Taxation
Latest news and updates on taxation for expats in Japan
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...