{"id":2771,"date":"2022-09-06T22:43:58","date_gmt":"2022-09-07T05:43:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.bitcoin.tax\/?p=2771"},"modified":"2022-11-01T07:04:13","modified_gmt":"2022-11-01T14:04:13","slug":"crypto-taxes-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bitcoin.tax\/blog\/crypto-taxes-in-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"Crypto Taxes in Japan: In-Depth Tax Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a href=\"#h-how-does-the-japanese-national-tax-association-nta-view-cryptocurrency\" data-level=\"2\">How Does the Japanese National Tax Association (NTA) View Cryptocurrency?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-is-crypto-taxed-in-japan\" data-level=\"2\">How is Crypto Taxed in Japan?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-to-calculate-crypto-taxes-in-japan\" data-level=\"2\">How to Calculate Crypto Taxes in Japan<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-crypto-taxable-events\" data-level=\"2\">Crypto Taxable Events<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-selling-or-spending-crypto\" data-level=\"3\">Selling or Spending Crypto<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-getting-paid-in-crypto\" data-level=\"3\">Getting Paid in Crypto<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-mining-crypto\" data-level=\"3\">Mining Crypto<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-staking-or-lending-rewards\" data-level=\"3\">Staking or Lending Rewards<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-airdrops-hardforks\" data-level=\"3\">Airdrops &amp; Hardforks<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-gifting-crypto\" data-level=\"3\">Gifting Crypto<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-tax-free-crypto-transactions\" data-level=\"2\">Tax-Free Crypto Transactions<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-buying-and-holding-crypto\" data-level=\"3\">Buying and Holding Crypto<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-transferring-crypto-between-wallets\" data-level=\"3\">Transferring Crypto Between Wallets<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-crypto-donations\" data-level=\"3\">Crypto Donations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-to-avoid-crypto-taxes-in-japan\" data-level=\"2\">How to Avoid Crypto Taxes in Japan<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-to-report-crypto-taxes-in-japan\" data-level=\"2\">How to Report Crypto Taxes in Japan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Japan is considered to have some of the worst crypto tax laws around the globe. But what is it about crypto taxes in Japan that makes it bad?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In Japan, you pay income tax rates on crypto gains and earnings.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To understand how this tax treatment for cryptocurrency is not only unfair but ineffective in the long run, first, we must know how the Japanese National Tax Association (NTA) views crypto and how income taxes in Japan work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the end of this guide, you\u2019ll have a complete understanding of how crypto is taxed in Japan and how to calculate and reduce your crypto taxes. And lastly, when, where and how to report your crypto taxes in your tax return.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-does-the-japanese-national-tax-association-nta-view-cryptocurrency\"><strong>How Does the Japanese<\/strong><strong> National Tax Association (NTA) <\/strong><strong>View Cryptocurrency?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately, the Japanese National Tax Association (NTA) hasn\u2019t yet cleared its position on cryptocurrency. But the NTA did clarify what they don&#8217;t classify crypto as &#8211; fiat currency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For tax purposes, however, crypto earnings and gains will be treated as miscellaneous income under the Payment Services Act (PSA) and the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-is-crypto-taxed-in-japan\"><strong>How is Crypto Taxed in Japan?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bitcoin.tax\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-is-Crypto-Taxed-in-Japan-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Crypto taxes in Japan\" class=\"wp-image-2790\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bitcoin.tax\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-is-Crypto-Taxed-in-Japan-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/bitcoin.tax\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-is-Crypto-Taxed-in-Japan-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/bitcoin.tax\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-is-Crypto-Taxed-in-Japan-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/bitcoin.tax\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-is-Crypto-Taxed-in-Japan-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/bitcoin.tax\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-is-Crypto-Taxed-in-Japan.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As mentioned, the NTA views crypto earnings and gains as miscellaneous income, and miscellaneous income is taxed under income tax rates. Therefore, you\u2019ll pay income tax rates on your crypto gains and earnings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, if you\u2019re selling, spending, swapping or disposing of your crypto in any way and realize a gain in the process, you\u2019ll be liable to income taxes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Similarly, if you receive crypto as a reward or revenue for your services or products, you\u2019ll pay income tax rates on your crypto&#8217;s fair market value (on the date of acquisition). And you\u2019ll pay income taxes again when you sell or dispose of these cryptocurrencies in the future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Income tax rates range from 5% to 45% in Japan, depending on your tax brackets and deductions, plus a 10% municipal tax rate on all income (applicable on all income levels). This means you may have to pay a maximum of 55% tax rate on your crypto earnings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following table is extracted from the <a href=\"https:\/\/taxsummaries.pwc.com\/japan\/individual\/taxes-on-personal-income\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">official page<\/a> of the Japanese National Tax Agency, showing different tax rates according to different income brackets:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Taxable income (JPY)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Tax rate (%)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Deduction<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Tax on Column 1 (JPY)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Over (Column 1)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Not over<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>0<\/td><td>1,950,000<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1,950,000<\/td><td>3,300,000<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>97,500<\/td><td>97,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3,300,000<\/td><td>6,950,000<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>427,500<\/td><td>232,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6,950,000<\/td><td>9,000,000<\/td><td>23<\/td><td>636,000<\/td><td>962,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9,000,000<\/td><td>18,000,000<\/td><td>33<\/td><td>1,536,000<\/td><td>1,434,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>18,000,000<\/td><td>40,000,000<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>2,796,000<\/td><td>4,404,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>40,000,000<\/td><td><\/td><td>45<\/td><td>4,796,000<\/td><td>13,204,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Japan provides an exemption for you too. If you make less than \u00a5200,000 in crypto earnings (miscellaneous income) in a financial year, you\u2019re exempted from paying crypto taxes in Japan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, if you file for deductions, such as medical expense deductions or hometown tax deductions, you\u2019ll be liable to pay taxes even if you make less than \u00a5200,000 in crypto earnings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And since your crypto earnings come under miscellaneous income, you also can\u2019t offset losses incurred during crypto trades.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seems unfair, right?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Well, all of this might change sooner than you think.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Last month, In August, the Japan Crypto-Asset Business Association (JCBA) and the Japan Crypto-Asset Exchange Association (JVCEA), the two most prominent crypto advocacy branches in Japan, requested a <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptocurrency-association.org\/cms2017\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/JCBA_taxreform2023_press-7.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tax reform for cryptocurrency<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tax reform calls for a separate 20% tax on crypto gain and earnings with exemptions and the ability to offset losses and carry them forward to future years. Basically, pretty much how capital gains taxes work.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-calculate-crypto-taxes-in-japan\"><strong>How to Calculate Crypto Taxes in Japan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bitcoin.tax\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-to-Calculate-Crypto-Taxes-in-1-3-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Crypto Taxes in Japan\" class=\"wp-image-2791\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bitcoin.tax\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-to-Calculate-Crypto-Taxes-in-1-3-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/bitcoin.tax\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-to-Calculate-Crypto-Taxes-in-1-3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/bitcoin.tax\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-to-Calculate-Crypto-Taxes-in-1-3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/bitcoin.tax\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-to-Calculate-Crypto-Taxes-in-1-3-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/bitcoin.tax\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-to-Calculate-Crypto-Taxes-in-1-3.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Calculating crypto taxes in Japan is pretty straightforward &#8211; Subtract the selling price from the cost basis, or vice versa, to come with the gain (or loss).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cost Basis &#8211; FMV (Selling Price) = Capital Gains<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tricky part is calculating the cost basis. The Japanese National Tax Agency allows you to use both the moving average method and the total average method.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Moving Average Method &#8211; <\/strong>The moving average method is essentially the same as the average cost basis method.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s how you calculate the cost basis using the moving average method &#8211; You divide the total number of units of a cryptocurrency you hold by their total acquisition cost.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, for example, suppose you bought 1 BTC in June for \u00a560,000. You then buy another 2 BTC in July for \u00a565,000 and 3 BTC in August for \u00a570,000, before selling 2 BTC later that month for \u00a567,000.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, what\u2019s the cost basis for the 2 BTC?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1+2+3<\/strong> (total units of a crypto) \/ <strong>60,000+65,000+70,000<\/strong> (total acquisition cost) = \u00a532,500<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hence, the cost basis of the 2 BTC is \u00a565,000. Therefore, you would realize a gain of \u00a52000.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But notice that while calculating the average cost basis, we only calculated the total acquisition cost up until the point of the sale. You may have made more transactions after the sale, but only the ones before the sale count. Remember this point as we discuss the total average method next.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Total Average Method &#8211; <\/strong>The total average method is essentially the same as the moving average method with one key distinction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of adding up the acquisition cost of all the crypto bought before the sale, the total average method requires you to calculate the total acquisition cost of all crypto bought within an entire financial year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, taking the same example as before, say you would have bought another 3 BTC in September for \u00a575,000. Now, even though you sold the 2 BTC in August, you\u2019ll add the acquisition cost of the crypto bought in September while calculating the cost basis of those 2 BTC.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, this is what it\u2019ll look like &#8211;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1+2+3+3<\/strong> (total units of a crypto) \/ <strong>60,000+65,000+70,000+75,000<\/strong> (total acquisition cost) = \u00a530,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, the cost basis for the 2 BTC becomes \u00a560,000, and you would have to report a gain of \u00a57,000.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Which Method Should You Use?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Though both methods are perfectly valid, it\u2019s better to stick to the total average method to avoid further complications and complexity while filing your taxes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All of this may be a little too overwhelming and if it is, understand that you don\u2019t necessarily have to do all the calculations yourself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead, using a crypto tax tool like <a href=\"http:\/\/bitcoin.tax\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bitcoin.Tax<\/a> is probably a better way to go about it. All you have to do is select your preferred accounting method, and the software will automatically calculate and create a tax report using your preferred accounting method.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-crypto-taxable-events\"><strong>Crypto Taxable Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following are some of the most common crypto transactions and their tax consequences:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-selling-or-spending-crypto\"><strong>Selling or Spending Crypto<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you realize a gain while selling, spending or even swapping your crypto, meaning if the fair market value (FMV) or selling is more than the cost basis of your crypto, you&#8217;ll be liable to income tax rates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-getting-paid-in-crypto\"><strong>Getting Paid in Crypto<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you receive your salary in crypto or receive crypto as compensation for your services and products, you&#8217;ll pay income tax rates on their fair market value (FMV at the time of acquisition).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note that you&#8217;ll pay income taxes again if you sell the same crypto received as income and realize a gain in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mining-crypto\"><strong>Mining Crypto<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crypto miners receive mining rewards, which are treated the same way as getting paid in crypto. Therefore, the same tax rule applies to <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoin.tax\/blog\/crypto-mining-taxes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">crypto mining<\/a> as getting paid in crypto.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-staking-or-lending-rewards\"><strong>Staking or Lending Rewards<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any interest-bearing transaction, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoin.tax\/blog\/what-is-defi-staking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">staking crypto<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoin.tax\/blog\/crypto-loan-taxes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lending crypto<\/a>, will attract income taxes under the same logic of crypto earnings being miscellaneous income, which are taxed under income tax rates in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-airdrops-hardforks\"><strong>Airdrops &amp; Hardforks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoin.tax\/blog\/airdrop-taxes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Airdrops<\/a> and Hardforks are also considered miscellaneous income. Therefore, they attract income taxes too.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gifting-crypto\"><strong>Gifting Crypto<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately, unlike in many other countries, <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoin.tax\/blog\/crypto-gift-taxes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gifting crypto<\/a> in Japan is seen as a disposal. Therefore, you&#8217;ll attract income taxes (if you realize a gain). And if you&#8217;re on the receiving end of the gift, you&#8217;ll pay income tax rates on the FMV of the crypto.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tax-free-crypto-transactions\"><strong>Tax-Free Crypto Transactions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following are some of the crypto transactions that have no tax consequences.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-buying-and-holding-crypto\"><strong>Buying and Holding Crypto<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since you&#8217;re not disposing of your crypto, buying and holding crypto is not a taxable event. Therefore, it&#8217;s tax-free.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-transferring-crypto-between-wallets\"><strong>Transferring Crypto Between Wallets<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once again, since you&#8217;re not disposing of your crypto while transferring crypto from one wallet to another, it doesn&#8217;t qualify as a taxable event. Hence, transferring crypto between wallets is tax-free.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-crypto-donations\"><strong>Crypto Donations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not only are <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoin.tax\/blog\/crypto-donations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">crypto donations<\/a> tax-free, they are tax-deductible, meaning you can deduct the donated amount (minus \u00a52,000) from your total taxable income. However, there&#8217;s a limit to how much you can donate, and it&#8217;s 40% of your gross income.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-avoid-crypto-taxes-in-japan\"><strong>How to Avoid Crypto Taxes in Japan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bitcoin.tax\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Avoid-Crypto-taxes-2-1024x832.jpg\" alt=\"Avoid Crypto taxes\" class=\"wp-image-2792\" width=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bitcoin.tax\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Avoid-Crypto-taxes-2-1024x832.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bitcoin.tax\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Avoid-Crypto-taxes-2-300x244.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bitcoin.tax\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Avoid-Crypto-taxes-2-768x624.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bitcoin.tax\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Avoid-Crypto-taxes-2-1536x1248.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bitcoin.tax\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Avoid-Crypto-taxes-2-2048x1664.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately, there\u2019s no way you can completely avoid paying crypto taxes in Japan. At least, not legally.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since the Japanese government and NTA work closely with most crypto exchanges, they can track your transaction history and know if you\u2019re not paying your taxes correctly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just last year, <a href=\"https:\/\/news.bitcoin.com\/japanese-court-convicts-bitcoin-tax-evader-trader-gets-a-year-in-prison-plus-fine-for-200k\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a 56-year-old man received a year in jail time<\/a> and had to pay around a $200,000 penalty for not paying his taxes on crypto.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately, since you can\u2019t offset your crypto losses in Japan, the <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoin.tax\/blog\/tax-loss-harvesting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tax-loss harvesting<\/a> strategy is useless.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tax allowance of \u00a5 200,000 is something you can utilize to your advantage, but once you\u2019re over that limit, there isn\u2019t much you can do to reduce your tax bills. This is partly why many Japanese taxpayers think the current tax guidelines for cryptocurrency are unfair.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nonetheless, you can still consult a tax professional and discuss some <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoin.tax\/blog\/tax-saving-strategies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tax-saving strategies<\/a> that fit your situation.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-report-crypto-taxes-in-japan\"><strong>How to Report Crypto Taxes in Japan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Japanese financial year starts on January 1 and ends on December 31. Taxpayers can file their tax returns <a href=\"https:\/\/www.keisan.nta.go.jp\/kyoutu\/ky\/sm\/top#bsctrl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online<\/a> during the tax season, starting from February 16 to March 15.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure you provide all the relevant documents and data while reporting your gains and earnings. If you actively buy and sell crypto, furthermore, if you\u2019re involved in complex crypto transactions like staking and liquidity pools, it\u2019s best to use <a href=\"http:\/\/bitcoin.tax\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bitcoin.Tax<\/a>. It will automatically calculate all your crypto gains and taxes and create a tax report for you.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Japan is considered to have some of the worst crypto tax laws around the globe. But what is it about crypto taxes in Japan that makes it bad? 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