Category: Tax

As the end of the year approaches, it’s time to start wrapping up the annual accounts, and to prepare for the upcoming kakutei shinkoku (確定申告｜final tax return) in February. For me, February 2026 will mark my very first tax filing as a sole proprietor in Japan. While I may share a detailed walkthrough of the…

Hi, I’m Tsubaki, a Taiwanese living in Japan and a certified AFP (Accredited Financial Planner) here in Japan. As the year-end approaches, many people have been reaching out to me with questions about the Overseas Dependent Deduction . So here it is, a dedicated article explaining what it is and answering common questions to help…