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cafebleu
Joined: 10 Feb 2003
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 Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2003 5:32 am Post subject: NHK tax should be listed on tax return |
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What does everybody think? I believe NHK are having it both ways - from what I know I cannot list that as a tax paid on the tax form I submit to the tax office and thus get a deduction of any kind, but at the same time the fee is NOT voluntary even if there is no penalty for not paying it.
The point I am trying to make is - if payment to NHK cannot be listed on my tax return then it is not a legitimate tax. It is then a fee levied without real legality and is in essence a voluntary payment. If it is a voluntary payment then I don`t have to lie and say that my tv is broken to stop paying - all I need say is sorry, I don`t want to pay this anymore as it is voluntary and I choose not to volunteer.
Any takes on this? |
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Gordon
Joined: 28 Jan 2003
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| I play dumb (easy to do), when they come around. Has only happened twice in 1.5 years. I said in English, knowing they can't understand a word, that if they put some good English shows on and real news, than I will pay. |
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Glenski
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
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Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN
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| I believe NHK are having it both ways - from what I know I cannot list that as a tax paid on the tax form I submit to the tax office and thus get a deduction of any kind, but at the same time the fee is NOT voluntary even if there is no penalty for not paying it. |
I think you have just answered your own question, cafebleu. What you pay is not a tax, but a fee. Therefore, no deduction is possible. |
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easyasabc
Joined: 13 Jul 2003
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Location: Japan
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| Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2003 2:41 am Post subject: |
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NHK?
I've lived in three different cities in Japan, never had any people from NHK come to my apartment asking for money and consequently never had to pay.  Wonder why?????? |
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