My company never asked about overseas parents in year-end adjustment, and my withholding slip shows no dependent deduction. Can I still get a refund?
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Brief answer: Yes. Withholding slips often omit overseas parent deductions—this is common and does not prevent filing a Correction Request form afterward.
Detailed explanation
Most company year-end systems only handle spouse and dependents in Japan. An empty dependent relatives field on the withholding slip is normal. You may still file a Correction Request within five years to add overseas parent deductions and recover excess withheld tax. Refund is calculated from the difference between withheld tax on the slip and corrected tax liability. You need not ask the company to revise the slip first, but confirm payment amounts with HR. The tax office decides whether to issue a refund after review.