What Counts as ‘Overseas Income Remitted to Japan’ for Non-Permanent Residents’ Taxable Income?

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Ordinary Remittances

・Bringing currencies into Japan

・Sending funds through checks or money orders

 

Alternatives to Ordinary Remittances

・Importing valuable metals or securities
・Borrowing or making payments based on foreign deposits while in Japan

 

To give a concrete example, this includes using credit and debit cards linked to foreign bank accounts in Japan, as well as making withdrawals using cash cards.

 

 

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