"Furusato nozei" is a system where taxpayers can choose a local government to donate to. Not only can you get a tax deduction, but you can also receive local specialties and crafts as a thank you for your donation. This great system is popular!
Here we introduce the municipalities of Kagoshima recommended by Yoka Guide Kagoshima.
Questionnaire formYou can also request detailed information from here, so take advantage of this opportunity.
The hometown where I was born and raised, or a place with memorable travel memoriesThis refers to a "donation" made to any local government, such as the above.Pay taxes to multiple local governments by choosing how your money will be usedIt is possible, andGifts of appreciation, such as local specialties and couponsYou may also receive a prize!
The entire amount of tax paid, minus 2000 yen, is eligible for deduction (※), and it is also a beneficial system for households, as it allows refunds and deductions from income tax and local resident tax.
If you meet certain conditions, such as being a salaried worker, you can easily take advantage of a system (one-stop special system) that automatically reduces your resident tax without you having to file a tax return by sending a "Special Declaration Application Form for Donation Tax Deduction" to the local government to which you made the donation.
Take advantage of this attractive form of tax payment!
Hometown tax donations started in 2008. Not only are there a wide variety of gifts with a strong regional flavor, but in recent years, more and more people are paying attention to how their donations are used. Thinking about hometown tax donations may be a good opportunity to think about how taxes are used and future issues that we don't usually pay much attention to!
(※) Because hometown tax donations are legally treated as donations, there is no upper limit to the donation amount. However, in order to effectively pay only 2000 yen, we recommend that you check the upper limit on donation amounts, which vary depending on your annual income and family composition.
Please note:
- To make a hometown tax donation, you must apply for a donation to each local government in advance. In addition, the application procedures and donation payment methods differ depending on the local government. For the cities and towns introduced below, please refer to the website of each city or town.
- The rewards may differ from those listed depending on the season, stock availability, etc.
For those who wish, "Osaki Town", "Kikai Town", "Ibusuki City", "Akune City", and "Aira City"Hometown Tax PamphletWe will send you the following.
Questionnaire formOpen it and scroll down to find the section regarding sending the hometown tax brochure. Please enter the necessary information and submit.
In addition, if you answer the questionnaireThere will also be a chance to win some great prizes.
Osaki Town Hometown Tax
The town of Osaki was selected as an SDGs Future City in recognition of its recycling technologies and initiatives, which it developed in collaboration with local residents and are among the best in Japan. The town is aiming to achieve the ambitious goal of creating a sustainable society where "towns, people, and things" circulate around the town.
Kikai Town Hometown Tax
Kikaijima is an uplifted coral reef island located 380km south of the prefecture's mainland in the northeastern part of the Amami Islands. The products that exude a tropical atmosphere and are woven from the rare natural environment are gaining attention as return gifts every year.
Akune City Hometown Tax
Akune City is a city of food, with a wide variety of local specialties, including fish, meat, vegetables and fruits. Fishing has been a thriving industry since ancient times, and the city is full of seafood from the sea and mountains, including processed seafood products made from wild fish and fish caught that day while they are still fresh, and a wide variety of citrus fruits such as bontan and taishouki.
Aira City Hometown Tax
Located in the center of the prefecture, Aira City is easily accessible from both inside and outside the prefecture! It is packed with attractive local products nurtured by its rich natural environment.
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