Child Tax Credit for Kids Born in Japan: Eligibility, SSN, and Refunds
American expats in Japan can learn eligibility rules, Social Security Number requirements, and steps to claim the Child Tax Credit.
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Dual-Status Tax Year: Filing the Year You Move To or Leave Japan
Japan tax rules for dual-status years explain how residents and non-residents file taxes after relocating mid-year.
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Japan’s Lump-Sum Pension Withdrawal: How the US Taxes Your Refund
US taxpayers collecting Japan lump-sum pension withdrawals learn how the IRS taxes refunds and how to report payments correctly.
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Certificate of Coverage: Avoiding Double Social Insurance Contributions
A Certificate of Coverage prevents dual social insurance contributions for professionals assigned to work in Japan.
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The US-Japan Totalization Agreement: Social Security and Nenkin for Americans
The US-Japan Totalization Agreement stops double social security taxation and combines work credits so American expats can qualify for retirement benefits.
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Tie-Breaker Rules: Deciding Whether You Are a US or Japan Tax Resident
US and Japan tax treaty tie-breaker rules help dual residents resolve conflicting residency claims and file correctly.
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The US-Japan Tax Treaty: How Americans Avoid Being Taxed Twice
The US-Japan tax treaty, foreign tax credit, and exclusion help Americans in Japan avoid paying tax twice on income.
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Selling US Investments While Resident in Japan: Which Country Taxes the Gain
Expatriate investment capital gains taxation in Japan depends on residency duration, the bilateral tax treaty, and foreign tax credits.
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Reporting Japanese Brokerage Accounts: Tokutei Koza on Your US Return
Japanese brokerage accounts require US citizens to file specific foreign asset forms and report worldwide investment income accurately.
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Japanese Company Stock and RSUs: Double Reporting for US Employees in Japan
US citizens working in Japan learn how to file dual tax returns on company stock and RSUs without paying twice.
