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tax office, local tax bureau
A local branch of the National Tax Agency that handles income tax returns, tax audits, and other tax-related matters. There are over 500 tax offices across Japan.
税務署に確定申告を出す。
To file a tax return at the tax office.
税務署から通知が届いた。
A notice arrived from the tax office.
毎年二月から三月にかけて、税務署は確定申告の相談で混雑する。
Every year from February to March, tax offices are crowded with people seeking help with their tax returns.
USAGE:
税務署 is the local branch where individuals and small businesses interact with the tax system. It is distinct from the 国税庁 (National Tax Agency), which is the central authority.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 税務署に届け出る: to file/report to the tax office
- 税務署に相談する: to consult the tax office
- 税務署の窓口: tax office counter
- 税務署の調査: tax office audit
CULTURE:
In Japan, the tax filing season (確定申告) runs from February 16 to March 15 each year. Many people visit their local 税務署 in person, though online filing (e-Tax) is increasingly common.