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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.