On Saturday, 17 December, the Hokkaido Foreign Resident Support Center will be holding a Free Seminar on Taxes in Japan, and a Free Consultation (Professional Consultation) Session for foreign residents living in the Kushiro area. See below for more details.
◇Free Seminar for Foreign Residents◇
Theme: Understanding Taxes in Japan
Date and Time: Saturday, 17 December 2022, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Location: Kushiro City Exchange Plaza "Saiwai", Room 208
(9 Chome-1 Saiwaicho, Kushiro)
https://goo.gl/maps/MrYL9uyqVL9SWZbJA
Speaker: Tax specialists
Languages: Japanese and English (Consecutive Interpretation)
Reservation: Not required
Fee: Free
A Tax specialist will explain in an easy-to-understand manner the common taxes that have to be paid in Japan, such as:
・The difference between income tax and residence tax
・Tax calculation and payment methods
・How to apply for tax reductions and exemptions
・Procedures when leaving Japan
For those who cannot make it to the venue on the day, it is also possible to participate online via Zoom.
Zoom meeting information is below.
Meeting ID: 827 5790 5263
Passcode: 805950
Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82757905263?pwd=b1RCT01WdGliaVRXMTZqMXBubkttUT09
* You can join the meeteing room from 1:15 pm
◇Free Consultations for Foreign Residents in Kushiro◇
Date and Time: Saturday, 17 December 2022, 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Kushiro City Exchange Plaza "Saiwai", Room 207
(9 Chome-1 Saiwaicho, Kushiro)
https://goo.gl/maps/MrYL9uyqVL9SWZbJA
Specialists: Certified Scriveners, Tax Accountants, and Immigration Officials
Language: Japanese, English, Vietnamese, and Tagalog
*Telephone interpretation will be used for other languages
Reservation: Required for professional consultations. Deadline: Friday, 16 December
Fee: Free
What can you consult about?
1) Support Center Staff: for questions about health insurance, pension, driver’s license, work issues, COVID-19 related issues, and more.
2) Certified Scrivener: for questions about residence status, contracts, wills, car registration, land use, etc.
3) Immigration Officials: for questions about residence status, border restrictions, permanent residence, etc.
4) Tax Accountants: for questions about starting a business, filing tax returns, purchasing or selling a home, etc.
We look forward to hearing from you!