Furusato Tax Calculator (Japan)

Estimate your Furusato tax deduction limit based on annual income, family type, and housing loan status. Japan-specific calculator.

About Furusato Tax (Hometown Tax)

Furusato Nozei (Hometown Tax) is a unique Japanese tax system where residents can make donations to local governments in exchange for tax deductions and regional specialty gifts. You pay a minimum of 2,000 JPY out-of-pocket, and the rest is deducted from your taxes.

How it works

  • Choose a municipality and make a donation
  • Receive a regional specialty gift (usually worth ~30% of donation)
  • The donation amount minus 2,000 JPY is deducted from your taxes