Overview

e-Tax is the National Tax Agency's electronic filing and payment system. Through the internet, you can submit returns for corporate tax, income tax, consumption tax, withholding tax, statutory documents, and more, as well as make tax payments. A My Number Card (for individuals) or electronic certificate (for corporations) is required. Individuals can use either the My Number Card method or the ID/Password method. Large corporations with capital of ¥100 million or more are required to file corporate tax and consumption tax returns electronically.

How to use

• My Number Card method: Authenticate using your My Number Card with an IC card reader (or smartphone), then file and pay through e-Tax software (WEB version) • ID/Password method: Visit a tax office for identity verification to receive an ID and password (interim measure) • e-Tax software (installable version): Full-featured software for corporations to create and submit various tax returns • Available 24 hours in principle (except during maintenance) • During the tax return filing period, available 24 hours including weekends and holidays

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