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扶養控除
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扶養控除 meaning: dependent deduction

What it is

A tax reduction for people who support relatives aged 16 or older with low income. It also applies to relatives abroad, with documents.

When you see it

In the year-end adjustment and on the tax return.

What to do

Declare them on the 扶養控除等申告書. For a relative abroad, keep proof of the relationship and of money sent.

Claim a tax refund (還付申告)

Related terms

扶養控除等申告書dependent declaration form国外居住親族dependent abroad配偶者控除spouse deduction

General explanation, for guidance. Rules and amounts change: confirm with the responsible office.

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