Taxation
Latest news and updates on taxation for expats in Japan
Japan Raises Income Tax Threshold to 1.78 Million Yen in Major Reform
Japan raises income tax threshold to 1.78 million yen, benefiting part-time workers and expats. The LDP and Ishin no Kai approved the reform on Decemb...
December 19, 2025
Japan Raises Income Tax Threshold to ¥1.78 Million in Major Reform
Japan raises income tax threshold to ¥1.78 million from April 2026, eliminating tax obligations for lower earners. Enhanced deductions benefit workers...
December 18, 2025
Japan's Political Parties Negotiate Income Tax Threshold Reform
Japan's major political parties are negotiating to raise the income tax threshold to 1.78 million yen, though disagreements persist on implementation ...
December 16, 2025
Japan Reviews Income Tax Thresholds and Eco-Car Incentives in 2025
Japan is raising income tax thresholds to 1.78 million yen and extending eco-car incentives with stricter standards. Both reforms significantly impact...
December 15, 2025
Japan's Income Tax Threshold Debate: What Foreign Residents Should Know
Japan's ruling and opposition parties are negotiating raising income tax thresholds to 1.78 million yen, but disagree on whether to prioritize low-inc...
December 13, 2025
Japan's Ruling Parties Debate Income Tax Threshold Reform for Workers
Japan's ruling parties are negotiating to raise the income tax threshold to 1.78 million yen, but disagree on whether benefits should focus on low-inc...
December 12, 2025
Tax Reform Talks Target Income Thresholds Affecting Part-Time Workers
LDP and DPP negotiate income tax threshold reforms affecting part-time workers. LDP proposes inflation-indexed deductions while DPP seeks ¥1.78 millio...
December 11, 2025
Japan's Tax Reform: Furusato Nozei Caps and Wealth Tax Changes for 2025
Japan is capping furusato nozei deductions at 1.93 million yen for high earners, offering 7% corporate investment tax credits, and lowering ultra-weal...
December 10, 2025
Japan's 2025 Tax Reform: Income Adjustments, Housing Benefits, and Higher Departure Tax
Japan's 2025 tax reforms include inflation-linked income tax adjustments, extended housing loan deductions with higher limits for used homes, and a tr...
December 9, 2025
Japan's Tax Reform Debates: What Foreign Residents Need to Know
Japan's political parties are negotiating tax reforms affecting foreign residents, including income tax threshold increases, potential zero-percent co...
December 8, 2025
Japan's Tax Reform Debate: Income Thresholds and Dependent Deductions in Flux
Japan's ruling and opposition parties are negotiating raising income tax thresholds to 1.78 million yen while dependent deductions remain uncertain. C...
December 7, 2025
Defense Tax Delayed, EV Levies Introduced, Healthcare Costs Rising in 2025
Japan delays defense income tax to 2027, introduces weight-based EV taxes in 2025, and increases healthcare costs for OTC-similar drugs while protecti...
December 5, 2025
Japan Plans Tokyo Tax Redistribution and NISA Expansion for 2025
Japan plans to redistribute Tokyo tax revenue to regional areas and expand NISA investment accounts to children in 2025 fiscal year tax reforms, affec...
December 4, 2025
Japan's Tax Reform Debate: What Changes Mean for Foreign Residents
Japan is reviewing tax reforms affecting corporate wage incentives, income tax thresholds, and automobile purchase taxes. Changes could impact expat s...
December 3, 2025
Japan's Tax Reform Debate: Corporate Breaks and Child Support Under Review
Japan's parties debate tax reforms affecting corporate breaks and child deductions. Reviews target special corporate tax measures while Komeito seeks ...
December 2, 2025
Japan's 2025 Tax Reforms: Housing, Crypto, Meals, and Online Shopping
Japan's 2025 tax reforms will extend housing loan deductions, reduce cryptocurrency taxes to around 20%, raise meal benefit limits, and end tax exempt...
December 1, 2025
Japan's Gasoline Tax Cuts and Corporate Tax Reforms: What Expats Need to Know
Japan is cutting gasoline taxes with provisional rates ending December 31, reducing fuel costs for drivers. Corporate tax reforms are under debate, wi...
November 27, 2025
Fuel Subsidies Expand as Japan Prepares to Abolish Gas Tax Surcharge
Japan expands fuel subsidies from November 27 and will abolish provisional gas tax rates in December, potentially reducing fuel costs. Local governors...
November 26, 2025
Japan Announces Major Tax Reforms and Economic Support Measures
Japan is implementing major tax cuts including gasoline tax abolition by year-end and potential automobile tax elimination, while expanding SME suppor...
November 25, 2025
Japan's Tax Reform Debates: What Income and Corporate Changes Mean for You
Japan's government is negotiating tax reforms including raising income tax thresholds and adjusting corporate taxes. The changes, part of a 21.3 trill...
November 20, 2025
Japan's Tax Reform Debates Heat Up: What Foreign Residents Need to Know
Japan's coalition parties are advancing campaign finance reforms while the LDP examines tax changes affecting income thresholds and corporate taxes, w...
November 19, 2025
Japan Unveils Economic Relief Package with Tax Reform and Household Support
Japan's government is implementing economic relief measures including food vouchers, water bill reductions, and childcare support, while also reviewin...
November 18, 2025
Japan Plans Major Tax Relief and Economic Support Package for 2025
Japan is finalizing tax relief and economic support including inflation-indexed income tax deductions and utility subsidies. Changes could increase ta...
November 17, 2025
Japan's Economic Relief Package: Utility Subsidies and Tax Reform Debates
Japan's government is expanding winter utility subsidies while political parties debate tax reforms including raising income tax thresholds to 1.78 mi...
November 14, 2025
Major Tax Changes Coming: Gasoline Cuts, Exit Tax Hikes, Income Reforms
Japan is implementing major tax changes: gasoline tax cuts begin November 13, exit tax may rise to 5,000 yen, and income tax thresholds face reform ti...
November 13, 2025
Japan's 'Income Walls' Face Reform as Government Considers Tax Threshold Changes
Japan's government is discussing raising key income tax thresholds, known as "income walls," which could significantly impact part-time workers and fa...
November 12, 2025
Japan's Tax Reform 2025: Commuter Allowances, Income Walls, and New Credits
Japan's 2025 tax reforms will raise tax-free commuter allowance limits, adjust income threshold walls, and introduce refundable tax credits to address...
November 11, 2025
Tax Relief on the Horizon: Gasoline Tax Abolition and Economic Support Measures
Japan will abolish the provisional gasoline tax by year-end, reducing fuel costs by approximately 25 yen per liter. Additional support includes free e...
November 7, 2025
Japan's Gasoline Tax Cut: Revenue Gap Sparks Budget Concerns
Japan will eliminate its provisional gasoline tax rate on December 31, 2025, reducing fuel prices but creating revenue concerns. Six political parties...
November 1, 2025