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Why does Japan's year-end adjustment close the tax year for many employees and still leave more people than expected needing a final return?
Employees in Japan often hear that year-end adjustment means payroll already handled the tax year. Please explain why that is often true, why it is not universally true, and what kinds of facts can still push a salary earner back into a final return.
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