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Final Income Tax Return
確定申告
In short: Annual income tax return for the calendar year.Some salaried people need not file, e.g. salary ≤ ¥20 million from one employer fully withheld and other income ≤ ¥200,000 (other conditions apply).(Source: www.nta.go.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: Current as of 2026-10-15 (FY2026 / Reiwa 8); source page live on that date. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.nta.go.jp/taxes/shiraberu/taxanswer/shotoku/2020.htm
- Refund-only returns and English guidance
Who qualifies
- Some salaried people need not file, e.g. salary ≤ ¥20 million from one employer fully withheld and other income ≤ ¥200,000 (other conditions apply). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
|---|---|
| Income | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Household | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Child age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Japan | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Tokyo / municipality | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Work / insurance type | Many salaried people with one employer, salary ≤ ¥20M fully withheld and other income ≤ ¥200,000 do not need to file. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Disability | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
Residence status
Not stated in the official sources we checked — unknown.
Where to apply
Not yet verified from an official source.
Find addresses in the office finder.
Deadlines
- Filing is in principle from Feb 16 to Mar 15 of the following year; payment deadline Mar 15. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Documents
Not yet verified from an official source.
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、確定申告の手続きについて伺いたいのですが、何を持っていけばよいですか。
Sumimasen, kakutei shinkoku no tetsuzuki ni tsuite ukagaitai no desu ga, nani o motte ikeba yoi desu ka.
Hello. I would like to ask about the procedure for the final tax return. What documents should I bring?
すみません、もう少しゆっくり話していただけますか。
Sumimasen, mō sukoshi yukkuri hanashite itadakemasu ka.
Sorry, could you please speak a little more slowly?
Generic phrases for practical help, not official wording.