Overseas Family Dependents and Tax in Japan
Documents foreign residents should check when supporting family overseas for tax procedures.
- Documents May Be Needed
- Keep Remittance Records
- Check Translation
- Tax Return Timing
- Ask the Tax Office
Documents May Be Needed
If you support family overseas, tax procedures may require family relationship documents and remittance records.
Keep Remittance Records
Keep bank transfer records, receipt documents, and names of family members who receive support.
Check Translation
Foreign documents may need translation. Ask the tax office what is acceptable.
Tax Return Timing
Prepare documents before tax return season because collecting overseas documents can take time.
Ask the Tax Office
Rules can be detailed, so check official information or ask a tax office for your case.
This article is based on official public information and is written in simple English. Procedures may differ by person and city. Please check the official page or a consultation office for your own case.
Source: https://www.nta.go.jp/english/taxes/individual/index.htm
