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Advance Payment of Local Allocation Tax Due to Heavy Rain Disaster from August 27, 2026
August 26, 2026
Because of heavy rain starting on August 27, 2026, some local governments affected will receive part of their local allocation tax, originally scheduled for November, earlier. This affects support and recovery in disaster areas and is important for foreign residents in Japan to know.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications announced that due to heavy rains from August 27, 2026, local governments damaged by the disaster will receive part of their local allocation tax earlier than the usual November schedule. This is to help disaster-hit regions recover quickly. Foreign residents in Japan may see faster restoration of local government services and living conditions in affected areas. No special procedures are needed by residents. For the latest information and details, please consult the official Ministry website.
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総務省
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