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通勤手当
つうきんてあて · tsūkin teate

通勤手当 meaning: commuting allowance

What it is

Money paid to cover your trip from home to work. Up to ¥150,000 per month it is not subject to income tax, but it counts toward social insurance.

When you see it

On your payslip, in the 支給 part.

What to do

Moved to a new address? Tell your company so they can adjust the amount.

Take-home pay calculator (手取り)

Related terms

総支給額gross pay給与明細payslip

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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