Do you know the “Furusato nozei” (hometown tax payment)?
I’ve heard about the “hometown tax payment”, but I think many people don’t know the details. Simply put, it’s a pre-payment of the hometown tax. And it’s a tax payment system for which you can receive a thank you item if you pay in advance. “Furusato tax payment” pays taxes as a donation to your favorite province from the use of the tax or the desired return item. Then, 2,000 yen will be deducted from the amount donated and the total amount will be deducted from the following year’s tax. It is a lucrative system that reduces the amount of residence tax to be paid the following year and offers even more luxurious rewards.
There are a surprising number of types of rewards. Just looking for the certificate of appreciation available is a fun, food, fashion, beauty, accommodation voucher, local gift voucher, etc. For those who are thinking of paying their hometown tax, why not try the sake and the New Year’s Eve dishes?
There are many uses for donations and you can specify from disaster support, the new corona countermeasure support, children, youth, doctors, welfare and many others. Afterwards, you will receive a letter from the local government about the donation, informing about the detailed use of the donation. You will be able to see how your donation was worth it.
Please note that the amount of the deduction is limited depending on annual income and family structure. No matter how much you donate, you will not be deducted beyond the upper limit, so we recommend simulating the maximum amount of the deduction on a specialized website in advance. And don’t forget to register your hometown tax payment with the special one-stop-shop or final filing system.
If you are a reader who has not yet used the “Furusato Tax Payment”, why not check there on the website?
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications https://www.soumu.go.jp/main_sosiki/jichi_zeisei/czaisei/czaisei_seido/080430_2_kojin.html
Website recommended for hometown tax payment https://www.furusato-tax.jp/