Tax
Basic Facts About Resident Tax You Should Know
February 26, 2026
This article covers the basics of resident tax and how to pay it. Resident tax is based on your previous year's income and is collected from June to the following May. Be sure to check your pay slip to confirm whether it is being deducted from your salary or if you need to pay it yourself.
Resident tax (住民税) is a tax paid to the local government of the area where you live. Because it is calculated based on your income from the previous year, payments run from June through May of the following year.
In many cases, resident tax is automatically deducted from your salary. However, you may sometimes need to pay it yourself directly. For this reason, it is important to check your pay slip carefully and make sure all payments are made without fail.
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