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IRS Refunds to Go Fully Digital
Starting September 30, 2025, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will begin phasing out paper refund checks, ushering taxpayers into a new era of electronic refund payments. The goal of this reform is clear: to improve refund efficiency, reduce processing costs, and enhance payment security. For taxpayers, this not only means receiving refunds faster but also reflects the government’s ongoing efforts to modernize digital services. Although paper refund checks have been us
Oct 232 min read
Japan's Business Manager Visa Reform: Stricter Screening and Higher Standards for Applicants
In recent years, the misuse of Japan’s Business Manager Visa has become increasingly common, with many applicants establishing so-called “paper companies” to obtain residency without engaging in genuine business operations. To prevent such abuses and raise the quality of foreign investment and entrepreneurship in Japan, the Ministry of Justice and the Immigration Services Agency have implemented a major revision of the Business Manager Visa system. Overall, the new framework
Oct 163 min read
Japan's Consumption Tax System
In recent years, the Japanese government has implemented stricter regulations on the consumption tax system. For investors who have...
Oct 63 min read
Application for Japan's Business Manager Visa: Thresholds to Rise Significantly!
In the summer of 2025, the Japanese government proposed a major tightening of the rules for the “Business and Management” residence...
Sep 173 min read
What Tax Issues Should U.S. Persons Consider When Establishing a Company in Japan to Engage in Real Estate Leasing?
As the Japanese yen continues to weaken, many Taiwanese investors are actively entering the Japanese real estate market. However, for...
Aug 73 min read
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