Understand tax notices from the Japanese tax office
Upload tax letters and notifications from the tax office. Get clear explanations of what you owe, payment deadlines, and step-by-step instructions.
Simple. Fast. Accurate.
Upload the tax letter
Take a photo or upload a PDF of the letter from your local tax office.
Get a full explanation
The letter is translated and explained: what it is, what you owe, and the deadline.
Follow the instructions
Step-by-step guidance on how to pay at a convenience store, bank, or online.
Perfect for these situations
Resident Tax Notices
住民税 payment schedules and amounts.
Income Tax Returns
Annual filing reminders and balance due notices.
Health Insurance
National health insurance premium notifications.
Pension Notices
National pension payment requests and exemption forms.
Year-End Adjustment
年末調整 forms from your employer.
Furusato Nozei
Hometown tax donation receipts and deductions.
Built for the real challenges
Every feature is designed specifically for foreigners navigating daily life in Japan.
Common questions about Tax Letter Explainer
Upload tax letters and notifications from the tax office. Get clear explanations of what you owe, payment deadlines, and step-by-step instructions.
Tax Letter Explainer is included in the Pro Plan starting at ¥3,500/month. All plans are month-to-month with no contracts.
No. Tax Letter Explainer is designed specifically for people with little to no Japanese language ability. All output includes English explanations and pronunciation guides where applicable.
Yes. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Our servers are located in Japan. You can delete your data at any time from your dashboard.
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