Fees for our English-language tax return service
Answer a few questions and see your fee right away. We prepare Japanese tax returns for individuals and work with you by email, in written English.
The estimate is free. Minimum fee: ¥97,500 (¥107,250 including consumption tax). 10% off for applications by December 31, 2026.
Please note: Our tax accountant does not speak English. We work in writing only and do not offer phone or video calls. We write to you in English and handle the translation on our side.
Fee estimate in 60 seconds
Three short steps. The estimate is free, and you do not need an account.
- 1What applies to you
- 2Numbers and deductions
- 3Your estimate
Select everything that applies. You can select more than one.
Type of returnRequired
All return types use the same fee structure: a base fee of , plus the income and deduction items that apply to you.
Tax yearRequired
This estimate covers one tax year. If you need several years, we will explain any extra discount when we reply by email.
Select everything that appliesRequired
Only the items you select here appear on the next screen. Select all income and deductions that apply. You can select more than one. If you miss one, you can add it at the bottom of the next screen.
Selected: . Anything else? If not, tap Next.
Enter your numbers
Rough numbers are fine. Enter amounts in ¥ million (for example, 3.5 means ¥3.5 million). You can change them later.
Salary, pension, retirement payRequiredCheck what applies
Business salesRequiredOne year, before expenses
Sales over ¥50 million: we will quote individually. Please ask us by email.
Rental incomeRequiredOne year, before expenses. Enter each property (up to 5).
Multi-property discount: 20% off the total rental income fee for 2 properties, 25% off for 3 or more. For 6 or more properties, please ask us by email. If your rental income is over ¥50 million, the fee is a flat .
Do you need a consumption tax return?Required
You usually do not need to file if your sales two years ago were ¥10 million or less and you have no invoice registration. You also do not need to file if your only rent is from residential housing.
BookkeepingWe prepare your books from receipts and bank records
We bill the per-entry fee of per journal entry separately. We do this after the return is prepared and the number of entries is final.
Sale priceRequiredEnter each property (up to 5)
Multi-property discount: 20% off the total real estate sale fee (including special-rule add-ons) for 2 properties, 25% off for 3 or more. For 6 or more properties, please ask us by email. Above ¥100 million, each extra ¥10 million adds .
Special rules you may use (leave blank if you are not sure)
For a reasonable estimate of the acquisition cost, the success fee is of the tax that goes down. If the tax does not go down, you pay nothing for this item.
Stocks, FX, RSUsRequiredAt least one
Stock and FX sales (total for the year)Flat up to ¥30 million in sales
Stock sales over ¥30 million: we will quote individually. Please ask us by email.
RSUs and stock options: total incomeLeave at 0 if none
RSU and stock option income over ¥30 million: we will quote individually. Please ask us by email.
ESPP (employee stock purchase plan): total incomeLeave at 0 if none
ESPP income over ¥30 million: we will quote individually. Please ask us by email.
If you have both RSUs (including stock options) and an ESPP, we take 50% off the lower of the two fees.
CryptoRequired
The fee depends on the number of exchanges and coins. We confirm the amount by email.
Side income, otherRequiredAt least one
Side business or miscellaneous income: sales for the year
Deductions you will claimRequiredCheck what applies
Standard deductions include social insurance premiums, small business mutual aid premiums, life insurance premiums, earthquake insurance premiums, and the disability, spouse, dependent, and basic deductions.
Overseas income and assetsOnly if this applies to you
Did you pay foreign tax on income earned overseas, such as salary, business income, dividends, or stocks? If so, enter the income that qualifies for the foreign tax credit.
Overseas income with foreign tax (foreign tax credit)Leave at 0 if none
Overseas income over ¥30 million: we will quote individually. Please ask us by email.
Tax agent (nozei kanrinin)If you live abroad or are leaving Japan
If you live abroad and must file in Japan, you generally need a tax agent. If you already have someone in Japan, leave this unchecked. The 10% off does not apply to this fee.
Anything else that applies?
Tap an item to add its fields on this screen. Tap it again to remove it, and any numbers you entered will clear. You do not need to go back. For deductions, use the checks under "Deductions you will claim" above.
10% off for applications by December 31, 2026, Japan time. Regular fees apply from January 1, 2027.
Your tax accountant: Yuma KomatsuCertified Public Accountant and Licensed Tax Accountant
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As of October 5, 2026, for our Japanese-language service. Reviews from clients on Mitsumore, a Japanese service marketplace.
What this estimate includes
- Preparing and filing your return (base fee)
- Yuma Komatsu handles your return from start to finish. Your contact does not change.
- A list of the documents you need. You can photograph them with your phone and upload them. You do not need to visit our office.
- The return we file is in Japanese. We send you a written English explanation by email.
- If you sold real estate: checking which special rules you can use, and preparing the capital gains statement for land and buildings
- If an extra fee is needed, we always explain it first.
Do you have other income or deductions? You can add them.
Please check the following
What happens next
- You send us this estimate (it takes 1 minute and is free).
- We aim to email you a formal quote and an explanation within two business days, Japan time.
- You read the quote and ask any questions about it by email.
- We start only after you accept. Sending this form is not a contract.
The estimate is free. Sending this form is not a contract. We will not pressure you to hire us.
Send me this estimate by email
We aim to reply by email within two business days, Japan time, with a formal quote and an explanation.
Estimate to send: —. We add the details for you.
Your estimate is not final. We confirm it by email after reviewing your documents.
Fee table
Your fee is the base fee plus each item that applies to you. We show every fee without and with 10% consumption tax.
Base fee and common income
The base fee, plus each item that applies to you
| Item | Excl. tax | Incl. tax |
|---|---|---|
| Preparing and filing your return (base fee) | ¥48,000 | ¥52,800 |
| Salary income | ¥9,000 | ¥9,900 |
| Public pension | ¥9,000 | ¥9,900 |
| Dividends and interest | ¥9,000 | ¥9,900 |
| Occasional income | ¥10,500 | ¥11,550 |
| Retirement income | ¥12,000 | ¥13,200 |
| Crypto (miscellaneous income) | From ¥90,000 | From ¥99,000 |
The crypto fee depends on the number of exchanges and coins.
Business income
For self-employed people and freelancers. Based on sales.
| Sales | Excl. tax | Incl. tax |
|---|---|---|
| Up to ¥3 million | ¥58,500 | ¥64,350 |
| ¥5 million | ¥73,500 | ¥80,850 |
| ¥10 million | ¥97,500 | ¥107,250 |
| ¥20 million | ¥147,000 | ¥161,700 |
| ¥30 million | ¥220,500 | ¥242,550 |
| ¥50 million | ¥318,000 | ¥349,800 |
| Over ¥50 million | Individual quote | |
Between these amounts, the fee rises in proportion. Sales of ¥7 million: ¥84,000 (¥92,400 incl. tax). Sales of ¥8 million: ¥88,500 (¥97,350 incl. tax).
Rental income
Based on annual rent
| Rental income | Excl. tax | Incl. tax |
|---|---|---|
| Up to ¥3 million | ¥52,500 | ¥57,750 |
| ¥5 million | ¥57,000 | ¥62,700 |
| ¥10 million | ¥81,000 | ¥89,100 |
| ¥20 million | ¥103,500 | ¥113,850 |
| ¥30 million | ¥124,500 | ¥136,950 |
| ¥50 million | ¥147,000 | ¥161,700 |
| Over ¥50 million (flat fee) | ¥181,500 | ¥199,650 |
Between these amounts, the fee rises in proportion. Rental income of ¥4 million: ¥55,500 (¥61,050 incl. tax).
Sale of real estate
Based on the sale price
| Sale price | Excl. tax | Incl. tax |
|---|---|---|
| Up to ¥50 million | ¥147,000 | ¥161,700 |
| ¥60 million | ¥169,500 | ¥186,450 |
| ¥70 million | ¥190,500 | ¥209,550 |
| ¥80 million | ¥213,000 | ¥234,300 |
| ¥100 million | ¥258,000 | ¥283,800 |
| Each ¥10 million above ¥100 million | +¥15,000 | +¥16,500 |
Between these amounts, the fee rises in proportion. Sale price of ¥65 million: ¥180,000 (¥198,000 incl. tax).
Real estate add-ons
Added when you use a special rule
| Item | Excl. tax | Incl. tax |
|---|---|---|
| Home sale special deduction (¥30 million special deduction) | +¥22,500 | +¥24,750 |
| Special rule for replacing your home | +¥52,500 | +¥57,750 |
| Inherited real estate: added acquisition cost | +¥22,500 | +¥24,750 |
| Reduced tax rate for property owned over 10 years | +¥15,000 | +¥16,500 |
| Reasonable estimate of the acquisition cost | 37.5% of the tax reduced | |
The last item compares the 5% rule with a calculated cost. See the note below.
Stocks and FX
General accounts, specified accounts, and FX
| Item | Excl. tax | Incl. tax |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and FX income (sales up to ¥30 million, flat fee) | ¥43,500 | ¥47,850 |
| Sales over ¥30 million | Individual quote | |
RSUs, stock options, and ESPP
Each is based on its total income
| Total income | Excl. tax | Incl. tax |
|---|---|---|
| Up to ¥5 million | ¥66,000 | ¥72,600 |
| ¥10 million | ¥78,000 | ¥85,800 |
| ¥15 million | ¥88,500 | ¥97,350 |
| ¥20 million | ¥97,500 | ¥107,250 |
| ¥25 million | ¥106,500 | ¥117,150 |
| ¥30 million | ¥115,500 | ¥127,050 |
| Over ¥30 million | Individual quote | |
Between these amounts, the fee rises in proportion.
Side income
Side business and miscellaneous income. Based on sales.
| Sales | Excl. tax | Incl. tax |
|---|---|---|
| Up to ¥3 million | ¥33,000 | ¥36,300 |
| Up to ¥5 million | ¥57,000 | ¥62,700 |
| Up to ¥10 million | ¥96,000 | ¥105,600 |
| Over ¥10 million | Individual quote | |
Overseas income and assets
Foreign tax credit, and the Foreign Asset Report
| Overseas income | Excl. tax | Incl. tax |
|---|---|---|
| Up to ¥5 million | ¥55,500 | ¥61,050 |
| ¥10 million | ¥72,000 | ¥79,200 |
| ¥15 million | ¥88,500 | ¥97,350 |
| ¥20 million | ¥105,000 | ¥115,500 |
| ¥25 million | ¥121,500 | ¥133,650 |
| ¥30 million | ¥136,500 | ¥150,150 |
| Over ¥30 million | Individual quote | |
| Foreign Asset Report (for overseas assets over ¥50 million) | ¥52,500 | ¥57,750 |
Between these income amounts, the fee rises in proportion.
Consumption tax return
A flat fee for each method
| Method | Excl. tax | Incl. tax |
|---|---|---|
| Standard method | ¥48,000 | ¥52,800 |
| Simplified method | ¥27,000 | ¥29,700 |
| 20% special rule (through tax year 2026) | ¥27,000 | ¥29,700 |
| 30% special rule (tax years 2027 and 2028) | ¥27,000 | ¥29,700 |
You can use the simplified method only if your taxable sales in the base period were ¥50 million or less. Above that, the standard method applies.
The 20% and 30% special rules are for sole proprietors who registered for the invoice system. Taxable sales in the base period must be ¥10 million or less.
Deductions and tax credits
Added for each one you claim
| Item | Excl. tax | Incl. tax |
|---|---|---|
| Standard deductions (social insurance, life insurance, dependents and similar) | ¥9,000 | ¥9,900 |
| Medical expense deduction | ¥9,000 | ¥9,900 |
| Hometown tax donation (furusato nozei) | ¥9,000 | ¥9,900 |
| Home loan tax credit | ¥22,500 | ¥24,750 |
| Dividend tax credit | ¥9,000 | ¥9,900 |
| Casualty loss deduction | ¥52,500 | ¥57,750 |
The home loan tax credit fee is the same in the first year and later years.
Bookkeeping
We prepare your books from receipts and bank records
| Item | Excl. tax | Incl. tax |
|---|---|---|
| Bookkeeping base fee | ¥12,000 | ¥13,200 |
| Each journal entry | ¥120 per entry | ¥132 per entry |
Notes on our fees
Fees are for the English-language service, not based on nationality.
We take 10% off the fees in the table above if you apply by December 31, 2026, Japan time. Regular fees apply from January 1, 2027. The discount stops at the minimum fee, and it does not apply to the tax agent fee.
Tax agent (nozei kanrinin)
If you live abroad and have no one in Japan to act as your tax agent, we can act for you. The fee is ¥60,000 per year (¥66,000 incl. tax). We receive tax office mail, tell you about it by email, and deal with the tax office. We do not pay tax for you from our own funds. If you are due a refund, the tax office pays it into our account and we send it on to you. We explain the details in your quote.
Minimum fee
Our minimum fee for an individual return is ¥97,500 (¥107,250 incl. tax). If your base fee and items add up to less, we charge the minimum fee.
Fees between the listed amounts
Where a table shows steps, the fee rises in proportion between them. The estimator above uses the same calculation, so it gives you the exact fee for your numbers.
Several properties
For rental income, we take 20% off the total fee for 2 properties and 25% off for 3 or more. The same discount applies to the sale of real estate, including special-rule add-ons. The estimator covers up to 5 properties. Please ask us by email for 6 or more.
RSUs and ESPP together
We calculate RSUs (including stock options) and ESPP separately. If you have both, we take 50% off the lower of the two fees.
Bookkeeping
The estimator includes only the base fee of ¥12,000 (¥13,200 incl. tax). We bill ¥120 per journal entry (¥132 incl. tax) after the return is prepared and the number of entries is final.
Foreign Asset Report
This report is for people with overseas assets over ¥50 million. The fee is ¥52,500 (¥57,750 incl. tax), added to your return.
Statement of assets and liabilities
This statement (zaisan saimu chosho) is for people with high income and large assets. The fee is ¥52,500 (¥57,750 incl. tax), added to your return.
Crypto
The crypto fee starts at ¥90,000 (¥99,000 incl. tax). "From" means the final fee depends on the number of exchanges and coins. We confirm the amount by email.
More than one tax year
The estimator shows the fee for one tax year. If you need several years, tell us in the form. We will explain any extra discount when we reply.
Other types of return
Amended returns, requests for correction, returns for a deceased person, and returns when leaving Japan use the same fee structure as an annual return.
Lost purchase contract
If you cannot find the contract for property you bought long ago, the tax calculation may treat the cost as 5% of the sale price. This can make the tax much higher. We can try to calculate the purchase price from old records and public statistics. The fee is 37.5% of the tax that goes down. If the tax does not go down, you pay nothing for this item.
Extra fees
We give you a quote before we start. If an extra fee is needed, we always explain it first.
How we work
We work by email only
We work in writing, by email, in written English. Our tax accountant does not speak English. We do not offer calls or video meetings. The return we file with the tax office (zeimusho) is in Japanese, and we send you a written English explanation by email.
The estimate is free
The estimator on this page is free, and so is your written quote. You do not need an account. Answers about your own tax position come after you engage us.
We email you a formal quote
After you send your estimate, we check it and email you a formal quote with an explanation. We start only after you accept the quote.
Questions about fees
Why do you have a separate fee table for English?
These fees are for service in written English. We write to you in English and send you a written English explanation of your return by email. The fees do not depend on your nationality.
Is the estimate my final fee?
No. The estimate is based on the numbers you enter. We confirm it by email after reviewing your documents. If an extra fee is needed, we always explain it first.
Do these fees include consumption tax?
We show both. The estimator shows the fee excluding tax and the fee including 10% consumption tax. The fee table does the same.
Can we talk by phone or video?
No. We work in writing, by email. We do not offer calls or video meetings.
Do the fees cover tax filings in other countries?
No. We prepare Japanese tax returns for individuals. We do not handle foreign tax filings such as US Form 1040, corporate returns, social insurance or pension procedures, visa procedures, or investment advice.
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