TAX

MAJOR TAXES【日本で納める税金】

1. Income tax: tax paid to the central government, according to your income.
   (If you are a salaried worker, income tax is deducted from your salary. If you run a business of your own, file a tax report and pay the tax between February 15 and March 15).
2. Municipality tax: tax paid to the prefecture and city you are living in, according to your income. (The city sends you the bill, to be paid four times a year).
3. Vehicle tax: tax paid by the owners of cars and motorbikes.
   (The prefecture and city send you the bill for standard and light (K-) cars respectively. Please pay in May).
4. Fixed Assets tax : tax paid by the owner of properties (land, houses, apartments etc).
   (The city sends you the bill, to be paid four times a year).

VISA RENEWAL【ビザの更新には】

A tax certificate is required to renew a visa. Please be sure to pay taxes before the deadline.

CHANGING ADDRESS【住所が変わったときは】

If you move from the address indicated on the tax bill, please be sure to inform the Taxation Department of Kani City Hall.

LEAVING JAPAN【帰国するときは】

If you are leaving and have unpaid taxes, please be sure to pay them before departure. If you have a car, you have to register for disposal or change the ownership.