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所得税
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所得税 meaning: income tax

What it is

National tax on income from January to December. For employees, it is deducted every month and settled in December.

When you see it

On your payslip and on the 源泉徴収票.

What to do

Check on the 源泉徴収票 how much was withheld. Medical bills and dependents can give you a refund.

Claim a tax refund (還付申告)

Related terms

源泉徴収tax withholding年末調整year-end adjustment住民税residence tax

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

Self-service tool. Results are estimates based on official tables. They do not replace advice from the responsible public office.
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