/en/tags/application-procedure/Recent content in Application-Procedure on Your Guide to Regional Cashless Services and Local Reward CampaignsHugo -- gohugo.ioenFuttsun PayFri, 22 May 2026 14:05:00 +0900/en/local-rewards/how-to-file-and-pitfalls-of-the-furusato-tax-one-stop-special-system/Fri, 22 May 2026 14:05:00 +0900/en/local-rewards/how-to-file-and-pitfalls-of-the-furusato-tax-one-stop-special-system/<img src="/img/thumbnail/furusato-tax-onestop-special-system-guide-en.png" alt="Featured image of post How to File and Pitfalls of the Furusato Tax One-Stop Special System" /><p>The &ldquo;One-Stop Special System&rdquo; (ワンストップ特例制度) allows salaried employees to claim Furusato Tax deductions without filing a tax return. We explain the eligibility terms, document requirements, and critical filing deadlines.</p> <h2 id="who-can-use-the-one-stop-system">Who Can Use the One-Stop System? </h2><ol> <li><strong>Salaried Workers Not Required to File Returns</strong>: If you must file a tax return for medical deductions or your first year of a mortgage, you cannot use this system.</li> <li><strong>Donated to &ldquo;5 or Fewer Municipalities&rdquo;</strong>: Donating to 6 or more cities forces you to file a tax return (multiple donations to the same city count as one).</li> </ol> <h2 id="document-checklist">Document Checklist </h2><ul> <li><strong>One-Stop Special Application Form</strong>: Mailed by the recipient city or downloaded online.</li> <li><strong>Copy of Identity Documents</strong>: Photocopies of both sides of your My Number Card (or driver&rsquo;s license + notification card).</li> </ul> <h2 id="crucial-reminders">Crucial Reminders </h2><ul> <li><strong>Deadline is January 10th (Strict)</strong>: Documents must arrive at the municipal office by Jan 10 of the following year. Missing this forces you to file a tax return.</li> <li><strong>Utilize Online Filing Apps</strong>: Many cities support online filings via apps like &ldquo;IAM,&rdquo; using your phone to scan your My Number Card, avoiding mail delays.</li> </ul>