan's Basic Deduction Rises to ¥950,000 — What Freelancers Need to Know
Japan's 2026 tax filing brings major changes: basic deduction up to ¥950,000, salary deduction +¥100,000. Essential guide for freelancers based on NTA official information.