Dec 23, 2025 1 min read

Japan: NTA Released 2026 Withholding Tax Tables, With Changes Starting January 2026

Japan’s National Tax Agency published the 2026 (Reiwa 8) withholding tax tables for salary and related payments. The PDF explicitly notes the tables change from January 2026, and highlights changes tied to FY2025 tax reform including revisions to basic deduction and dependent-related income requirements.

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  • Income tax withholding amounts for monthly and daily payroll, bonuses, and retirement payments may change. Deposit due-date reminders are also included in the tables documentation.

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