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centrum · Joined: 08 May 2011 Posts: 3

hi guys, i am looking at teaching in japan soon

i was wondering what the income tax rate is in japan (the company offered- salary vs the actual amount you get)

some sites say 7% and some say 20%...
so i am confused...

or does it depend on how many years you have been working in japan?

please help
thank you so much in advance!

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and... roughly, how much % of your salary do you get back from your tax return? thanks guys!

centrum · Joined: 08 May 2011 Posts: 3

can anybody who is working in japan answer this question? very much appreciated!

Mr_Monkey · Joined: 11 Mar 2009 Posts: 661 Location: Kyuuuuuushuuuuuuu

seklarwia · Posted: Thu May 12, 2011 9:24 pm Post subject:

If I remember correctly, the 20% figure is for WHV holders.

tttyg · Joined: 26 Apr 2011 Posts: 16

As far as I know (and I'm not a pro), this should be close:

Income Tax is 5%
Local tax is based on your salary and is typically 3-5% based on an eikaiwa salary (also, you don't need to pay this tax your first year)

Also, you need to pay insurance.

Consumption tax is also 5%

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2206.html

I posted this earlier, but it didn't stay.

It's also in the FAQ stickies.