The Japan Master Tax Guide 2023/2024, 21st Edition is a comprehensive and practical English guide to the framework of Japanese tax law. The insightful commentary on Japanese tax statutes, regulations, and National Tax Agency circulars will be extremely useful to readers. The book has been updated to reflect the legislation promulgated through 30 April 2023, with numerous citations to the underlying authorities and Japanese translations provided for the topic headings and technical terms. 

This book is intended for use by Japanese-taxed businesses and individuals, as well as tax professionals who deal with Japanese tax issues. 

Key Features:

• Provides professionals with up-to-date developments of Japanese income taxes  
• Easy to use flowcharts, tables and exhaustive citations referenced to Japanese laws and regulations 
• Commentary is written using non-technical language  
• Includes illustrative examples  
• Provides complete coverage of Japan’s tax requirements that helps mitigate the risk of non-compliance and unnecessary penalty exposure. 

About the Author

John W Darcy is an international tax attorney and university professor. Proficient in English, Japanese and Chinese, Dr Darcy played an active part for many years within the Japanese and US legal and business circles. He has published numerous articles in both Japanese and English on subjects of international taxation and investment.