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City Tax Reduction and Postponement System

💡 The Bottom Line
If you cannot pay taxes, don't give up, go to Ota City Hall. Reductions, postponements, or installment payments are available depending on your situation.
🗓 5W1H Overview
👤 Who
Ota citizens who have difficulty paying taxes (due to illness, unemployment, disasters, etc.)
📋 What
Application for reduction, exemption, postponement, or installment payment of city taxes
⏰ When
Before the due date, or as soon as possible after the difficulty arises (delinquent taxes accrue after the deadline)
📍 Where
Ota City Hall Citizens' Tax Division, NHI and Pension Division, Tax Collection Division
❗ Why
To temporarily ease the tax burden for citizens in economic difficulty so they can rebuild their lives
📝 How
Consult at the counter or by phone -> staff checks the situation -> submit documents -> screening -> notification
⏱ Counter consultation: 30 min to 1 hour. Notification of results: 1 to 4 weeks after application
📖 Easy Explanation

When it becomes difficult to pay taxes due to illness, unemployment, disasters, etc., Ota City has systems for "reduction/exemption" (Genmen) and "postponement" (Yuyo) to help you.

【What is Reduction/Exemption?】 A system where part or all of your tax is exempted. 【What is Postponement?】 A system where you can delay the payment for a certain period or change to installment payments.

Eligible taxes: Resident Tax, Fixed Asset Tax, National Health Insurance Tax, Light Vehicle Tax, etc. Where to apply: Ota City Hall Citizens' Tax Division (Resident/Fixed Asset Tax), National Health Insurance and Pension Division (NHI Tax).

Before giving up and saying "I can't pay", please consult at the counter or by phone first. Ignoring it will increase delinquent taxes. 📞 Contact: 0276-47-1111 (Ota City Hall main number) -> They will transfer you to the relevant division.

✅ Checklist
  • Varies depending on the situation.
    Optional
  • Can be reissued if you don't have it.
    Optional
  • A My Number Card serves as both ID and proof of individual number. A driver's license plus a separate number notification card is also acceptable.
    Required
👥 Who Qualifies
  • Those whose income decreased due to illness/hospitalization
  • Those who lost their jobs or closed businesses
  • Those whose property was damaged by disasters
  • Those receiving public assistance
❓ FAQ
Will I definitely get a reduction or postponement if I consult?
There is a screening process. However, consultation is free, and consulting early gives you more options.
Can I apply for reasons other than unemployment?
Yes. Various situations like illness, disasters, and receiving public assistance are considered. Please consult at the counter first.
The due date has already passed. Can I still consult?
Yes. Delinquent taxes will accrue, but by consulting early, installment payments or postponements may still be possible.
📎 Related Procedures
🏥 National Health Insurance Enrollment → 💰 Livelihood Protection and Self-Reliance Support → 🛡️ Disaster Victim Support and Disaster Certificate Application →

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