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How AI Will Change Tax & Accounting: What Business Owners Should Know
How AI changes bookkeeping, tax and analysis — the practical points SME owners should know.
A DX Roadmap for Small Businesses — Where Do You Start?
For owners asking 'where do I even start?' — five manageable steps to move DX forward.
Using ChatGPT at Work: 10 Practical Prompts for Accounting & Back Office
Ten ready-to-use generative-AI prompts for accounting and back office, plus how to use them safely.
Consumption Tax After the Invoice System: Key Practical Points
The transitional measures have deadlines. What businesses should check now.
Choosing Cloud Accounting Software: 5 Points So SMEs Don't Get It Wrong
Five points so SMEs don't get the choice of cloud accounting software wrong.
The Electronic Books Preservation Act & DX: Handling Electronic Transaction Data
The now-mandatory rules for storing electronic transaction data, and the practical response for SMEs.
Expanded Social Insurance Coverage: What Companies Should Prepare Now
What to review in your procedures and labor management as coverage expands.
Filing Inheritance Tax: The First Three Things to Check
The flow to filing and key points, so you're not caught off guard.
The ¥1.06 Million Wall Is Being Abolished — Social Insurance from October 2026
The wage requirement for part-timers' social insurance is going away. What it means for employers and staff.
Lifetime Gifts Now Added Back for 7 Years — Plan Earlier
The add-back period for gifts before death has been extended from 3 to 7 years. What it means for planning.
Over 15,000 Estate Disputes a Year — Why Real Estate Causes Conflict
What court statistics tell us about inheritance disputes, and how property owners can prepare.
New Tax Incentive for Large Capital Investment: Immediate Depreciation or Tax Credit?
The FY2026 reform creates a new incentive for large investments. How to think about the choice.
Hiring Foreign Employees: The Procedures to Get Right
From residence card checks to employment notifications and social insurance — the basic flow.
The ¥1.1 Million Annual Exemption in the Settlement-at-Inheritance System
Since 2024, this once-unpopular gift tax system has become a powerful planning tool.
How Japan's 'Income Walls' Have Changed
The famous ¥1.03 million wall has been revised. What it means for part-time workers and employers.
Rental Property Valuation for Inheritance Tax Is Being Reviewed
Following the 'tower mansion' rules, valuation of rental real estate is next. What owners should know.
The New Defense Surtax: A 1% Add-on from January 2027
A new surtax of 1% on income tax starts in 2027. Check the impact on payroll and year-end adjustment.
From Technical Intern Training to 'Employment for Skill Development' in April 2027
The technical intern program will be abolished. What receiving companies need to know about the new system.
Japan's FY2026 Tax Reform: The Key Points
Inflation adjustments, investment incentives and more — the main pillars of the 2026 tax reform, explained.
Japanese Tax Basics for Foreign Business Owners
Resident vs non-resident, corporate taxes, consumption tax — the essentials for starting a business in Japan.
This Year's Year-End Adjustment: What's Different
Higher deductions and new forms — a checklist for payroll teams.
Overseas Remittances and Tax: The Reporting Rules to Know
What the tax office learns about your remittances, and what you must declare about overseas assets.
Minimum Wage Hits a National Average of ¥1,121
The October 2025 revision was the largest ever. A checklist for employers.
Childcare and Caregiver Leave Law Reforms — Are You Compliant?
Expanded sick-child leave, flexible work obligations for parents of young children, and more.
Labor Condition Disclosure Rules: Is Your Contract Template Up to Date?
The scope of required disclosures at hiring has expanded — including the 'scope of changes' clause.
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