Making the most out of your money
Us foreigners living in Japan have had a particularly bad time not being able to go back home, but for many this has also been a time to tighten their belts, especially small business owners and contractors.
Us foreigners living in Japan have had a particularly bad time not being able to go back home, but for many this has also been a time to tighten their belts, especially small business owners and contractors.
People such as independent business proprietors, farmers and freelancers must calculate their fixed income for the income earned over the one-year period from 1 January to 31 December of the preceding year.
In order to encourage people to spend money after the increase, Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry started a new limited campaign promoting cashless system with points system.
It is very recommended and sometimes necessary to have IC cards when you would like to use the transportations in Japan.
Credit card penetration is low even in developing countries, and it is inconvenient or difficult if you do not have cash !
Employment income of foreign employees working in Japan is subject to two kinds of taxation. One is national income tax (including the special income tax for reconstruction) and the other is inhabitant tax (local tax).
Please check how to read payslips. Payslip is a document with full details about your earnings, tax payments, and your final income. Usually, you will receive your payslip from your employer before your payday. 給与明細の項目の英語版を確認しましょう!
Important Points of the Japanese National Pension System and Other Public Pension Systems. National Pension Coverage Categories and Enrollment Procedures.
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How do you keep your cash until you open an account? お金の管理はどうしていますか?