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by igzem
Fri May 03, 2024 1:22 pm
Forum: Real Estate
Topic: Step 1 - Mortgage Presecreening
Replies: 18
Views: 896

Re: Step 1 - Mortgage Presecreening

Many good recommendations, anyone knows banks which do not penalize for extra repayments? In general which ones are good/best (noted and AU and Paypay)? I am planning to put 20% cash, the rest to finance.
by igzem
Thu Mar 07, 2024 12:49 pm
Forum: Taxes
Topic: paying tax in Japan
Replies: 0
Views: 137

paying tax in Japan

I have account with Shinsei bank and need to pay my tax first time, My accountant sent me a slip for Easy Pay, but the bank requires normal beneficiary information (account # etc). I wonder if anyone knows if JTO has a bank and account to send money to or other options.
by igzem
Sun Feb 18, 2024 12:26 am
Forum: General
Topic: Japanese Credit Cards. What’s in your wallet?
Replies: 33
Views: 1880

Re: Japanese Credit Cards. What’s in your wallet?

I have only one card Wise. As I have favourite hotels where I stay (views , balcony) and choose airline for convenience rather than points , this works for me well in Japan and in the World.
by igzem
Tue Oct 31, 2023 12:16 am
Forum: Taxes
Topic: Help with taxes
Replies: 31
Views: 8974

Re: Help with taxes

Thank you Tkydon. BELOW IS A WORRY 1. If you do the White Return as an Individual: For each property, the Rental Income minus Loan Interest, maintenance expenses, and property taxes (and any other legitimate expenses) is treated as Taxable Income, and you have to produce all receipts. The Taxable I...
by igzem
Mon Oct 23, 2023 6:43 am
Forum: Taxes
Topic: Help with taxes
Replies: 31
Views: 8974

Re: Help with taxes

Thank you Tkydon. BELOW IS A WORRY 1. If you do the White Return as an Individual: For each property, the Rental Income minus Loan Interest, maintenance expenses, and property taxes (and any other legitimate expenses) is treated as Taxable Income, and you have to produce all receipts. The Taxable In...
by igzem
Mon Oct 16, 2023 7:03 am
Forum: Taxes
Topic: Help with taxes
Replies: 31
Views: 8974

Re: Help with taxes

Having read the saga about Aus property taxation, I have two properties in Sydney, guess need to start looking for a good accountant to protect against possible double taxation …
by igzem
Mon Oct 16, 2023 6:44 am
Forum: Local groups and meetups
Topic: Retired in Tokyo Meeting (October 23)
Replies: 5
Views: 6360

Re: Retired in Tokyo Meeting (October 23)

Ouch, will be overseas , next time.
by igzem
Mon Sep 18, 2023 3:27 am
Forum: Taxes
Topic: Recommendation of tax accountant
Replies: 12
Views: 2238

Re: Recommendation of tax accountant

Please let us know if any good result. Soon to start searching as well
by igzem
Sun Sep 03, 2023 8:52 am
Forum: Local groups and meetups
Topic: Tokyo (Shinjuku) Retirees Group
Replies: 9
Views: 4290

Re: Tokyo (Shinjuku) Retirees Group

Monday 25 can not make, but definitely interested. Living in Kanagawa.
Igor ( Sydney)
by igzem
Sun Feb 27, 2022 3:55 am
Forum: Real Estate
Topic: Renting for retirees vs buying
Replies: 7
Views: 1034

Re: Renting for retirees vs buying

Thanks Tokyo I will have to pay CGT in Aus, this is for sure. What outweighs selling it before 5 TH anniversary is stable rental income and average annual value increase of 9%. Will talk with local accountants in the know of dual taxation (if found (:) , then decide . Selling adter 5 years or so see...