Takaoka CityThe Resident’s Guide for Taxes
Introduction
In Japan, taxes are paid on income, property, and consumption on the national, prefectural,and municipal levels. In Takaoka City, taxes are essential to the maintenance of roads andparks, the administration of elementary & junior high schools and city housing, disposal ofgarbage, emergency and firefighting, in addition to city planning and the provision ofcommunity services.
In order to maintain the quality of public services, please be sure to make your tax payments
on time. Thank you for your cooperation.

Paying Taxes before the Due Date(s)【Tax Collection Section: ☎0766-20-1277】

・Due dates are determined for each type of tax (see schedule on back cover).
・Please bring your payment slips to make payment at financial institutions, convenience stores,at the Tax Collection Section (City Hall 2F). Payment details can be found on the slip.
・Should you lose your payment slip, please contact the Tax Collection Section for re-issuance.
・A more convenient and reliable option is to apply for direct transfer from your bank account.
・In addition, payments can be made with smartphone apps (Shiharai Hisho, PayB, PayPay,LINE Pay).

Municipal & Prefectural Residential Taxes【Residential Tax Section：☎0766-20-1257】
If you are a resident of Takaoka City on January 1st with a source of sincome in the previousyear, you are subject to paying residential taxes. The amount of taxes to be paid is determinedby factors such as your previous year’s income (from January to December). Residential tax
payments can be made either through ordinary or special collection.
Ordinary Collection

Special Collection
Paid by the employer on behalf of thePaid by the taxpayer using payment slips ortaxpayer, whose residential taxes are deducted
direct transfer.
from the monthly salary

IMPORTANT
If you are leaving Japan:.
If you are leaving Japan and you are unable to make payments in person, please appoint a tax
representative at the Residential Tax Section to handle tax matters on your behalf.

If you are leaving your current job:
If residential taxes are directly deducted from your monthly salary, please inform youremployer to deduct the remaining amount in a lump from your final paycheck. Alternatively, you
can make the remaining payments using payment slips which will be mailed to your address ata later date.

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Property Tax【Property Tax Section：☎0766-20-1267(Land)☎0766-20-1274 (Housing)】

Property Tax is paid by individuals who, as of January 1st each year, are owners of land,
housing, or other depreciable assets in Takaoka City.

Light Vehicle Tax (Depending on Vehicle Type)【Residential Tax Section：☎0766-20-1263】
Light Vehicle Tax is paid by individuals who, as of April 1st each year, are owners of motorbikes
or other motorized light vehicles. The amount of tax to be paid varies according to vehicle type.

Declaration of Light Vehicle Tax
If your motorbike or motorized light vehicle are being discarded, sold, passed on to anotherindividual, or has been stolen, or if you are planning to move out of Takaoka City, please notify
the Residential Tax Section of the circumstances within 30 days. Otherwise, the Light Vehicle
Tax will continue to be applied. Furthermore, if your vehicle is discarded after April 2nd, youwill be taxed for the ongoing fiscal year.

National Health Insurance【Health Insurance & Pension Section: ☎0766-20-1357, 0766-20-1374】
In Japan, every individual is required to have health insurance. If you are not eligible for
employment-based health insurance, you can enroll in the National Health Insurance provided
by the government. Insurance premiums will be imposed on the head of the household from themonth of enrollment. The premium is assessed according to factors such as your previous year’s
income (from January to December). This system allows you to receive medical care for illnesses
or injuries at small out-of-pocket costs. If you become eligible for the Employees’ Health
Insurance through employment, you need to complete procedures to withdraw from the National
Health Insurance.

Proof of Taxation & Tax Payment【Residential Tax Section: ☎0766-20-1263】
You can obtain certificates of taxation and tax payment at the Residential Tax Section and ateach of Takaoka City’s administrative center. Please bring your personal seal and one (1) proofof identity with photo (your residence card, MyNumber card, driver’s license, or passport). Each
type of certificate costs 300 yen per copy.

If Payment Cannot Be Made by Due Date

【Tax Collection Section: ☎0766-20-1277】
If your tax payment cannot be completed by the due date(s) because ofillness or unemployment, please consult the Tax Collection Section. Basedon your circumstances, it is possible to apply for a grace period, an
extension of the due date, or for payment by installments (which must, inprinciple, be completed within one (1) year).

【Weekend/Evening Tax

If you cannot use this service during the usual working hours, pleasetake advantage of the Weekend/Evening Tax Consultation Desk

Consultation Desk】(See schedule on Takaoka City’s homepage or on the city’s official magazine Shimin & Shisei)
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If Taxes Are Unpaid by Due Date【Tax Collection Section: ☎0766-20-1277】
You will receive a demand notice in the form of a postcard).

Administrative Fee: 100 yen / notice↓If taxes remain unpaid after the deadline specified on the bill, the City reserves the right toinspect and seize any individual assets (your income, deposit and savings, immovable properties,etc.). (※Your workplace may be contacted depending on the circumstances.)※If you fail to make payments by the due date, late-payment charges may apply in addition tothe overdue taxes.※Additional charges may be applied to overdue taxes.

Tax Payment ScheduleMonth４

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７８

９

Type of Tax
Residential Taxes
Property Tax
Light Vehicle Tax
National Health
Insurance

1st
1st

2nd

10

11

12

3rd

１

２

３

4th

2nd

3rd

4th

Full
1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

7th

8th

※The deadline for each installment is the last day of the month of payment (the 25th for themonth of December; the next working day if it falls on a weekend or statutory holiday).

Consultation Desk for Foreign Residents
Consultation and interpretation services are available for residents who do not speakJapanese.
From Monday to Friday: City Hall 1F

Portuguese

TimeMonTue

8:30 – 12:00〇〇

13:00 – 17:15〇〇

Chinese14:00 – 16:00

Vietnamese

8:30 – 12:00

WedThuFri

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※Interpretation into other languages will be provided through machine translation.
Compiled by Tax Collection Section, General Affairs Department
Printed in June 20243