How much money do I need to remit to my parents each year to meet the living expenses requirement for the dependent deduction?
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: There is no nationwide minimum remittance amount in law. The key is proving you bear your parents' living expenses. In practice, keep verifiable remittance records with amounts consistent with the support relationship.
Detailed explanation
Dependent deduction reviews focus on whether you bear your parents' living expenses, not on reaching a fixed yen threshold. A common approach is regular annual remittances to parents' accounts in China, with cumulative amounts reasonably reflecting actual support. Symbolic remittances while parents have other major income sources may raise questions about eligibility. Keep remittance details from Chinese or Japanese banks, or transfer records from platforms like Wise. Remittance proof is submitted to the tax office together with relationship documents. Final determination rests with the tax office.