Banking/Finance

Tax & Pension Payment

The Japanese you need for Tax & Pension Payment, in natural keigo. Procedure flow · NG warnings · 9-language parallel translations

Synergia Editorial Team2026-05-01

This page helps foreign residents and long-term visitors handle "Tax & Pension Payment" with daily Japanese phrases for living in Japan, practical examples, and common mistakes to avoid.

What this page helps you say in Japan

This page focuses on Tax & Pension Payment and teaches useful Japanese phrases for daily life in Japan, including natural replies, polite alternatives, and practical wording for foreigners living in Japan.

What You'll Learn on This Page

Confirmation of tax payment notice
Select payment method
Application for bank transfer
Consultation when delinquent
Request for installment payment/reduction/exemption

Practice Phrases (10 Total)

納税通知書が届いたのですが、内容を確認したいです

のうぜいつうちしょがとどいたのですが、ないようをかくにんしたいです

I received a tax notice and want to check the content.

POINT“Tax paper” → “Tax payment notice”

この税金はいつまでに払えばいいですか

このぜいきんはいつまでにはらえばいいですか

By when do I need to pay this tax?

POINTConfirm delivery deadline

コンビニでも支払えますか

コンビニでもしはらえますか

Can I pay at convenience stores?

POINTApplies to notices with barcodes

口座振替の申込みをしたいのですが

こうざふりかえのもうしこみをしたいのですが

I'd like to apply for direct debit.

POINTAutomatic withdrawal from bank account

クレジットカードでの支払いは可能ですか

クレジットカードでのしはらいはかのうですか

Can I pay by credit card?

POINTYahoo! Public payment/local tax payment site, etc.

支払いが遅れてしまったのですが、どうすればよいでしょうか

しはらいがおくれてしまったのですが、どうすればよいでしょうか

My payment is late. What should I do?

POINT"I haven't paid" → "I'm late"

分納(分割払い)はできますか

ぶんのうはできますか

Can I pay in installments?

POINTPayment in installments is OK after consulting with the government office.

失業中のため、減免を申請したいのですが

しつぎょうちゅうのため、げんめんをしんせいしたいのですが

I'd like to apply for reduction due to unemployment.

POINTThere is a reduction/exemption system for resident tax and national insurance.

年金免除の手続きについて教えてください

ねんきんめんじょのてつづきについておしえてください

Please tell me about pension exemption procedures.

POINTExemption based on income criteria

領収書を発行していただけますか

りょうしゅうしょをはっこうしていただけますか

Could you issue a receipt?

POINTNecessary for year-end adjustments and tax returns

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When do I pay resident tax?

A. Payment can be made in 4 installments in June, August, October, and the following January, or all at once. Tax on the previous year's income starts from June of the following year.

Q. Do foreigners also need to pay pension?

A. In principle, all residents of Japan over the age of 20 are required to enroll. National pension or employees' pension. When returning to Japan, you can apply for a lump-sum withdrawal payment.

Q. What is the difference between National Health Insurance and Social Insurance?

A. Company employees are covered by social insurance (health insurance + welfare pension), and self-employed and unemployed people are covered by national insurance and national pension. Insurance premium calculations are also different.

Q. What do you do if you can't pay?

A. Don't leave it unattended, consult your local government office or pension office. You can use the system of installment payment, grace period, reduction/exemption, and exemption.

Q. How do I pay at a convenience store?

A. Bring the payment slip with barcode to the convenience store and pay in cash at the cash register. The upper limit is 300,000 yen or less.

Tax & Pension Payment

What this page helps you say in Japan

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Practice Phrases (10 Total)

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