Taxation
Latest news and updates on taxation for expats in Japan
Major Tax Changes Hit Japan: Gasoline Tax Cut and New Credit System
Japan abolished its 50-year gasoline tax surcharge on December 31, while planning a new refundable tax credit system. Major banks raised fixed mortgag...
Japan's Record 122 Trillion Yen Budget Signals Tax Reform Ahead
Japan's 2026 budget reaches record 122.3 trillion yen with 1.3% growth projected. Major tax reform discussions underway could introduce income-based b...
Year-End Property Registration Deadlines: What Expats Must Know
Japan's Justice Minister urges property owners to verify inheritance registration status during year-end holidays, as mandatory registration deadlines...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...