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JET Residence Tax: Why Year 2 Hurts (With Real Numbers)

Second-year JETs get blindsided by residence tax. Here's exactly why, what you'll owe, and how to prepare. 📅 Last updated: March 2026. Based on the 2025 tax reform and the current JET salary scale (effective April 2025). TL;DR * Residence tax (住民税) is 10% of your taxable

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