Japan uses a two-tier tax system: national income tax (5-45% across 7 brackets) plus jūminzei (residence tax) at a flat 10%. This means a 45% earner actually pays 55% combined. The basic deduction is ¥480,000 (~$3,200). A ¥10,000,000 earner (~$67,000 USD) pays roughly ¥2,639,000 total (~26% effective rate) in income + residence tax alone. Japan allows furusato nōzei—donate to rural municipalities and receive local products while redirecting your residence tax. Social insurance adds roughly 15% for employees. Most employees don't file returns—employers handle year-end adjustment (nenmatsu chōsei). Self-employed must file by March 15. Use our calculator to estimate your Japanese tax liability.
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Japan's income tax uses 7 tax brackets from 5% to 45%. Use the calculator to estimate your take-home pay after income tax:
| Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| ¥0 - ¥1,950,000 | 5% |
| ¥1,950,000 - ¥3,300,000 | 10% |
| ¥3,300,000 - ¥6,950,000 | 20% |
| ¥6,950,000 - ¥9,000,000 | 23% |
| ¥9,000,000 - ¥18,000,000 | 33% |
| ¥18,000,000 - ¥40,000,000 | 40% |
| Over ¥40,000,000 | 45% |
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