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Kakutei Shinkoku Kills: Your January Survival Guide for Japan’s Tax Declaration (2025 Income)

🏠 2h ago

Don’t let Japan’s tax system beat you! As a 10-year expat, I’ll walk you through January prep for your 2025 income tax declaration (確定申告). Avoid mistakes, understand deadlines, and get your documents ready for a smooth filing.

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Japan Tax Filing for Foreigners: Your Kakutei Shinkoku Guide (2026)

Japan Tax Filing for Foreigners: Your Kakutei Shinkoku Guide (2026)

🏠 4d ago

Navigate Japan’s annual tax filing (Kakutei Shinkoku) as a foreign resident. This practical guide covers deadlines, documents, deductions, and e-Tax help for 2026.

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Japan Tax Filing (確定申告) for Foreigners: Jan Prep & Deductions

Japan Tax Filing (確定申告) for Foreigners: Jan Prep & Deductions

🏠 2026年1月13日

Simplify Japan’s Kakutei Shinkoku. This guide for foreigners covers January prep, essential documents, eligible deductions, and how to file your 2025 income tax to avoid penalties and maximize refunds.

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Mastering January: Your Guide to Japanese Tax & Winter Bills

Mastering January: Your Guide to Japanese Tax & Winter Bills

🏠 2026年1月11日

Navigate January finances in Japan. Understand Kakutei Shinkoku (tax filing) for foreigners and practical tips to reduce high winter utility bills (electricity, gas, kerosene).

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Japan Tax Prep: Income, Resident Tax & Pension Guide for Foreigners

🏠 2026年1月10日

Navigate Japan’s complex tax season with this practical guide. Understand income tax, resident tax, and pension for foreigners, ensuring compliance and avoiding penalties.

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Master Japan Income Tax 2026: Expat’s Filing Guide & Deductions

Master Japan Income Tax 2026: Expat’s Filing Guide & Deductions

🏠 2026年1月7日

Navigate Japanese income tax filing for 2026 (due 2027). This guide covers key dates, documents, and essential deductions for international residents in Japan.

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Japanese Tax Return Guide: Kakutei Shinkoku & Gensen Choshu Hyo

Japanese Tax Return Guide: Kakutei Shinkoku & Gensen Choshu Hyo

🏠 2026年1月5日

Demystify your first Japanese tax return. Learn about Kakutei Shinkoku, Gensen Choshu Hyo, required documents, e-Tax, and deductions for foreigners in Japan.

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Nenmatsu Chosei: Navigating Japan’s Year-End Tax Adjustments

Nenmatsu Chosei: Navigating Japan’s Year-End Tax Adjustments

🏠 2025年12月2日

A practical guide for foreign workers in Japan to understand and complete Nenmatsu Chosei (year-end tax adjustments), maximize deductions, and avoid common errors.

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