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The Medical Expense Deduction (Japan income tax)

As a non-permanent resident (A), I paid medical expenses at a hospital in the UK while I was visiting my home country. Can these medical expenses be claimed as a medical expense deduction in Japan? In this article, I will explain whether this case qualifies for the medical expense deduction in Japan, as well as outline what the medical expense deduction is, points to be aware of, and the documents that need to be attached to your tax return.

Treaty Exemption for Short-Term Business Travelers

For example, let’s say a person from the United States works for a company headquartered in the U.S. and is temporarily assigned to the company’s Japan branch for five months. During this period, the person’s salary is paid by the Japan branch. In this case, is the salary earned during the five-month assignment taxable in Japan? Is the individual eligible for the treaty exemption for short-term business travelers? This article explains the Japanese tax treatment of employment income paid to non-residents by Japanese companies and outlines the conditions for the treaty exemption for short-term business travelers.