Japan Tax Calculators
To make it easier for you to assess your Japanese tax liabilities we have created various Japan tax calculators for your use. Taxes in Japan (zeikin 税金) are paid on income, property and consumption on the national, prefectural and municipal levels.
For more detailed information on the types of taxes, insurances, pension contributions and corporate tax please see our Japan guide on the tax and accounting.
Property Tax Calculators
Consumption Tax Rebate Calculator (for Japanese property owners)
This will help you understand whether it is beneficial for you to to apply and lodge consumption tax returns. Interesting note is that a lot of foreigner owners miss out on claiming this rebate because they feel it’s complicated. We can do this for you easily.
Individual vs Corporate tax Calculator (for Japanese property owners)
This calculator will help you assess the income tax payable on your property and help you decide whether it should be classified under your personal name or a company. You can easily see which is the most effective tax rate.
Historical Tax and Depreciation Calculator (for Japanese property owners)
This calculator will help you estimate your Japan tax liability for properties in Japan depending on the composition of the building, when it was built and whether you own this property individually or via an offshore company.
Income Tax Calculator
Income Tax Calculator (for individuals)
This is another Japan Tax calculator that will help you understand how much Japanese National Income tax (shotokuzei 所得税) , Local tax (Also known as residents tax – juminzei 住民税), social health insurance and pension contributions you will have to pay depending on your annual salary.
For an estimated tax calculation on your Japanese sourced income please try our Japan tax calculators and visit our Japanese Income tax guides for more information. Alternatively, you can visit the Japanese Taxation office website for the latest up to date information.
Japanese Tax Terms and Glossary
| English | Romaji | Kanji |
|---|---|---|
| Income Tax Withholding Statement | kyuyo-shotoku-gensen-choshu-hyo | 給与所得源泉徴収票 |
| Income Tax | shotoku-zei | 所得税 |
| Total Annual Income | kyuyo-shunyu | 給与収入 |
| Total fixed-rate exemptions | shotoku-kojo | 所得控除 |
| Income after employment income deduction | kyuyo shotoku | 給与所得 |
| Total Taxable income | kazei-shotoku | 課税所得 |
| Income Tax Withholding Statement | kyuyo-shotoku-gensen-choshu-hyo | 給与所得源泉徴収票 |
| Residence Tax | jumin-zei | 住民税 |
| Residence Tax (Prefectural) | kenmin-zei | 県民税 |
| Residence Tax (Municipal) | shimin-zei | 市民税 |
| Total fixed-rate exemptions | shotoku-kojo | 所得控除 |
| Income after employment income deduction | kyuyo shotoku | 給与所得 |
