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    • Useful info / Professional
    • 2026/02/23 (Mon)

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    Ozaki Accounting Office - We solve your U.S. tax problems!

    Do you have any of these problems ？

    ・ US tax rules are complicated and I don't understand them
    ・ My mind goes blank when I look at English documents
    ・ I have income and assets in both Japan and the US and it is difficult to file
    I'm using TurboTax, but I'm not sure if it's right
    ・ FBAR ・ FATCA … I don't know if I'm eligible
    ・ I'm afraid of declaration error or fine

    But don't worry.
    With a little knowledge of how it works, saving taxes is surprisingly easy.

    The benefits of just learning
    ・ Avoid paying unnecessary taxes
    ・ Money returned （ Refund ） increases
    ・ Stress of filing is dramatically reduced
    Investing ・ Side Business ・ You can also understand real estate
    ・ You can determine deductions and credits
    ・ You can understand the difference between Japanese and US tax systems

    Why do you find it difficult ？
    The reason is simple. It's because no one tells you.
    But the required documents and rules are almost the same every year.
    You can understand 80% of them if you follow 5 points.

    Anyone can do it
    ・ Even if you are not good at English
    ・ Even if you are not good with numbers
    ・ Even if you are raising children or working full-time

    With a little learning, you can be a " You can become a "tax man.
    With knowledge, you can protect your family's future and live in America with peace of mind.

    Take the first step now

    Ozaki Accounting Office can help you with your tax worries.
    Save tax wisely and enrich your life.

    2026 Tax Savings Information Part 1 （ NY In-person ）

    January 23, 2026 ...

    • Useful info / Medical
    • 2026/02/20 (Fri)

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    Your pet deserves a family doctor. We are a pet clinic that can respond immediately in case of emergency.

    Animal Care Hospital of Walnut Creek is one of the few pet clinics with a Japanese veterinarian. We recommend that your pets have a family doctor so that we can respond immediately in case of emergency.

    We are a veterinary clinic specializing in dogs ・ and cats that is "Fear ・ Free" to reduce your pet's anxiety and nervousness when visiting our clinic. We provide not only medical checkups, vaccinations, sterilization ・ and spay/neuter surgeries, but also emergency services and documentation ・ applications for returning home in Japanese, with careful attention to detail.
    We are open 7 days a week and on Saturdays and Sundays, and some pet owners commute from the South Bay.

    We also have Japanese staff, so we can respond to consultations and inquiries in Japanese via email.
    Please take this opportunity to visit our clinic.


    [Address] 130 La Casa Via, #103, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
    [Phone] 925-433-5900
    [Email] info@achwalnutcreek.com

    • Useful info / Transporation
    • 2026/02/20 (Fri)

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    For those who are planning to return to Japan ・, airport pick-up service is available ！.

    AM World provides airport transfer service to support your comfortable temporary return to Japan ！

    Leave your airport transfer to us for your temporary return to Japan or your return home. Early morning ・ Late night, we will ensure your car is dispatched by advance reservation.
    We offer a reliable service without worrying about the time.

    🌟 Service Features
    [24 hours Japanese service]
    Japanese driver and customer service are also available in Japanese.

    [Constant flight status check]
    Flexible response to early arrivals and delays of flights.
    The driver and staff in charge monitor the status of your flight at all times to ensure a smooth arrival.

    ・ Usage scenarios
    Airport transfers for temporary return
    Family or group return home
    Convenient for travel with a lot of luggage or business trip ！

    Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
    Please take advantage of our airport transfer service, which helps you have a comfortable and stress-free trip.

    • Useful info / Auto / Motorcycle
    • 2026/02/19 (Thu)

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    Bubka! ★ Be the first to know about new selected vehicle inventory ！ ★ Please register ！!

    … "Good used cars are hard to find
    "Cars I like sell very quickly."
    "I don't know when they come in."

    It's not easy to find a good used car💦

    Good news for everyone ❗
    Be the first to receive notifications of new and carefully selected vehicles in stock from Bubka!
    By registering your e-mail address in advance, you will receive periodic e-mail notifications of fresh new inventory from Bubka!
    Timing is important when selecting a used car. ！


    Registration is free of charge
    *We recommend that you set "@bubkaus.com" as your email address
    to allow us to send you information from our domain.
    Bubka!'s service is "speedy", "safe" and "expensive" ！

    ▼ Register here ▼
    https://www.bubkaus.com/inventory /newsletter/


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    ＜ Car Appraisal ＆ Buying Service for Recommendation ＞

    ・ I want to buy a new car, but I want to know the trade-in price in advance
    ・ I want to sell my car because I have decided to change
    ・ I want to arrange the car sale because I am going back to Japan ・ I have to sell my car suddenly
    ・ I am thinking of private sale but it is too much trouble
    ・ Loan ・ I am leasing but want to sell my car
    ・ I am too busy to go show my car
    We can buy any vehicle quickly for any reason ！

    ＜ 5 easy steps to sell your car ＞
    Step 1 >>; Schedule an appointment for appraisal （ 424-271-0838 or www.bubkaus.com/car-sell/assessment)
    Step 2 >> Vehicle Inspection
    Step 3 >> Price Offer
    Step 4 >> Contract ・ Vehicle Pickup Date ・ Location Decision
    Step 5 >> Vehicle Delivery ＆ Purchase Price Payment

    Please see our website for details ！ ↓

    Please contact us for more information. Please feel free to contact us by phone below or ［ send us a message ］.

    • Useful info / Life / Housing
    • 2026/02/17 (Tue)

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    Buyers, the East Bay is moving from a "seller's market" to a "buyer's market.

    Dear Buyers
    The East Bay is slowly moving from a "seller's market" to a "buyer's market".

    ✔ More choices
    ✔ Prices ・ Repairs ・ More room to negotiate concessions
    ✔ With interest rates high, strategy is important

    For example, negotiate 2-1 buydown with seller. Negotiating a 2-1 Buydown with a seller,
    and getting them to lower the interest rate by 2% the first year and 1% the second year,
    could result in a significant reduction in monthly payments.

    Now is not a "rush to buy" market.
    But good properties are still moving fast.

    ✔ Interest rate strategy
    ✔ Negotiation preparation
    ✔ Area analysis

    Maximize your opportunities with these three.

    📩 Please DM or call us for a free East Bay buying strategy consultation.

    • Useful info / Beauty / Health
    • 2026/02/16 (Mon)

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    K's Hair Salon ★ now accepting new reservations ★.

    With the concept of "Omotenashi" (hospitality), we strive to create a salon where not only our customers, but also our staff and everyone involved with K's Hair Salon can feel like they are in a "comfortable hair salon".

    We look forward to your appointment ！
    Please contact us through our website ！


    K's Hair Salon

    www.kshairsalon.com
    484 W. Hamilton Ave #B, Campbell, CA 95008
    408-656-2766


    Yelp: http://www.yelp.com/biz/ks-hair-salon-san-jose
    Instagram: http://instagram.com/kshairsalon/

    Google: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KR6aAHKQijwUNZZc8

    • Useful info / Education / Lesson
    • 2026/02/15 (Sun)

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    Sakura Gakuen Annual ！ Popular "Omochitsuki" event （ 3/15 ） （ General participation OK ）

    Rice pounding, rolling, and eating. ！

    Sakura Gakuen's Mochitsuki (rice pounding) event will be held again this year ！ This is a hands-on event where you can actually pound rice with a genuine mortar and pestle imported from Japan, roll it up and taste it with your favorite toppings on it.
    Please come with your family ・ and friends （ Non-students are welcome to join ）.

    Date ： March 15, 2026 （ Day ）
    Location ： Sakura Academy （ Pleasanton ）
    Fee ： $ 30 ／ Tickets Experience ＋ Including tasting ）, feel free to enjoy this Japanese winter tradition ！ General participation OK
    Application ： sakuragakuen1@gmail.comまで
    Details ： Visit Sakura Gakuen website https://www.eastbaysakuragakuen.com/

    If you tell us that you saw us on Vivinavi, we will give you a discount on the t...

    • Useful info / Auto / Motorcycle
    • 2026/02/14 (Sat)

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    🚙"There are safety features that only Subaru could have created" 🚙🚙🚙🚙.

    Diverse lineup including Impreza and Crosstrek for single occupants, Forester for families, and hybrid vehicles.
    "Following the Forester ・ Hybrid, the 2026 model, the Crosstrek ・ Hybrid is now on sale ！"

    The reliable EyeSight, from 4 wheel drive, protects drivers, and their families.

    Subaru Official Website
    Subaru's Car Making https://www.subaru.jp/brand/technology/technology/driving_boxer.html
    All in One, New Impreza https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZSdwPIjXoM ＊ Vehicles introduced here are Japanese specifications.

    Lease plans for expatriates can be selected from 24 to 48 months. We also offer a guaranteed purchase program that reduces the remaining lease balance in the event of cancellation prior to the lease contract due to sudden return to Japan during the lease period.

    Free maintenance during the term of the lease and 24-hour Japanese language roadside assistance throughout the U.S. for the first year after purchase. （ Charged for the second year and thereafter. ）

    Renewal available for a small fee if desired
    ・ Passport and VISA
    ・ Proof of employment issued by HR or pay stub if past 30 days since arrival in US
    ・ Social Security Card
    ・ Proof of residency （ Rental agreement, utility bill, etc. ）
    ・ Driver's License （ International License acceptable ）
    ・ Others
    All over California and other states （ We can also deliver your car to Texas and other states ）

    Please consult with us in Japanese first.

    Contact ： Mitsuaki Hanzawa
    Phone ： 415-412-0998
    Email ： mitsuaki.hanzawa@chuzaisupport.com

    STEVENS CREEK SUBARU
    Location ： 3225 Stevens Creek Blvd Suite 230, San Jose, CA 95117

    車リース日本車
    • Useful info / Auto / Motorcycle
    • 2026/02/14 (Sat)

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    🌞🚙Silicon Valley Automotive is having a special end of year inventory sale, 10% off with Vivinavi coupon ！ 🚙🌞.

    Handling excellent used cars, Resident Support offers year-end inventory clearance ！
    We sell excellent used cars, mainly Japanese cars.
    In addition, used cars purchased from us come with a year's worth of 365-day, 24-hour Japanese language roadside assistance available anywhere in the United States.
    This service is highly appreciated by expatriate family members because they can respond to sudden problems in Japanese.

    ● "Reliable Car Life Support" for expatriate families
    Only quality vehicles that have been serviced are carefully selected so that even those who have just arrived in the U.S. can drive with peace of mind.
    We provide smooth service in Japanese, including maintenance consultation and follow-up in case of trouble after purchase.

    ● We offer cars that suit Japanese people's lifestyle
    Commuting ・ School pick-up and drop-off ・ From weekend trips, we value "ease of use".
    We offer a variety of low-mileage ・ clean vehicles, mainly popular Toyota ・ Lexus ・ Subaru.
    We can also stock Tesla and other vehicles of your choice.

    ● Transparent and honest pricing
    We provide easy-to-understand information on initial and maintenance costs, which are the most important concerns for expatriates.
    There are no hidden additional costs. You can choose with peace of mind.

    ● Year-end special price （ 10% off ） ！
    We are selling off our stock, so the models you want are more affordable than usual.
    Please take advantage of this opportunity.
    Inventory （ One example ） https://www.chuzaisupport.com/usedcars/
    2023 Toyota RAV4 XLE Hybrid 12,000 miles $ 32,850 （ Regular sale Price $ 36,500 ）
    2021 Toyota RAV4 XLE 46,800 miles $ 23,400 （ Regular sale price $ 26,000 ）
    2021 Lexus NX300h hybrid 31,500 miles $ 31,050 （ Regular sale price ＄ 34,500 ）
    2018 Toyota Camry SE Hybrid 95,000 miles $ 19,350 （ Regular sale price $ 21,. 500 ）
    2017 Nissan Rouge SV 78500mile $ 13,050 （ Regular sale price $ 14,500 ）
    ＊ The above prices do not include sales tax, registration fees, and expenses.
    ＊ Availability changes daily.
    --------------------
    "We look forward to hearing from you if you would like to see the vehicle in person or take a test drive."
    Contact ： Mitsuaki Hanzawa
    Phone ： 415-412-0998
    Email ： mitsuaki.hanzawa@chuzaisupport.com
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    車中古車

    10% off the car body price when you "saw it on Vivinavi ！" ！.

    • Useful info / Professional
    • 2026/02/14 (Sat)

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    Inheritance through a Living Trust

    Have you heard of living trusts （ living trusts ）?

    In the United States, living trusts are frequently used in estates, the most typical being the Revocable Living Trust （ Revocable Living Trust ）. Establishing a Revocable Living Trust and making your estate a trust estate generally has the following advantages

    （ 1 ） During your lifetime, you are free to own ・ and manage your property as you always have.
    （ 2 ） You can appoint a person whom you trust as Successor Trustee （ Successor Trustee ） in advance, so that if you become unable to manage your property due to illness or old age, you can leave the property to that person.
    （ 3 ） Upon death, the trust estate is not subject to probate （ court-supervised probate ） and can be distributed to the beneficiaries by the successor trustee or arranged to continue to be administered for the beneficiaries.

    Estate planning with a living trust is the most adaptable plan because it can be prepared for a variety of situations.

    Merritt Law Firm can assist you with estate planning and estate planning by creating a living trust that is carefully tailored to your unique situation. Please feel free to contact us for more information.

    弁護士相続リビングトラスト遺言エステートプランニング
    • Useful info / Professional
    • 2026/02/13 (Fri)

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    Inheritance through a Living Trust

    Have you heard of living trusts （ living trusts ）?

    In the United States, living trusts are frequently used in estates, the most typical being the Revocable Living Trust （ Revocable Living Trust ）. Establishing a Revocable Living Trust and making your estate a trust estate generally has the following advantages

    （ 1 ） During your lifetime, you are free to own ・ and manage your property as you always have.
    （ 2 ） You can appoint a person whom you trust as Successor Trustee （ Successor Trustee ） in advance, so that if you become unable to manage your property due to illness or old age, you can leave the property to that person.
    （ 3 ） Upon death, the trust estate is not subject to probate （ court-supervised probate ） and can be distributed to the beneficiaries by the successor trustee or arranged to continue to be administered for the beneficiaries.

    Estate planning with a living trust is the most adaptable plan because it can be prepared for a variety of situations.

    Merritt Law Firm can assist you with estate planning and estate planning by creating a living trust that is carefully tailored to your unique situation. Please feel free to contact us for more information.

    弁護士相続リビングトラスト遺言エステートプランニング
    • Useful info / Life / Housing
    • 2026/02/13 (Fri)

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    How sellers can respond to a buyer's market ？.

    The East Bay market is certainly changing.

    We are now in an era where strong prices are not selling.
    The key to making the best return is now Strategy ・ Preparation ・ Flexibility.

    If you are thinking of selling,
    first design a realistic strategy based on the latest data.

    Call or email us for a free sale consultation.

    • Useful info / Beauty / Health
    • 2026/02/13 (Fri)

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    Milbon scalp care for healthy scalp environment ！.

    Maria Hair Studio's Recommended Menu ！ "Milbon Scalp Care".

    "Milbon Scalp Care" is a global brand that creates beautiful hair from 360 ° angles.

    Removes excess fatty acids that cause scalp problems and replenishes appropriate oil and moisture to create a healthy scalp environment.

    Please feel free to make an appointment in Japanese ！.

    • Useful info / Beauty / Health
    • 2026/02/13 (Fri)

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    Keratin treatment restores damaged hair and makes it silky ♪.

    This treatment replenishes hair protein to make hair beautiful and healthy.

    Recommended for those who are concerned about dryness and waviness caused by damage.

    Please feel free to make an appointment in Japanese ！.

    • Useful info / Transporation
    • 2026/02/13 (Fri)

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    For those who are planning to return to Japan ・, airport pick-up service is available ！.

    AM World provides airport transfer service to support your comfortable temporary return to Japan ！

    Leave your airport transfer to us for your temporary return to Japan or your return home. Early morning ・ Late night, we will ensure your car is dispatched by advance reservation.
    We offer a reliable service without worrying about the time.

    🌟 Service Features
    [24 hours Japanese service]
    Japanese driver and customer service are also available in Japanese.

    [Constant flight status check]
    Flexible response to early arrivals and delays of flights.
    The driver and staff in charge monitor the status of your flight at all times to ensure a smooth arrival.

    ・ Usage scenarios
    Airport transfers for temporary return
    Family or group return home
    Convenient for travel with a lot of luggage or business trip ！

    Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
    Please take advantage of our airport transfer service, which helps you have a comfortable and stress-free trip.

    • Useful info / Life / Housing
    • 2026/02/12 (Thu)

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    Permanent Return to Japan🇯🇵 Pitfalls and Countermeasures for Permanent Residency

    I want to end my life in the U.S.
    I want to spend my retirement in Japan ・ ・ ・

    There are various circumstances.

    You feel safe because you are still a Japanese citizen ！
    You acquired US citizenship but feel uneasy
    You don't know what will happen but you want knowledge ・ ・ ・
    Please take a look at the latest YouTube.
    The important points are easy to understand and explained in 10 minutes 📹

    I am always available for questions ！

    • Useful info / Education / Lesson
    • 2026/02/10 (Tue)

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    Sakura Gakuen （ Pleasanton ） Open House Invitation

    Sakura Gakuen will hold an open house where you can visit each class from infant to upper grade as well as abacus/Kakuban class.
    This is an opportunity for you to see the actual class atmosphere, learning process, and classroom environment, and to find the right learning place for your child. Please feel free to attend.
    ＜ Dates ＞
    March 3 （ Tuesday ） - March 8 （ Sunday ） You can observe a class suitable for your child's age and learning level.
    ＜ Applications ＞
    Reservations required ： Please visit sakuragakuen1@gmail.comまでお問い合わせください for open house dates for each class.
    ＜ Observation time ＞
    Each class ： 30 minutes, Soroban class ： 15 minutes
    ＜ Number of participants ＞
    Due to space limitations, basically one person per family is requested to attend.
    However, we will ask one person per family to participate in the event. However, if there is enough room in the classroom, parents may attend together.
    You can also take turns watching for 15 minutes at a time, so please consult with us in advance if you wish to do so.
    ＜ Contact ＞
    Phone ： 925-924-0307
    Email ： sakuragakuen1@gmail.com

    If you tell us that you saw our open house on Vivinavi, we will offer you a disc...

    • Useful info / Auto / Motorcycle
    • 2026/02/09 (Mon)

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    Sell your car ・ If you are thinking of buying ！ Leave it to AB Auto Town ！ Satisfactory purchase price, excellent car sales, and trust ！.

    Latest inventory information is uploaded, special price for Vivinavi ！
    We have over 20 years of experience as a dealer in the U.S. since 1999 ！ We buy high value, new cars. ！

    ★ We are located in the indoor exhibition hall, so you can see our cars at your leisure regardless of weather and time ！
    ★ We can offer high prices because of our sales ability Simple, high, and fast appraisal ！ Speed appraisal within 15 minutes ！
    We will gently assess your car and realize high purchase price ！

    Our excellent car sales are a proof of trust. We have a wide selection of cars in good condition.
    We sell cars in good condition purchased from Japanese owners ！ We have many low mileage cars ！

    We provide professional advice, maintenance, and other services tailored to your situation.
    We offer a variety of plans tailored to your U.S. needs.
    ＊ Excellent car sales, new cars, used cars, leasing
    ＊ Short-term leasing program
    ＊ Installment payment accepted
    ＊ High value purchase, speedy 15-minute appraisal
    ＊ Maintenance, repair, tires
    ＊ In case of accident, sheet metal painting, insurance for accident, call handling, car rental, insurance coverage, etc.
    ＊ Door to door service to Japan. We can drive your vehicle in the US to Japan ！

    ★ We service San Francisco, San Jose and area, please feel free to contact us for your car needs such as buyback, good car sales, sales with buyback guarantee.

    ＜ Address ＞
    22638 Normandie Ave, Torrance, CA, 90502 US

    Please feel free to contact us by phone or ［ send a message ］ below to contact us.

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    We offer a one-year AAA membership with the sale or purchase of a vehicle.

    • Useful info / Professional
    • 2026/02/07 (Sat)

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    Expatriation ・ Freelance Required ！ In-depth "Double Taxation Measures" for U.S. Taxpayers

    ---Two Options for U.S. Taxpayers Working Abroad ： Two Options to Prevent Double Taxation ---
    When a U.S. citizen, green card holder, or other person with U.S. tax obligations earns income abroad, there are two important programs to prevent "double taxation （ in both the foreign country and the U.S.": the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion （ and the Foreign Tax Credit （. There are two important programs to prevent "double taxation ）": the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion and the Foreign Tax Credit . The choice of which one to choose depends on the amount of income, local tax rates, and family structure.

    1 ． Foreign Earned Income Exclusion （ What is the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion ） ？
    This is an exclusion of income earned abroad by U.S. citizens, green card holders, and others who have tax obligations in the United States, This is a system that allows U.S. citizens, green card holders, and other individuals with U.S. tax obligations to exclude up to a certain amount of income from U.S. taxation.
    This system is designed to prevent "double taxation （ in both foreign countries and the U.S. ） on the same income.

    \1) Outline of the System
    This system allows a person who has a tax liability in the U.S. to exclude from U.S. taxation up to a certain amount of income earned by working abroad. It is one of the mechanisms to prevent double taxation.

    (2) Who is eligible
    U.S. citizenship or permanent residence holders （ Green card holders ） and other U.S. taxpayers who meet one of the following criteria ：
    1. Bona Fide Residence Test （ True Residence Test ） ： Resided in a foreign country from January 1 through December 31
    2. Physical Presence Test （ Physical Residence Test ） ： Spent 330 or more days out of 12 consecutive months 330 days or more in a foreign country （ including long term business trips ）
    *It is important to have a "Tax Home （ Tax Base ）" in a foreign country for the entire year.

    (3) Maximum amount that can be excluded
    • For 2025 ： Up to approximately $ 126,500 （ per person ） "Wages ・ wages ・ self-employment income earned abroad" etc. can be excluded from U.S. taxable in the U.S.
    • Married couples filing jointly can exclude up to $ 253,000 if they each meet the requirements.
    • Foreign housing expenses such as rent and utilities can be additionally excluded if they meet the requirements.

    (4) "Foreign-earned income" （ Foreign-earned income ） is ？
    • salary, compensation, or professional fees for work provided by an individual abroad.
    • It does not include income considered as profit sharing, such as shares or dividends.

    (5) Income earned abroad not included
    • Military personnel of the U.S. government or its agencies ・ Civil service pay
    • Pensions ・ Pension benefits
    • Investments ・ Stock income, Dividends ・ Interest

    (6) Notes
    • Once you choose an exclusion, it will continue to apply automatically in that and future years （ Withdrawals require a procedure ） .
    • You will not receive the Foreign Tax Credit （ ） for foreign taxes on excluded income.
    • If you choose to exclude, you will not be able to use the Earned Income Credit （ Earned Income Tax Credit ） or Additional Child Tax Credit （ Additional Child Tax Credit ） or other credits ・.

    2. Foreign Tax Credit （ Foreign Tax Credit ）
    Outline of the System
    If an American taxpayer pays income tax in a foreign country, the tax paid in that foreign country is deducted directly from the American income tax to prevent double taxation. The taxpayer is allowed to deduct the tax paid in the foreign country directly from his/her U.S. income tax liability to avoid double taxation.

    (2) Who is eligible
    • US taxpayers who paid foreign income tax on foreign income
    • US citizens and green card holders

    (3) What taxes are eligible
    The deduction is limited to income taxes imposed on the taxpayer by a foreign country. Inheritance tax and consumption tax are not eligible.

    (4) Merit
    • Taxes paid in a foreign country are deducted directly from the "tax" due in the U.S., making the tax reduction very effective.
    • Unlike the exclusion system, there is no dollar limit on the deduction.
    • A wide range of "foreign-source income （ including investment income ） is eligible.
    • Undeducted foreign taxes can be carried forward up to 10 years after the previous ・ year.

    (5) Notes
    • Taxes on income excluded by the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion cannot be deducted.
    • In order to accurately calculate and reflect the foreign tax amount, the tax payment procedure （ withholding and tax return ） must be completed in the foreign country.


    ---Important Points to Know---
    Choice ： FEIE and FTC cannot be combined. You must choose one of them to file.
    Continuity （ FEIE ） ： Once you elect the FEIE, it automatically applies to the following year, and there is a 5-year limit on re-election after withdrawal.
    Disadvantages （ FEIE ） ： If you choose FEIE, you may not be able to use other major tax credits such as Child Tax Credit.
    Flexibility （ FTC ） ： Foreign taxes not fully deductible under the FTC can be carried forward for up to 11 years （ 1 year before and 10 years after ）.

    In conclusion, it is important to carefully select the most tax-efficient plan, taking into account your income, the tax rate in your country of residence, the number of children you have, and the types of deductions you wish to take in the U.S.

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    I should file Tax Return ？" ---Basics of U.S. Taxation that you may not know

    Should I File a Tax Return ？ The Basics of U.S. Taxation That You May Not Know"

    1. Introduction ： Unexpectedly many "people who really need to file a tax return"
    "Do I need to file a tax return? ？ "Do I need to file a Tax Return?

    - I received withholding tax in Japan …
    - I retired and my income is low …
    - My company is withholding …

    Many people think that they have to file a Tax Return （ tax return ） but they do not file it.
    However, failure to file can lead to serious risks later, including additional tax ・ penalties ・ and adverse effects on the immigration process.
    This article explains
    ✔ whether you are eligible for Tax Return
    ✔ and
    what the benefits of Tax Return are.

    2. What is Tax Return （ Tax Return ） in the first place ？
    In the US,
    • even if taxes are withheld from your salary
    • and your company issues W-2 or 1099
    the individual is still responsible for properly calculating and reporting his/her annual income to the IRS.
    The taxpayer cannot rely on the company to "do it all" and the ultimate responsibility is the taxpayer him/herself.

    3. Who "must" file a Tax Return ？
    （ Those whose income exceeds a certain amount Most typical ） （ See ： Image 1 ）
    Age ・ There is a threshold amount for each filing status and it is determined if the threshold amount is exceeded.
    • Salary
    • Self-employment income
    • Investment income
    • Foreign income
    All of these are included.

    (2) Self-employment （ sole proprietorship ） income in excess of $ 400 per year
    Uber, freelance, influencer income, etc
    → even if amount is small $ over 400, you are obliged to file a tax return.

    (3) Nonresidents with US source income （ 1040NR ）
    • Dividends from US investments ・ Interest
    • US real estate income
    • Studying abroad and taxable scholarship
    • Part-time work in the U.S.
    etc. must be reported on a 1040NR.

    Cases where even dependents or spouses with (4) ITIN need to file
    e.g. investment income or interest on US accounts.

    4. Conversely, people who are not required to file but "should" file
    (1) Withholding is too high → Refund is available
    Tax is taken from your wages If this is the case, you must declare it or you will not get it back.
    (2) Education Expenses ・ Child Credit
    • Child Tax Credit
    • American Opportunity Credit
    and other refundable credits that you must report to get. Credits are available.
    (3) People whose Social Security or Medicare records are affected
    Self-employed people who do not file risk having their future pension （ SSA ） reduced.

    5. Advantages of Filing a Tax Return
    Benefits ① Money Back （ Potential Refund ）
    It is not unusual for the amount returned to be several thousand dollars.
    Advantages ② Advantage in immigration process （ Visa ・ Green Card ）
    Failure to declare
    • Renewal of status
    • Green Card
    • Permanent Residency Application
    Many times you will be asked why you have not filed.
    Advantages ③ Reduce risk of later IRS investigation
    Not filing is the most dangerous situation.
    If you file a return, it is easier to prove if a tax audit comes later.
    Benefits ④ Past subsidies ・ Tax credit payments
    Corona benefits distributed during the pandemic （ EIP ） were not received because "people did not file a Tax Return. There were large numbers of people who "did not receive the benefits because they did not make a Tax Return. Some subsidies and credits can be received later by filing a Tax Return （ within 3 years ）.

    7. Summary ： Check with an expert to see if you are eligible
    Tax returns are becoming more complex every year, and it is easy to make a mistake if you do not have expertise in determining residency, bilateral taxation, credit systems, etc. It is very easy to make a mistake if you don't have any specialized knowledge.
    "I don't know if I need to file"
    "I feel like I have to file"
    If so, consulting with a professional can greatly reduce your risk of
    missing a tax refund ・ in the future.

    At Aohama Accounting Office, we can
    • diagnose whether a tax return is necessary
    • suggest the best way to file
    • 1040 ・ 1040NR ・ self-employment International student cases
    • Foreign income （ Including Japan ） We provide professional support for
    handling
    For a free initial consultation, please contact us via email ！ info@aohama.com

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