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What are the current Japanese income tax bands for residents and long-stay expats?
I need the up-to-date Japan answer for someone living and earning there. Please explain the national income tax bands, the extra inhabitant tax layer people forget about, and why the filing calendar matters even when payroll withholding has already happened during the year.
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