Summary of information I referenced to complete tax filing with e-Tax

Tadashi Shigeoka ·  Thu, March 10, 2016

Just now, I completed my tax return filing using the National Tax Agency’s electronic tax filing system e-Tax.

I’m writing down the information I referenced for tax filing so I won’t forget.

How to file tax returns

Everyone must initially wonder "Where should I start with tax filing?"

Recommended books to read before filing tax returns

First, I read two books to roughly understand what kind of work is required for tax filing.

Recommended articles to read before filing tax returns

Next, as a practical guide, I read sites that explain the actual process of filing tax returns with e-Tax, complete with screenshots from the e-Tax website.

Tax filing with e-Tax

For information on actually proceeding with tax filing using e-Tax, the tax filing procedures from “SiGT Web Studio” are well-organized and recommended.

Additional information: Revenue source companies and address information

Google Japan K.K. 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Roppongi Hills Mori Tower

Amazon Japan K.K. 1-8-1 Shimomeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon.co.jp

Rakuten, Inc. 1-14-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Rakuten Crimson House http://corp.rakuten.co.jp/about/overview.html

Moshimo Co., Ltd. Shinjuku Central Land Building 8F, 3-5-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo http://www.moshimo.co.jp/information/move.html

Summary

Tax filing comes around once a year without fail, so daily preparation is essential to prevent it from becoming an overwhelming task. The key is curiosity.

That’s all from the Gemba.