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Financial Guide for Foreigners in Japan
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The Complete Guide to Filing Taxes in Japan
Everything you need to know about 確定申告 — who needs to file, when, how, and what deductions you can claim. Cites 所得税法第120条.
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国税庁 金融庁 厚生労働省 年金機構 国土交通省Tax Filing Checker
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- Tax Filing Checker — do you need to file 確定申告?
- NISA Calculator — project your tax-free returns
- Payslip Decoder — understand every line item
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Ask any question about taxes, NISA, pensions, or property. Get accurate answers with citations to official 国税庁 and 金融庁 sources — not Reddit threads.
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- Searchable FAQ covering all major topics
Should I open a NISA account? I'm on a work visa.
Yes, NISA is available to you.
Foreign residents with a valid visa and registered address can open a NISA account. Key limits:
- • つみたて投資枠: ¥1.2M/year
- • 成長投資枠: ¥2.4M/year
- • Lifetime max: ¥18M
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From your first payslip to buying a house — we cover every domain foreigners need in Japan.
Tax 税金
確定申告 filing, 年末調整, freelancer tax, deductions, leaving Japan
Investment 投資
NISA, iDeCo, stock trading tax, broker comparisons
Property 不動産
Buying process, 住宅ローン, buy vs rent, property tax
Pension 年金
国民年金, 厚生年金, pension refund when leaving
Insurance 保険
Health, life, rental, and car insurance explained
Banking 銀行
Accounts, remittance, credit cards, cashless payments
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Result
Yes, you need to file
20-year projection
¥12,450,000
10-year comparison
Estimated refund
¥156,000
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Never miss a deadline. Key dates for 確定申告, 年末調整, residence tax, and more — all in one view.
Financial Glossary
Japanese financial terms explained in plain English. From 源泉徴収 to 青色申告 — look up any term instantly.
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