How much income tax can Chinese residents in Japan typically recover by claiming the dependent deduction for parents in China?
Sources: NTA public materials and practical guidance from this tool. Last updated: 2026-06-19. Tax rules may change; follow your local tax office’s latest requirements.
Brief answer: Refunds commonly range from tens of thousands to over ¥100,000, depending on the deduction type and your marginal tax rate. With the general dependent deduction of ¥580,000 and a 20% marginal rate, income tax refund is approximately ¥116,000.
Detailed explanation
Refund amount = deduction amount × marginal income tax rate (estimated from your withholding slip and tax rate table). For example: general dependent deduction ¥580,000 × 20% = ¥116,000; specific dependent deduction ¥630,000 × 20% = ¥126,000; elderly dependent deduction ¥580,000 (co-residing elderly) or ¥480,000 (other) × rate. This affects income tax only; resident tax is calculated separately. If little tax was withheld through year-end tax adjustment, the actual refund may be lower than the estimate. Use calculations after uploading your withholding slip. The tax office has final review authority over filed claims.
Sources: NTA: Dependent deduction amounts