Hi! I arrived in Japan April 23rd 2024, started working in May and am earning ~280,000 yen a month before tax.
While I do not plan on leaving Japan soon, I know that eventually I will. I had heard stories about people getting ‘surprise tax bills’ or being required to pay city tax even after they have left the country. I am currently on a one year visa so at this time I am expected to leave April 2025, unless I find long term work willing to sponsor a work visa.
In an effort to stay prepared for surprise bills or costs while I am living abroad, I was wondering if someone could ‘explain like I am 5’ the processes and what I should be doing now to prepare for the future.
Thank you kindly!
by Legitimate-Cow-8368