Acceptance of final income tax returns began on the 16th, all over the country.
The "e-Tax" system, which allows you to file tax returns on the Internet, has introduced an automatic input function that utilizes cameras such as smartphones, and the NTA is calling for its use.
The final tax return must be filed by an individual business person or a salaried worker with an annual income of over 20 million yen.
On the 16th, acceptance began at tax offices nationwide, and at the Shinagawa Tax Office in Tokyo, actor Hideki Takahashi and his wife demonstrated how to use e-Tax.
Mr. Takahashi, who has been using e-Tax for more than 10 years, completed the tax return at home on the morning of the 16th, and in the demonstration, he experienced a new automatic input function that shoots tax withholding slips with a camera such as a smartphone. did.
Mr. Takahashi said, "You don't have to fill it out yourself, you can file your tax return from anywhere. We recommend you to complete the procedure as soon as possible."
The e-Tax has become more widespread year by year, and last year about 85% of those who filed tax returns did not go to the venue to complete the procedure, so the NTA is calling for its use as a preventive measure against the infection of the new coronavirus.
The deadline for filing and paying income tax is March 15th, but if you have difficulty in completing the procedure within the deadline due to the influence of the new corona, please enter the reason when filing the tax return until April 15th. You can declare as usual.