Question 1

What are the income tax rates in Japan for 2025?

Accepted Answer

Japan has 7 progressive income tax (shotoku-zei) brackets: 5% (up to JPY 1.95M), 10% (JPY 1.95M-3.3M), 20% (JPY 3.3M-6.95M), 23% (JPY 6.95M-9M), 33% (JPY 9M-18M), 40% (JPY 18M-40M), and 45% (above JPY 40M). The 2.1% reconstruction surtax also applies.

Question 2

What is resident tax (jumin-zei) in Japan?

Accepted Answer

Resident tax (jumin-zei) is a local tax of approximately 10% (6% prefectural + 4% municipal) on the previous year's income. It's collected through your employer or billed directly. There's also a per-capita levy of around JPY 5,000 annually.

Question 3

What is shakai hoken (social insurance) in Japan?

Accepted Answer

Shakai hoken includes health insurance (approximately 5% employee share), pension (9.15% employee share), and employment insurance (0.6%). Total employee contributions are about 14-15% of salary, with employers matching most contributions.

Question 4

When is the tax filing deadline in Japan?

Accepted Answer

The tax filing deadline (kakutei shinkoku) is March 15, 2025 for 2024 income. Most employees don't need to file if tax is withheld correctly through year-end adjustment (nenmatsu chosei). Self-employed, high earners (over JPY 20M), and those with multiple income sources must file.

Question 5

Do non-residents pay taxes in Japan?

Accepted Answer

Non-residents pay a flat 20.42% (including reconstruction tax) on Japan-source income only. Residents for tax purposes (living in Japan 1+ year) pay progressive rates on worldwide income. Non-permanent residents (living 5 years or less) only pay on Japan-source income and foreign income remitted to Japan.

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