Kashiwa City Community Newspaper 2025.02.01

(Format of the forms is changed）File municipal and prefectural taxes and a final income tax return at your earliest convenience

Inquiry：

Municipal and prefectural tax

　　　= Citizens' Tax Division   Tel:　7167-1124　FAX 7167-3203

Final income tax return

        ＝Kashiwa Tax Office  　Tel: 7146-2321

　Filing of municipal and prefectural taxes and a final income tax return for fiscal year of 2024 (1^st January to 31^st December 2024) is starting. Closing date of filing is 17^th March (Monday). Please file your taxes at your earliest convenience.

Please be aware that there are some changes in the format of filing municipal and prefectural taxes and a final income tax return.

Who should file?

People whose registration of residency is in Kashiwa city as of 1^st January 2025.  

 ▶ Those who file a final income tax return do not need to file municipal and prefectural taxes.　

 ▶Those who are filing their first special deduction for housing loans (mortgage deduction) need to file a final income tax return.

Pople who need to file municipal and prefectural taxes ➡ at City Hall

How to obtain the forms

  Municipal and prefectural tax filing forms will be sent out by mail on 24^th January (Friday) to those who filed the tax last year. The tax filing form is not sent out to those who filed taxes last year but are not required this year; So when the filing become necessary, please contact the Citizens’ Tax Division. To obtain the forms by mail to file taxes for the first time, contact the division.

  Please send the filled forms by post as far as possible.

  Income tax may be refunded if you file a final income tax return.  Please contact Kashiwa Tax Office for further details.　

▼To fill the form on the website of Kashiwa City

How to file forms

By post

  Please fill out the form in accordance with the guide included in the tax filing package and mail it to 277-8505 Kashiwa-shiyakusho, Shiminzei-ka (Citizens’ Tax Division, Kashiwa City Hall) by 17^th March (Monday) (postmark on the day is valid).

※If you need a receipt stamped copy of the tax filing form, please enclose the return envelope with a 110-yen postage-stamp with your address and name on the front.

Filing your tax in person at the available tax filing sites in Kashiwa City

In the venues, only the completed tax filing forms are accepted.

<Reminder> There is not any service of consultation and assistance on tax filing by the City Hall staff.

Venues for filing municipal/prefectural tax

 

Schedule	Venues	Office Hours
17th February (Monday) - 17th March (Monday)	Open space at 3rd Floor, Raccolta Kashiwa (Education and Welfare Hall)	9:00AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM – 4:00PM
10th (Monday) - 17th (Monday) March	Citizens’ meeting salon, 2nd floor, Shonan Branch office

※Not on Saturdays, Sundays and National holidays

Final income tax return ➡ at the Kashiwa Tax Office

The final income tax return form is not available at City Hall Main Building, Shonan Branch, and community centers. When you need to have ones, please contact Kashiwa Tax Office.

Procedure of filling and filing the forms

National Tax Electronic Filing and Payment System（e-Tax）

This is a convenient system that allows filing taxes, tax payments, etc. via the Internet. An electronic certificate is required to file a tax return. Your My Number Card is required to file a tax return using a smartphone.

▼Website of National Tax Agency

Directly to Kashiwa Tax Office

<Period>

17^th February (Monday) to 17^th March (Monday)

9:00AM to 4:00PM

※Not on Saturdays, Sundays and National holidays.    2^nd March (Sunday) is open.

<Others>

▶ Entry to the site requires an advance booking on LINE app, or get an entry ticket which is distributed at the site from 8:30AM. Closing time of reception may be earlier depending on the distribution situation.

▶ The forms can be submitted by posting in “the after-hours document collection box” next to the main gate of the Kashiwa Tax Office”.

▶ Parking at the Kashiwa Tax Office is not available until mid-April.

◎Further details on advance bookings can be found on the website of National Tax Agency.

By post

Please send the forms and documents to the following address by 17^th March (Monday) by post (must arrive).

〒277−8522　柏税務署  Kashiwa Zeimusho （Kashiwa Tax Office）

③People who do not need to file a final income tax return, or municipal and prefectural taxes

In principle, filing is not required. However, by adding deductions by filing a final income tax return or  municipal or prefectural taxes, you might get the income tax refund or the municipal or prefectural tax reduction.

④People with no income

In principle, filing is not required. However, in case of not filing municipal and prefectural taxes, there may be a case that the certificate to state no income will not be issued, or there will be some impact on calculation of National Health Insurance premiums and Childcare allowances.

Documents required for your tax return　

Self-identification documents (driver’s license, etc.)

Required documents for above cases ①,②＆③

Certificates required for your tax return

Type of document	Content
Documents to state your income	①Original copy of the tax withholding certificate for salary and public pension income, etc.
Documents to state the amount of the deductions	②Original copy of the insurance amount deduction certificate (National Pension Insurance premium, life insurance premium, earthquake insurance premium, long-term general insurance premium) ③Medical fees deduction, self-medication tax system certificate ④Any documents to state the amount of payment, such as  the payment receipts of National Health Insurance premium, Nursing Care Insurance premium, Latter-Stage Elderly Medical Insurance  premium, etc. ⑤Disabled Person’s certificate, etc.※only the person who is eligible to the tax exemption for disability ⑥Original copy of the receipts from donations
Others	⑦Documents to identify your Individual Number (My Number Card, or Notification Card) ⑧Self-identification documents（Driver’s license, etc.） ※When filing by post, a copy of self ID must be attached.

※Certificates must be the ones issued for fiscal year of 2024. ①,② and ⑥ documents must be the original.

Major tax reforms in fiscal year of 2025

There are major tax reforms in the following categories.

●Mortgage deduction for households with children, etc.

●Documents to be attached to and presented when filing the exemption for dependents, etc. of relatives residing outside Japan.

●Flat-rate tax reductions in respect of the spouses living in the same household.

◎Further details on the contents of reforms can be found on the website of Kashiwa City.

Have your application done for the waiver of early childhood education and care fees?

Inquiry: Nursery School Administration Division

Tel: 7128−6881　　Fax:  7164−0741

  To receive the benefits (support for the cost such as childcare fee) in accordance with the waiver system for early childhood education and care starting from 1^st  April, it is required to obtain the certificate for the certified benefits of the facility use during March. Eligibility and maximum amount to be waived vary based on the facility of your choice and condition of the household. Please make sure to check the details in advance.

Categories of eligible household

Household with difficulty in childcare at home due to both parents working, sickness, pregnancy

Applicable fee to be waived	Age of eligible child	Maximum amount to be waived (Monthly)	Required certificate
Childcare fee for Kindergartens and Authorized Day care facilities	3-year-olds of tax-exempted household	16,300 yen	Class 3 in certified Benefit of the facility use （New class 3）
	3-to 5-year- olds	11,300 yen	Class 2 in certified Benefit of the facility use （New class 2）
Monthly Fee for un-authorized day care facilities （※1）	0-to 2-year-olds of tax exempted household	42,000 yen	Class 3 in certified Benefit of the facility use （New class 3）
	3-to 5-year- olds	37,000 yen	Class 2 in certified Benefit of the facility use （New class 2）

※1 Registered un-authorized daycare facilities satisfying the national standards for guidance and supervision (including Kashiwa city certified nursery rooms), temporary day-care service projects, sick childcare projects, family support center projects, and baby-sitters.

◎Further details on procedures can be found on the website of Kashiwa City.

 “Guide to Waiver” is a helpful tool for you

On the website of Kashiwa City, “Early Childhood Education and Care – Is Your Child Eligible?” can be used to find out the eligiblity of your child. Also, “Application Guide for Waiver” is available on the website to find out the required certificates and documents.

Website of Kashiwa City

 Handling charges at convenience stores will be halved for the certificates, such as copies of residence certificates

Inquiry:

Copies of residence certificates, certificate of registered personal stamp＝Citizens’ Division　

                Tel: 7167−1128　Fax : 7160−1036

Taxation, tax exemption, and income certificates＝

Citizens’ tax Division

   　          Tel : 7168−1612　Fax : 7167−3203

From 1^st February (Saturday), handling charges for certain certificates which are requested to be issued using My-Number card at convenience stores will be the half price.  Please use this service to take advantage of the savings.

Service hours　

6:30AM to 11:00 PM

Applicable certificates

▶Copies of registered residency certificates ▶Certificate of registered personal stamp ▶ Taxation, tax exemption and income certificates

※Certificates for the latest fiscal year only

Cost　

150 yen

What to bring

My Number Card（4 digit PIN number is required）

◎ List of available convenience stores can be found on the website of Kashiwa City.

▼Website of Kashiwa City

Starting to accept the application for fixed-term use of municipal bicycle parking lots in fiscal year of 2025

Inquiry：Bicycle Facility Management Office　Tel: 7167−1304　Fax: 7160−1788

Accepting the application is starting for fixed-term use of contract for municipal bicycle parking lot for the fiscal year of 2025.

Municipal bicycle parking lots  

（“First come, first served” basis）
It is “First come, first served” basis. Please be aware that in case of any discrepancy or false declaration, the application is not valid.

▶ Kita-Kashiwa Station

Kita-guchi (North exit) Dai-ichi (1) & Dai-ni (2)

▶ Toyoshiki Station

Minami-guchi (South exit) Dai-ichi (1), Kita-guchi (North exit) Dai-ichi (1)

▶Shin-Kashiwa Station

 Higashi-guchi (East exit) Dai-ichi (1)

 Nishi-guchi (West exit) Dai-ichi (1) & Dai-ni (2)

▶ Masuo Station

 Higashi-guchi (East exit) Dai-ichi (1) & Dai-ni (2)

 Nishig-guchi (West exit) Dai-ichi (1) & Dai-ni (2)

▶ Sakasai Station

 Higashi-guchi (East exit) Dai-ichi (1)

 Nishi-guchi (West exit) Dai-ichi (1)

▶Takayanagi Station

 Higashi-guchi (East exit) Dai-ichi (1), Dai-ni (2) & Dai-san (3),

 Nishi-guchi (Weat exit) Dai-ichi (1)

▶ Otsugaoka   ▶ Nakanohashi

Procedure

Online	From 9:00AM 3rd February (Monday) to 5:00PM  26th February (Wednesday), on the website of Kashiwa city  ※Payment is by credit card or “PayPay” payment app
Apply directly to the bicycle parking lot of your preference	Procedure／▶From 6:00AM 3rd  February (Monday), obtain application form and payment slip at the main bicycle parking lot at each station. ▶Pay the fee at a convenience store. ▶Bring the application form and the receipt to the main bicycle parking lot

▼Website of Kashiwa City

Bicycle parking lots by designated administrators

  Bicycle parking lots have different procedures in the application processes, terms, and procedures. Please contact the administrator directly.

Bicycle parking lots by designated administrator	Procedure	Administrator
▶Kashiwa Station  Higashi-guchi (East exit)  Dai-ichi (1), Dai-ni (2), Dai-san (3), Dai-yon (4), Dai-go (5) & Dai-roku (6) ▶Kashiwa Station Nishi-guchi (West exit) Dai-ichi (1), Dai-ni (2), Dai-yon (4), Daigo (5), Dai-roku (6), Dai-nana (7), & Dai-hachi (8)	▶Website of Shibazono Development ※Payment is by credit card, at convenience stores, by “PayPay”app, or “Pay-easy”	Shibazono Development Tel:050-2018-3907
▶Minami-Kashiwa Station Higashi-guchi (East exit) Dai-ichi (1) & Dai-ni (2) ▶Kita-Kashiwa Sation Minami-guchi (South exit) Dai-ichi (1), Dai-ni (2) & Dai-san (3)	Contact NCD	NCD Tel:0120-3566-21

▼Website of Kashiwa City

Share Cycle Service is launched！

Inquiry: Transportation Policy Division

Tel:　7167−1219　Fax: 7160−1788

As an easy way to get around, we are launching the “Share Cycle” service, which allows you to rent an electrically assisted bicycle simply by registering the membership via the app. Why not choose a share bicycle in your everyday lifestyle, such as going out and commuting?

Share Cycles, rent and return at any time

・Electric bicycle makes riding easier.

・Easy to rent by registering and accessing from Smartphone app “HELLO CYCLING”.

・You can return Share Cycles to any HELLO CYCLING stations in and outside Kashiwa city.

・Share Cycles is 24-hour-service. When you need any help in case of problem, you can contact the call center.

Launching schedule

5^th February (Wednesday)

Locations of Share Cycle Station

▶Kashiwa station area, Minami-kashiwa station area,

Shin-kashiwa station area, Takayanagi station area

▶Parks, municipal bicycle parking lots, City Hall, etc.

 More than 60 stations in Kashiwa city. Wider area and more stations are scheduled.

Charges

 

Unit	Charges
	Till the end of March	April afterward
First 30 minutes	130 yen	160 yen
Every additional 15 minutes afterward	100 yen	160 yen
Up to 12 hours	1,800 yen	2,500 yen

Website of Kashiwa City

Procedure（Very simple）

STEP1  Register and create your account

✓Download the app.

✓Enter the required data

✓Registration Done!

▼For iPhone, iPad

▼For Android

STEP２　Book a bicycle

✓Select the Share Cycles station on the map on the app

✓Book the bicycle

(Booking can be available 30 minutes before the rent.)

✓Confirm the method of payment

STEP3  Let’s ride

✓Identify the bicycle of your booking.

✓Tap “Unlock” on the app.

✓Ready for you to ride.

Extension of free vaccination period for HPV

Inquiry : Health Promotion Division Tel : 7128－8166

The free vaccination period will be extended for vaccines to prevent infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV), which causes cervical cancer.

Eligibility

Women born between 2 April 1997 and 1 April 2009, and between 1 April 2022 and 31 March 2025 with HPV vaccination more than once

Deadline

31st March (Tuesday) 2026

What to bring

Mother and Child Health Handbook、Self-Identification document

◎Vaccination requirements and available medical institutions can be found on the website of Kashiwa City.

Closure of Kashiwa Station Administrative Service Center

Inquiry: Citizens' Division   Tel: 7167−1128

Kashiwa Station Administrative Service Center     Tel:　7168−5500

Passport Center   Tel:　7167−9001

Due to the system update and preparation for relocation, they are scheduled to be closed on the following days.　

Scheduled for closure

8^th (Saturday) and 25^th (Tuesday) February

Closed services

Kashiwa Station Administrative Service Center, Passport Center (25^th Feb only)

Free legal advice and administrative procedure support for residents of foreign language

Inquiry: Kashiwa Cross-cultural Center (KCC)

Tel: 7157-0281

Schedule

The 4th Wednesday of every month (1:00pm-5:00pm)

Venue

Kashiwa Cross-cultural Center (KCC) (Palette Kashiwa)

Reminder

Booking in advance is required for the consultation.