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Japanbarb
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 Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2005 1:32 am Post subject: Tax Rates for English Instructors |
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My husband applied for some part-time English teaching work and was was given an information sheet that stated, "In accordance with Japanese tax regulations, 10% tax is deducted from Instructor's salaries."
Anyone know the exact situation re tax? We were under the impression that the tax rate was about 6%. |
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PAULH
Joined: 28 Jan 2003
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Location: Western Japan
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| Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2005 2:41 am Post subject: Re: Tax Rates for English Instructors |
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| Japanbarb wrote: |
My husband applied for some part-time English teaching work and was was given an information sheet that stated, "In accordance with Japanese tax regulations, 10% tax is deducted from Instructor's salaries."
Anyone know the exact situation re tax? We were under the impression that the tax rate was about 6%. |
The tax rate is determined by the tax office, not your employer and is based on your monthly income. Average tax for a conversation school teacher is 7-8% on gross income. Is resident tax being taken out of your income? This can be another 3-4% of your salary that they take out as well as direct taxes.
If you file a tax return in February you can get any tax that was overpaid refunded to you by the tax office. |
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Glenski
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
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Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN
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| Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2005 8:11 am Post subject: |
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| Ask specifically which tax was taken out, and just be glad you aren't on a working holiday visa, which gets 20% taken out. |
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