Q: Does my place of employment provide me with a tax statement of some kind?

A: Yes, the “gensen-choshu-hyo” (源泉徴収票) or “withholding statements” is can be obtained from your place of work. Statements for the previous tax year are usually available in January each year. An explanation is below.

Income Tax Withholding Statement Key A) Total salary earned during the year B) Income after employment income deduction C) Total fixed-rate exemptions D) Income tax withheld at source E) Marital status and spousal exemption F) Number of dependents in each category; specific dependents (16 - 22 year old relatives), elderly dependents (70 and over), others (includes children). G) Fixed Rate Exemptions (social insurance, life insurance, earthquake insurance, mortgage, spouse’s income, personal pension, long-term accident insurance.) H) Employer’s name and address

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