{"id":50887,"date":"2025-12-15T21:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/?p=50887"},"modified":"2025-12-25T18:07:45","modified_gmt":"2025-12-25T09:07:45","slug":"how-to-use-e-tax-to-file-your-tax-return-online-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/how-to-use-e-tax-to-file-your-tax-return-online-in-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use e-Tax to File Your Tax Return Online in Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You might be thinking, “I really should file my taxes online this year,” but you may also be feeling anxious because e-Tax seems too complicated to use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

e-Tax is the government’s online service for filing and paying national taxes like income tax and consumption tax. It’s convenient because you can complete your tax filing procedures online without having to visit the tax office or mail in paperwork. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, if you use accounting software that works with e-Tax, you can sync your data directly. This means less paperwork and more efficient day-to-day administrative tasks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we’ll walk you through everything from who needs to file taxes to how to submit your tax return using e-Tax, so even first-timers can get through it smoothly. We hope you find it helpful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Check whether you need to file a tax return (\u78ba\u5b9a\u7533\u544a) <\/h2>\n\n\n
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Whether you need to file a tax return depends on your annual income and specific circumstances. Many people also qualify for tax refunds when they file their taxes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, if you have deductions for medical expenses or hometown tax donations, filing a return can get you back taxes you overpaid. It’s helpful to think of tax filing not just as an obligation, but as something you can use to your financial advantage when appropriate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If any of the following apply to you, you\u2019ll need to file a tax return: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Individuals who are self-employed or freelance and exceed the basic deduction (<\/strong>\u57fa\u790e\u63a7\u9664<\/strong>)\u3000<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re self-employed or freelance with income, check whether your total income (\u5408\u8a08\u6240\u5f97\u91d1\u984d) exceeds the basic deduction amount. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the basic deduction table for tax year 2025 (Reiwa 7) and onward, if your total income is 1.32 million yen or less, the basic deduction amount is 950,000 yen. Therefore, once your income goes over 950,000 yen, you’ll need to file a tax return. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taxpayer’s Total Income Amount (\u5408\u8a08\u6240\u5f97\u91d1\u984d) <\/td>Deduction Amount (\u63a7\u9664\u984d) <\/td><\/tr>
Before Tax Year 2024 <\/td>Tax Year 2025 \/ Tax Year 2026 <\/td>Tax Year 2027  and After <\/td><\/tr>
\u00a5 1.32 million  or less <\/td>\u00a5 480,000 <\/td>\u00a5 950,000   <\/td>\u00a5 950,000   <\/td><\/tr>
\u00a5 1.32 million  to 3.36 million   or less <\/td>\u00a5 880,000   <\/td>\u00a5 580,000   <\/td><\/tr>
\u00a5 3.36 million  to 4.89 million   or less <\/td>\u00a5 680,000   <\/td><\/tr>
\u00a5 4.89 million  to 6.55 million   or less <\/td>\u00a5 630,000   <\/td><\/tr>
\u00a5 6.55 million  to 23.5 million   or less <\/td>\u00a5 580,000   <\/td><\/tr>
\u00a5 23.5 million to 24 million   or less <\/td>\u00a5 480,000   <\/td>\u00a5 480,000   <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Source: National Tax Agency | Basic Deduction<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note that the Reiwa 7 regulations take effect on December 1, 2025, so check the Tax Reform Q&A for Fiscal Year 2025 (Reiwa 7) (Related to Basic Deduction Revisions, etc.) (May 2025)<\/a> for details on what applies before that date. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

People with a side income of over <\/strong>\u00a5 200,000<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re a salaried employee who receives year-end adjustment (\u5e74\u672b\u8abf\u6574), and you have additional income (side jobs, part-time work, online auction sales, etc.) exceeding \u00a5 200,000 annually, you need to file a tax return. Keep in mind that “income” means revenue minus necessary expenses, so if your income after expenses is \u00a5 200,000 or less, you generally don’t need to file one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sources: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

National Tax Agency | When Salaried Employees Earn Side Income from Online Auctions, etc<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

National Tax Agency | Wage Earners Who Must File a Final Tax Return<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

People who haven\u2019t had their year-end tax adjustment (<\/strong>\u5e74\u672b\u8abf\u6574<\/strong>) done due to changing jobs<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re a company employee, you generally don\u2019t need to file a tax return. However, you will need to file one if any of the following apply: <\/p>\n\n\n\n