GET GIFTS AND TAX DEDUCTION (FURUSATO NOZEI)
Do you know a government campaign for workers living in Japan, which is called Furusato Nouzei (Hometown tax)? The system and application might be complicated for foreigners, but we can explain in this video.
1. What is Furusato Nozei campaign?
The hometown tax (furusato nōzei) is a Japanese system that allows taxpayers in urban areas to contribute to rural areas, in return for a deduction of upcoming year tax and special gifts.
- If you purchase some special gifts from the local government, you can deduct tax for the upcoming year.
- You can get delicious foods for free substantially.
2. How to apply for this campaign?
①Find out your maximum amount of money
- You can calculate it depending on your annual salary and other situations in the below site.
*Simplified calculation simulation
*Detailed version calculation simulation
*how to use above site
② You can purchase anything under the maximum amount of ① money at the below EC sites.
Furusato choice (ふるさとチョイス) https://www.furusato-tax.jp/
Satofull(さとふる) https://www.satofull.jp/
③ You can receive the gifts as well as “One-stop tax reduction sheet”. Reference about one-stop tax reduction sheet : https://matcha-jp.com/en/4482
④Fill down one-stop tax reduction sheet and sent it back to the local government.
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