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Tax Filing Checklist Generator

Answer a few questions to get your personalized filing checklist

For informational purposes only. Not financial or tax advice. Consult a tax professional.

Your Filing Checklist
My Number CardBlue return approval noticeIC card reader or smartphone with NFCInvoice copies (all clients)Withholding tax certificates

15 Required3 Recommended1 Optional

Tax Filing Checklist Generator
Answer a few questions to get your personalized filing checklist

This determines what documents you'll need to prepare.

Your Filing Checklist

Freelancer / Self-employed / Blue Return / e-Tax

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15Required3Recommended1Optional
Important Deadlines
Filing Deadline
March 17, 2026
Payment Deadline
March 17, 2026
Auto-transfer Deadline
April 23, 2026
Before You Start
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My Number CardRequired

Required for e-Tax with card reader or smartphone

Blue return approval noticeRequired

Confirms you're approved for blue return

IC card reader or smartphone with NFCRequired

For reading My Number Card

Copy of last year's tax returnRec

Helps verify consistency and save time

Bank account informationRec

For refunds or auto-transfer payments

Income Documents
0/3
Invoice copies (all clients)Required

Records of all business income

Withholding tax certificatesRequired

Gensenchoshuuhyou from clients

Other income documentation

Investment income, miscellaneous income, etc.

Expense Documents
0/5
Receipts organized by categoryRequired

Keep originals for 7 years

Bank statements or CSV exportRequired

For business account transactions

Credit card statementsRequired

For business expenses

Accounting ledgerRequired

Required for blue return

Business use allocation memoRec

For rent, utilities, phone, etc.

Deduction Documents
0/1
Social insurance payment certificateRequired

National health insurance, pension

Filing Process
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Confirm e-Tax setupRequired

Test login and certificate before deadline

Prepare blue return financial statementRequired

Balance sheet and income statement

Complete Tax Return Form BRequired

For business and miscellaneous income

Prepare required attachmentsRequired

Certificates, statements, etc.

Final review before submissionRequired

Check all numbers and documents

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