3/23/2022

Statute of limitations for correction/assessment by the tax authorities and taxpayers

An outline of the statute of limitations for correction / assessment by the tax authorities and for a request for correction by taxpayers is as shown below. (Source: Ministry of Finance website)

2/24/2022

Two Types of Property Taxes in Japan

Property tax in Japan, a municipal tax, is classified into the following two categories depending on the type of assets and is levied differently based on the category:

2/22/2022

Goodwill for Accounting and Tax Purposes in Japan

Japan has two names for goodwill, i.e., one is "noren" for accounting purposes and the other is "shisan/fusai chosei kanjo" for tax purposes. The table below provides an outline of goodwill treatment for accounting and tax purposes.

2/16/2022

68. Accelerated Depreciation of Small Assets in Japan

The below provides an outline of accelerated deprecation of small assets in Japan. 

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2/07/2022

67. Deduction of Employee Bonuses 使用人賞与の損金算入要件

Employee bonuses are deductible in Japan as described below. (Source: National Tax Agency)

使用人賞与の損金算入要件(債務確定要件)について英語でまとめました。(出典:国税庁サイト

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1/24/2022

66. Revision to Deemed Dividend Calculation in 2022 Tax Reform in Japan みなし配当の計算の見直し(2022年度税制改正大綱)

みなし配当の計算の見直し(2022年度税制改正大綱)について英語でまとめました。

The below provides an overview of a revision in the 2022 tax reform in Japan to the calculation of a deemed dividend resulting from return of capital. 

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Qualified Invoice System in Japan

An outline of a qualified invoice system to be implemented on October 1, 2023 is as shown below. (Source: National Tax Agency )