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Wiki at: https://japanfinance.github.io/ Whether you're a new resident with questions about credit cards and cashless payment options, a long-term resident curious about pensions and life insurance, or a digital nomad wanting to talk crypto gains and tax treaties, this is the sub where you'll find informed discussion, friendly advice, and high-quality answers with links to reputable sources.
Popular Topics in r/JapanFinance
#1
Tax
: "Mom's SMBC Japan Account Locked with $3000 - Unresponsive Customer Service"
22 posts
#2
Personal Finance
: "Anyone else considering leaving Japan due to the personal finance outlook?"
15 posts
#3
Business
: "Starting a business. Things people forget?"
13 posts
#4
Tax » Income
: "Tax Return Questions Thread - Filing Deadline March 15, 2024"
12 posts
#5
Investments » Real Estate
: "Depreciation of apartment vs house in Japan"
10 posts
#6
Insurance » Pension
: "Pension benefit amounts for 2024 releases"
9 posts
#7
Personal Finance » Credit Cards & Scores
: "Rakuten Card - Warning - All Brands - Currency transaction fee increase."
9 posts
#8
Investments » Stocks, Funds, Bonds, etc.
: "Trading US stocks while living in Japan."
9 posts
#9
Tax » Remote Work
: "Digital Nomad Visa Coming"
8 posts
#10
Personal Finance » Bank Accounts
: "What is the best overall bank in Japan in 2024?"
8 posts
#11
Investments
: "Im blocked from investing in anything because I work for an investment bank. Am I out of luck?"
8 posts
#12
Investments » NISA
: "Which stock to buy for NISA"
7 posts
#13
Tax » Residence
: "Left Japan in 2017 with partially-unpaid residence tax. Visiting for holiday this year. Do they stop you at immigration for unpaid taxes?"
7 posts
#14
Tax » Income » Expenses
: "Claiming rent as business expenses for freelancers= working 100% from home"
6 posts
#15
Tax » Inheritance / Estate
: "Capital gains tax on inherited overseas property"
4 posts
#16
Tax » Gift
: "Dad in Japan is trying to gift money. Who pays the tax to which government?"
4 posts
#17
Insurance » Pension » Lump Sum Withdrawal / Vesting
: "Pension refund after leaving Japan"
4 posts
#18
Tax (US)
: "Any US taxpayers try or seen HR block Expat Tax online filing app?"
4 posts
#19
null
: "Weekly Off-Topic Thread - 31 January 2024"
4 posts
#20
Tax » Capital Gains
: "Selling house before moving to Japan"
4 posts
#21
Idea Nouveau
: "Best Furusato nozei gift"
3 posts
#22
Personal Finance » Loans & Mortgages
: "Home Loan Without Life Insurance?"
3 posts
#23
Personal Finance » Money Transfer / Remittances / Deposits
: "Chunking dollars to send to Japan"
3 posts
#24
Investments » Brokerages
: "IBSJ signup is like pulling teeth (slowly)"
2 posts
#25
Tax » Property
: "Tax on sold 'house' brings problems"
2 posts
#26
Insurance
: "Life insurance purchased outside Japan"
2 posts
#27
Business » Corporate Finance (JGAAP, governance, Kansayaku)
: "Penalty for delayed 償却資産税 (Depreciable assets tax)"
2 posts
#28
Insurance » Pension » Employees
: "Pension - Difficulty confirming employer is paying into pension"
2 posts
#29
Personal Finance » Consumer Protection
: "Tired of a cold home and high energy bills?"
1 posts
#30
Personal Finance » Inheritance Planning
: "If I inherit money in another country and keep it there and never move it into Japan, would I still need to pay taxes in Japan on it?"
1 posts
#31
Tax (US) » Filing Requirements
: "Consequences for US citizen failing to submit tax paperwork while living abroad"
1 posts
#32
Investments » Retirement » iDeco
: "Is company iDeco worth it?"
1 posts
#33
Personal Finance » Budgeting and Savings » Deals
: "No initial cost solar plan for Tokyo area, anyone tried?"
1 posts
#34
Personal Finance » Income, Salary, & Bonuses
: "Maid salary and tax"
1 posts
#35
Tax » Exit
: "Countdown for tax PR"
1 posts
#36
Insurance » Health
: "National health insurance application time."
1 posts
#37
Tax » Income » Year End Adjustment
: "Previous company had an employee stock program, how to add that to current tax returns?"
1 posts
#38
Investments » Retirement
: "Providers of corporate DC (defined contribution) plans with low fees?"
1 posts
#39
Fintech » eMoney ( おサイフケータイ)
: "PayPay Point Investment"
1 posts
#40
Insurance » Home
: "Does anybody knows 7 Major Illnesses Coverage Mortgage (7大疾病保障付住宅ローン) Big & Seven〈Plus〉 from MUFG?"
1 posts
#41
Tax » My Number
: "Certificate of tax residence in Japan with the TIN number on it: is it Juminhyo?"
1 posts
#42
Personal Finance » Budgeting and Savings
: "Looking for advice"
1 posts
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