The 2024 tax filing period has concluded.
Some foreigners residing in Japan may be filing their tax returns for the first time. After successfully completing their tax returns, many foreigners will need to consider how to pay their taxes to the government.
Individuals with a familiarity with Japanese financial institutions should have no difficulty understanding the process of paying taxes. However, due to stricter compliance measures, Japanese banks have recently made various procedures, including money transfers, more complicated. Even Japanese citizens have expressed dissatisfaction with the cumbersome nature of bank counter procedures.
The National Tax Agency’s website contains detailed information on available tax payment methods. Please find a link to this website below for your reference.