As a countermeasure against the new coronavirus, the tax payment deadline for the gift tax, which had been extended for two years until the year before, was not reflected in the system of the National Tax Agency, and the total delinquent tax was over 5.1 million yen, which was too much from about 2,100 people. announced.
The National Tax Agency has apologized individually and will proceed with the return procedure promptly.
According to the National Tax Agency, due to the spread of the new corona, in 2020 and 2021, in order to avoid crowds at the final tax return venue, the deadline for filing and paying income tax and gift tax will be one month. had been extended.
However, the system of the National Tax Agency, which manages the status of tax payments, does not reflect the extension of the gift tax deadline, and the 354 tax offices nationwide have calculated the "delinquent tax" based on the number of days the tax payment was delayed. From 2,100 people, it means that a total of 5.16 million yen was taken too much.
The National Tax Agency has apologized individually and will proceed with the return procedure promptly.
The National Tax Agency commented, ``I deeply apologize to the people.