e-Tax Japan

Spec sheet

Purpose

e-Tax lets users file and pay taxes, submit statutory records, and complete tax applications and notifications online.Read 12 Oct 2026 · e-tax.nta.go.jp

Free plan

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · e-tax.nta.go.jp

Integrations

My Number Portal can retrieve eligible salary and pension withholding information and deduction certificates for automatic entry into the return; some data requires prior setup or employer submission.Read 12 Oct 2026 · e-tax.nta.go.jp

Security

The service encrypts personal information in transit, protects databases and servers with firewalls and access monitoring, and uses electronic signatures and certificates.Read 12 Oct 2026 · e-tax.nta.go.jp

Support

The e-Tax and tax-return help desk answers questions about starting service and operating its software and supported devices; tax advice is handled by local tax offices.Read 12 Oct 2026 · e-tax.nta.go.jp

Headquarters

Tokyo, JapanRead 23 Sep 2026 · e-tax.nta.go.jp

Founded

2004Read 23 Sep 2026 · e-tax.nta.go.jp

Authentication

Users can log in through My Number Portal, with a My Number Card or smartphone electronic certificate, or with their user identification number and password.Read 12 Oct 2026 · e-tax.nta.go.jp

Desktop software

The downloadable e-Tax software creates tax filings and can create and submit specified supporting forms alongside them.Read 12 Oct 2026 · e-tax.nta.go.jp

Individual filing

Individuals can use the National Tax Agency’s tax return preparation site to create and submit income, consumption, and gift tax returns.Read 12 Oct 2026 · e-tax.nta.go.jp

Investment income

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · e-tax.nta.go.jp

Limits

Some individual tax return content cannot be handled by the return preparation site, and some Web version features are unavailable on smartphones.Read 12 Oct 2026 · e-tax.nta.go.jp

Mobile access

web_and_mobileRead 22 Sep 2026 · e-tax.nta.go.jp

Mobile requirements

The recommended mobile environments include Android 13–16 with Chrome and specified iOS and iPadOS versions with Safari.Read 12 Oct 2026 · e-tax.nta.go.jp

Notifications

The message box shows filing and application transmission results, tax office messages, and notices.Read 12 Oct 2026 · e-tax.nta.go.jp

Payments

Users can pay by direct debit through e-Tax, internet banking, or Pay-easy ATMs.Read 12 Oct 2026 · e-tax.nta.go.jp

Platform requirements

The Web version lists Windows 11 and macOS 13, 14, 15, and 26 as recommended computer environments, with specified browsers.Read 12 Oct 2026 · e-tax.nta.go.jp

Recent feature

Since September 2026, users can respond online to inquiries from tax offices through the Web response feature.Read 12 Oct 2026 · e-tax.nta.go.jp

Rental income

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · e-tax.nta.go.jp

Self-employment support

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · e-tax.nta.go.jp

Web access

The browser based e-Tax software works on computers, smartphones, and tablets without installing the desktop software.Read 12 Oct 2026 · e-tax.nta.go.jp

Plans and prices

Every e-Tax Japan plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Tax Software#20 of 1498.8
• Personal Tax Software#19 of 1238.7