If you make a profit from trading with Exness, you may be required to file a tax return.If you earn profits from Exness trading over a one-year period (January 1 to December 31) that exceed 200,000 yen for salaried employees or 480,000 yen for non-salaried individuals, you are required to file a tax return. However, please note that if you use multiple overseas FX brokers or have other “miscellaneous income subject to comprehensive taxation,” you may be required to file a tax return regardless of your annual profit or loss with Exness.
Exness specializes in high-leverage trading of up to 2,000:1 (*). Since you can aim for significant profits even with small investments of just a few thousand yen, there are many cases where you will need to file a tax return.While filing a tax return may seem complicated, the process has become increasingly digital in recent years, and it is now possible to complete all procedures using a smartphone. However, the filing period is a relatively tight one-month window from February 16 to March 15, so we recommend familiarizing yourself in advance with the tax filing system, required documents, and filing methods.
(*) Leveraged trading involves high risk, and you may lose all of your invested capital. Please ensure you fully understand the risks before trading.
Please review the basic information you need to report your profits from trading with Exness, including what a tax return is and in which situations it is required.
"Tax filing" refers to the process of reporting your income for the calendar year (January 1 to December 31) to the tax office and paying the corresponding income tax. The filing period is one month, from February 16 to March 15, and both offline and online filing methods are available.Filing a tax return is an important procedure related to tax payment, which is a civic duty. Please be aware that if you are required to file a tax return but fail to do so within the filing period, you may be subject to late payment penalties or failure-to-file surcharges.
Please note that while you pay income tax when filing your tax return, the local income tax based on this income is calculated by each local government, and you will be notified of the final amount around June. You will be required to pay the local income tax using the payment method you selected when filing your tax return.
When trading with Exness, you are required to file a tax return if your total realized gains or losses from trading for the year exceed 200,000 yen for salaried employees or 480,000 yen for non-salaried individuals.
However, if you trade with overseas FX brokers other than Exness, you must aggregate your gains and losses to determine whether you need to file a tax return. Please also note that if you have any other income classified as miscellaneous income subject to comprehensive taxation, you must aggregate it with your annual gains and losses from Exness to determine whether you need to file a tax return.
Please note that the tax rates on annual FX trading profits differ between overseas FX brokers—such as Exness—and domestic FX brokers. Additionally, the rules regarding the offsetting of gains and losses and the carryover of losses also differ between overseas and domestic FX brokers.
Annual profits earned from trading with Exness are combined with annual gains and losses from other overseas FX trading, as well as income classified as miscellaneous income under the comprehensive taxation system. Various deductions and necessary expenses are then subtracted to calculate the taxable income. The income tax amount is determined by applying the prescribed income tax rate to this taxable income. The tax rate applied to profits from overseas FX trading, including Exness, is a progressive tax system that increases in proportion to the amount of taxable income.As shown below, income tax ranging from 5% to 45% is levied depending on the taxable income.
| Taxable income | Income tax rate (*1) | Deduction | Resident Tax |
| Less than 1,950,000 yen | 5% | Free | 10% |
| 1,950,000 yen or more but less than 3,300,000 yen | 10% | 97,500 yen | 10% |
| 3,300,000 yen or more but less than 6,950,000 yen | 20% | 427,500 yen | 10% |
| 6,950,000 yen or more but less than 9,000,000 yen | 23% | 636,000 yen | 10% |
| 9,000,000 yen or more but less than 18,000,000 yen | 33% | 1,536,000 yen | 10% |
| 18,000,000 yen or more but less than 40,000,000 yen | 40% | 2,796,000 yen | 10% |
| 40,000,000 yen and up | 45% | 4,796,000 yen | 10% |
| Less than 1,950,000 yen | |
| Income tax rate (*1) | 5% |
| Deduction | Free |
| Resident Tax | 10% |
| 1,950,000 yen or more but less than 3,300,000 yen | |
| Income tax rate (*1) | 10% |
| Deduction | 97,500 yen |
| Resident Tax | 10% |
| 3,300,000 yen or more but less than 6,950,000 yen | |
| Income tax rate (*1) | 20% |
| Deduction | 427,500 yen |
| Resident Tax | 10% |
| 6,950,000 yen or more but less than 9,000,000 yen | |
| Income tax rate (*1) | 23% |
| Deduction | 636,000 yen |
| Resident Tax | 10% |
| 9,000,000 yen or more but less than 18,000,000 yen | |
| Income tax rate (*1) | 33% |
| Deduction | 1,536,000 yen |
| Resident Tax | 10% |
| 18,000,000 yen or more but less than 40,000,000 yen | |
| Income tax rate (*1) | 40% |
| Deduction | 2,796,000 yen |
| Resident Tax | 10% |
| Over 40,000,000 yen | |
| Income tax rate (*1) | 45% |
| Deduction | 4,796,000 yen |
| Resident Tax | 10% |
(*1) Until December 31, 2037, a 2.1% Special Income Tax for Reconstruction will be added to income tax.
For example, if your "taxable income"—calculated by subtracting various deductions and expenses from your annual profit at Exness—is 2 million yen (assuming you have no other income), your income tax liability would be as follows:
2,000,000 yen × 10% – 97,500 yen
= 102,500 yen
Profits earned from both overseas and domestic FX trading are classified as “miscellaneous income.” However, please note that there are differences in tax classifications, tax rates, and the ability to offset gains against losses or carry forward losses.
| Overseas FX (Exness) | Domestic FX | |
| Classification of Income | Miscellaneous Income | |
| Tax District | Comprehensive taxation | Separate Taxation |
| Tax rate | Progressive taxation | A flat rate of 20.315% (*1) |
| Loss Carryforward | Losses and gains can be offset against each other within the "miscellaneous income subject to comprehensive taxation" category | Losses and gains from "miscellaneous income related to futures trading" can be offset against each other |
| Loss carryforward | Not allowed | Losses can be carried forward for up to three years |
| Classification of Income | |
| Overseas FX (Exness) |
Miscellaneous Income |
| Domestic FX | Miscellaneous Income |
| Tax District | |
| Overseas FX (Exness) |
Comprehensive taxation |
| Domestic FX | Separate Taxation |
| Tax rate | |
| Overseas FX (Exness) |
Progressive taxation |
| Domestic FX | A flat rate of 20.315% (*1) |
| Loss Carryforward | |
| Overseas FX (Exness) |
Losses and gains can be offset against "miscellaneous income subject to comprehensive taxation" |
| Domestic FX | Losses and gains from "miscellaneous income related to futures trading" can be offset against each other |
| Loss carryforward | |
| Overseas FX (Exness) |
Not allowed |
| Domestic FX | Losses can be carried forward for up to three years |
(*1) Until December 31, 2037, a 0.315% reconstruction tax will be added, resulting in a flat rate of 20.315%.
Please note that, as mentioned above, profits and losses from overseas FX brokers such as Exness cannot be combined with those from domestic FX brokers.
We support both online and offline tax filing. In recent years, with the widespread adoption of the internet and My Number cards, you can complete the entire process—including paying your income tax—using just a smartphone. While you will need to prepare documents to determine your income and deductions when preparing your tax return, the online process is very smooth since you generally don’t need to visit the tax office or submit documents by mail.
The income tax filing process involves preparing a tax return, submitting it to the tax office, and paying the income tax. You can complete all or part of these procedures using a computer or smartphone, or by mailing the forms or bringing them to the tax office in person. Please choose the method that works best for you.The most convenient method is "e-Tax (National Tax Agency Electronic Filing and Payment System)." Simply follow the on-screen instructions to enter your information, and the system will automatically calculate your tax liability and complete the income tax payment process for you. Other options include using accounting software or hiring a tax accountant.
When filing your annual tax return, you must accurately report your annual income and deductions to determine and pay the correct amount of tax. If you make a mistake in the amounts and end up overpaying or underpaying, you will have to file an amended return, which is time-consuming and requires additional effort. Please also note that if you realize after the filing deadline that you underreported your income, you may be subject to a penalty for underreporting. The documents required for filing your tax return are primarily as follows.
| Tax Return (for offline filing) | You can obtain these forms for free at your local tax office, city hall, or bank. You can also download them from the National Tax Agency website or use e-Tax to prepare your tax return. |
| Certificate of Deduction | We may not be able to confirm certain deductions based solely on information from your resident registration. If you are eligible for deductions such as National Health Insurance premiums, private insurance premiums, or medical expenses, please have the relevant documents ready. |
| Receipts for expenses | Please prepare receipts for necessary expenses, such as books related to FX trading, seminar registration fees, and the purchase and monthly fees for devices required for trading. |
| Withholding Tax Statement (for Salaried Employees) | Your year-end tax adjustment withholding statement will be distributed by your employer by the end of January. |
| Annual Transaction Report | You can easily download your annual trading report from Exness via MT4/MT5. If you trade across multiple accounts, including those with other brokers, you must obtain reports for all of them. |
| My Number Card and Proof of Identity | If you file your tax return via e-Tax, you will need to scan your My Number Card. If you file by mail or in person at a tax office, you will need to provide your My Number Card or other identification documents. |
| Tax Return (for offline filing) |
You can obtain these forms for free at your local tax office, city hall, or bank. You can also download them from the National Tax Agency website or use e-Tax to prepare your tax return. |
| Certificate of Deduction |
We may not be able to confirm certain deductions based solely on information from your resident registration. Please have any relevant documents on hand, such as those for National Health Insurance premiums, private insurance premiums, or medical expense deductions. |
| Receipts for expenses |
Please prepare receipts for necessary expenses, such as books related to FX trading, seminar registration fees, and the purchase and monthly fees for devices required for trading. |
| Withholding Tax Statement (for Salaried Employees) |
Your year-end tax adjustment withholding statement will be distributed by your employer by the end of January. |
| Annual Transaction Report |
You can easily download your annual trading report from Exness via MT4/MT5. If you trade across multiple accounts, including those with other brokers, you must obtain reports for all of them. |
| My Number Card and Proof of Identity |
If you file your tax return using e-Tax, you will need to scan your My Number Card. If you file by mail or in person at a tax office, you will need to present your My Number Card or other identification documents. |
When filing your tax return for profits earned from trading with Exness, the following items are generally deductible as business expenses for FX trading:
Please note, however, that expenses such as internet service fees, the purchase price of various devices, and monthly service fees—which may be incurred for purposes other than FX trading—may not be recognized as business expenses in some cases. Additionally, the purchase price of devices expected to be used over the long term is subject to depreciation. Please depreciate these expenses based on the purchase price as outlined below and record them as business expenses.
| Cost of purchasing equipment | Depreciation |
| Less than 100,000 yen | Deduct the full amount as an expense in the year in which it qualifies as a consumable |
| 100,000 yen or more but less than 200,000 yen | The purchase price is expensed over a three-year useful life |
| 200,000 yen or more | The purchase price is expensed over a four-year useful life |
| Cost of purchasing equipment |
Depreciation |
| Less than 100,000 yen | Deduct the full amount as an expense in the applicable year as a consumable item |
| 100,000 yen or more but less than 200,000 yen |
The purchase price is expensed over a three-year useful life |
| 200,000 yen or more | The purchase price is expensed over a four-year useful life |
You can easily access your Exness Annual Trading Report via Exness’s trading platforms, MT4 (MetaTrader 4) and MT5 (MetaTrader 5). However, while you can view your trading history and annual profit and loss on the MT4/MT5 mobile apps, you cannot download the report. Please use the desktop versions of MT4/MT5 to download or print your Annual Trading Report.
Here's how to obtain your annual trading report from Exness's MT4/MT5.
Log in to Exness MT4/MT5 using the ID and password for the trading account you want to view the annual trading report for, then click the "Account History" tab in the "Toolbox" at the bottom of the screen.
(*)MetaTrader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, MT4, and MT5 are trademarks or registered trademarks of MetaQuotes Ltd.
Right-click in the Account History window and select "Specify Period."
On the "Specify Period" screen, enter "January 1" as the start date and "December 31" as the end date, then click "OK."
The "Account History" window displays the transaction history for the specified period from January 1 to December 31. Right-click within the window, select "Report," choose "Open XML" or "HTML" as the file format, and save it to a location of your choice.
If you select "Open XML" as the file format, you can view the annual transaction report in an Excel file; if you select "HTML," you can view it in a web browser.
The Annual Trading Report allows you to review your trading performance from various perspectives, including the trading history, profits and losses, and win rate for the past year in the relevant trading account. While the report contains a variety of information, the key items to review when preparing your tax return are "Closed Trade P/L" for MT4 and "Total P/L" for MT5. Please note that if you trade across multiple accounts, including those with other brokers, you must obtain the Annual Trading Report for all of your trading accounts.
You can easily view your Exness trading history in the Exness Personal Area. Simply log in to the Exness Personal Area, go to the "Performance" page, select the desired time period, and your trading history will be displayed.
If you perform this operation on a PC, you can save your trading history in CSV format. In addition, although you cannot save the data, you can view your trading history on the Exness Terminal, the MT4/MT5 mobile apps, and the Exness mobile app. Exness also sends daily and monthly trading history reports via email, so please feel free to use this service as needed.
Here’s how to prepare, file, and pay taxes using Exness:
You can file your tax return either on paper or online using e-Tax (the National Tax Agency’s electronic filing and payment system).
At the top of Form 1 of the income tax return, enter your personal information, such as your address, name, date of birth, and My Number (individual identification number). Also enter the name of the tax office with jurisdiction over your case, the date the return is filed, and the tax year.
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In the name of the Internal Revenue Service |
(e.g., Shinjuku) |
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Date of Filing |
(e.g., February 16, 2024) |
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Title |
Example) 05: Confirm |
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Current address |
(Example) 501, 1-2-3 Shinjuku, Tokyo 160-0000 |
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My Number (Individual Number) |
(Example) 000123456789 |
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Date of Birth |
Example) 3 55.3.1 |
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Name (with phonetic spelling) |
Example: Ichiro Suzuki / Ichiro Suzuki |
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Address as of January 1 of the tax year |
Example) As above |
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Occupation / House Name / Pen Name |
(e.g., office worker) |
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Name of the head of household |
(e.g., Ichiro Suzuki) |
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Types |
Leave blank |
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Extra Strong |
Leave blank |
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Phone number |
090-1234-5678 |
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In the name of the Inland Revenue Department |
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(e.g., Shinjuku) |
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Date of Filing |
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(e.g., February 16, 2024) |
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Title |
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Example) 05: Confirm |
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Current address |
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(Example) 501, 1-2-3 Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0000 |
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My Number (Individual Number) |
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(Example) 000123456789 |
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Date of Birth |
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Example) 3 55.3.1 |
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Name (with phonetic spelling) |
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Example: Ichiro Suzuki / Ichiro Suzuki |
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Address as of January 1 of the tax year |
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Example) As above |
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Occupation / House Name / Pen Name |
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(e.g., office worker) |
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Name of the head of household |
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(e.g., Ichiro Suzuki) |
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Types |
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No entry |
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Extra Strong |
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Leave blank |
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Phone number |
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090-1234-5678 |
① Please enter the name of your local tax office.
② For the "Date of Filing" field, please enter only the date you are filing your tax return.
③ In the subject line, enter the year of the tax filing period and write "Final" immediately after "Income Tax and Special Reconstruction Income Tax."
④ For your current address, please provide your full residential address, including the postal code, street number, and apartment number. If you are self-employed or otherwise pay taxes based on the address of your office or place of business, please circle either “Business Premises, Office, Residence, etc.,” and enter the address of your office or business in the upper section and your residential address in the lower section.
⑤ Please enter your Individual Number (My Number).
⑥ Please enter your date of birth using the Japanese era name. The corresponding numbers for each era are as follows.
| Meiji | 1 |
| Taisho | 2 |
| Showa | 3 |
| Heisei | 4 |
| Reiwa | 5 |
⑦ For "Name" and "Furigana," please enter your full name in both katakana and kanji.
⑧ If your address as of January 1 of the tax year is the same as the address listed in ④, enter "Same as above"; if it is different, please enter your current address.
⑨ Occupation: If you have a business name or trade name, please enter it here. If you are a sole proprietor, please enter your occupation (e.g., “XX Retail Business” or “XX Sales Business”) in the “Occupation” field. If you have a business name or trade name, please enter it here.
⑩ In the "Head of Household's Name and Relationship" section, please enter the head of household's name and your relationship to them. If you are the head of household yourself, please write "Self."
⑪ Please check all boxes that apply to you from the following categories: "Blue Return Filers," "Those Using Form 3 of the Tax Return," "Those Subject to the Taxation System for Overseas Relocation," and "Those Using Form 4 of the Tax Return." If none apply, leave the box blank.
⑫ Please mark the "Extra-Heavy" box only if you qualify as a special farmer.
⑬ For the phone number, please circle "Home," "Work," or "Mobile" and enter the number.
Please also enter the year of the filing period indicated in the title, as well as your "address," "name and phonetic spelling," and "business name" on Form 2 of your tax return.
On Form 1 of the tax return, enter the total profit from your Exness trading under "Ke" in the "Income Amounts, etc." section. If you have profits from overseas FX brokers other than Exness, please combine them and enter the total amount.Next, enter the amount obtained by subtracting necessary expenses from the income amount entered in "K" in Item 9 of "Income Amounts, etc." Enter the "Total of Items 7–9" in Item 10, then calculate the "Total of Items 1–6 + Item 10 + Item 11" and enter it in Item 12.
On Form 2 of the income tax return, under "Breakdown of Income (Withholding Tax for Income Tax and Special Reconstruction Income Tax)," enter the breakdown of the "Total Income" and "Total Income" amounts you entered in Step 1.
If the income amount entered in "K" includes profits earned from overseas FX trading or other sources other than Exness, enter all such amounts in the "Breakdown of Income" section.
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Types of Income |
Example) Miscellaneous |
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Event |
Example: Margin trading |
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The "name" and "corporate number or address" of the payer of wages and other payments, etc. |
例)Exness (SC) Ltd 9A CT House, 2nd floor, Providence, Mahe, Seychelles |
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Amount Received |
Example: 1,500,000 yen |
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Withholding tax amount |
Example: 0 yen |
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Total amount of withholding tax |
Example: 0 yen |
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Types of Income |
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Example) Miscellaneous |
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Event |
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Example: Margin trading |
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The "name" and "corporate number or address" of the payer of wages and other payments, etc. |
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例)Exness (SC) Ltd 9A CT House, 2nd floor, Providence, Mahe, Seychelles |
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Amount Received |
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Example: 1,500,000 yen |
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Withholding tax amount |
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Example: 0 yen |
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Total amount of withholding tax |
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Example: 0 yen |
① For the type of income, enter "Miscellaneous" or "Miscellaneous Income."
② For the "Type of Transaction" field, please enter "Margin Trading" to clearly indicate that this is an overseas FX transaction.
③ For the "Name" and "Corporate Number or Address" of the payer (e.g., for salary payments), enter the company name "Exness (SC) Ltd" and the address "9A CT House, 2nd floor, Providence, Mahe, Seychelles."
④ Enter the gross income amount before deducting necessary expenses.
⑤ Enter "0" yen for the withholding tax amount. *This is because overseas FX brokers, including Exness, do not withhold taxes.
Next, enter the applicable deduction amounts in items ⑬ through ㉔, and enter the total amount in item ㉕. If you qualify for items ㉖ through ㉘, enter the applicable deduction amounts, and enter the amount obtained by adding ㉕ to ㉘ in item ㉙.
Subtract the amount listed in Item (x) under "Amounts Deducted from Income" from the amount listed in Item (12) on Form 1 of the Income Tax Return, "Income Amounts, etc." Enter the resulting amount in Item (x) under "Tax Calculation."
(*) Amounts less than 1,000 yen will be rounded down.
Multiply the taxable income in item (27) by the prescribed tax rate, subtract the deduction amount, and calculate the income tax. Enter the resulting tax amount in item (29), “Tax Calculation.”
| Taxable income | Tax Calculation Formula (Tax Rates and Deductions) |
| Free | Free |
| From 1, 000 yen to 1,949,000 yen |
Taxable income × 5% |
| From 1,950,000 yen to 3,299,000 yen |
Taxable income × 10% – 97,500 yen |
| From 3,300 ,000 yen to 6,949,000 yen |
Taxable income × 20% – 427,500 yen |
| From 6,950 ,000 yen to 8,999,000 yen |
Taxable income × 23% – 636,000 yen |
| 9,000,000 yen to 17,999,000 yen |
Taxable income × 33% – 1,536,000 yen |
| 18,000,000 yen to 39,999,000 yen |
Taxable income × 40% – 2,796,000 yen |
| Starting at 40, 000,000 yen |
Taxable income × 45% – 4,796,000 yen |
| Taxable income | Tax Calculation Formula (Tax Rate and Deductions) |
| Free | Free |
| From 1, 000 yen to 1,949,000 yen |
Taxable income × 5% |
| From 1,950,000 yen to 3,299,000 yen |
Taxable income × 10% – 97,500 yen |
| From 3,300 ,000 yen to 6,949,000 yen |
Taxable income × 20% – 427,500 yen |
| From 6,950 ,000 yen to 8,999,000 yen |
Taxable income × 23% – 636,000 yen |
| 9,000,000 yen to 17,999,000 yen |
Taxable income × 33% – 1,536,000 yen |
18,000,000–39,999,000 yen |
Taxable income × 40% – 2,796,000 yen |
| Starting at 40, 000,000 yen |
Taxable income × 45% – 4,796,000 yen |
Add the 2.1% Special Income Tax for Reconstruction to the tax amount determined in Item ㉛ to calculate the final tax amount, and enter it in Item 51, “Tax Payable.” If a refund is due, enter the amount in Item 52, “Tax Refund.”
Subtract the amounts listed in items (11) through (15) in order, and enter the result in item (16). Enter the result of (16) minus (17) in item (17), then enter the amount obtained by multiplying the amount in item (17) by 2.1% (Special Income Tax for Reconstruction) in item (18). Finally, enter the total of (17) and (18) in item (19).
Subtract the amounts in items (15) through (17) from the amount in item (16), and enter the result in item (18). If the amount in item (18) is a positive number, round down any amount less than 100 yen. If it is a negative number, enter the amount as is without rounding.
If your calculation results in a tax refund, enter the bank account where you wish to receive the refund in the "Place to Receive Tax Refund" section at the bottom right of Form 1 of your tax return. After you file your tax return, the refund will be deposited into the designated account within approximately one to one and a half months.
On Form 2 of your tax return, under “Information Regarding Resident Tax and Business Tax,” mark the box corresponding to your preferred method of paying resident tax. If you wish to have your resident tax deducted from your salary, mark “Special Collection”; if you wish to pay it yourself, mark “Self-Payment.” If you select “Self-Payment,” a payment notice will be sent to your current address; please be sure to pay your resident tax by the due date.
When filing your income tax return, you must pay the final amount of income tax by the filing deadline. On the other hand, since local tax rates and other factors vary by municipality, your local municipality will calculate and determine the tax amount, and a “Local Tax Assessment Notice” will be sent to you around June. If you selected “Self-Payment” when filing your income tax return, this Local Tax Assessment Notice will be mailed to your home. A payment slip is enclosed, so please pay the tax yourself.If you selected “Special Withholding,” the notice will be mailed to your employer. Since arrangements will be made to pay your resident tax in installments via payroll deduction from June through May of the following year, you will not need to make the payment yourself. However, if you do not want your employer to know that you have income other than salary income (including FX trading), please select “Pay by Yourself” when filing your tax return and make the payment yourself.
Go to the "Tax Return Preparation Corner" on the National Tax Agency website. Click on one of the following options: "e-Tax via Smartphone," "e-Tax via IC Card Reader/Writer," or "e-Tax via ID and Password." If none of these methods are available to you, please select "Print and Submit," which allows you to prepare your tax return using e-Tax and then submit it by mail or in person at a tax office.
The instructions for the next steps will vary depending on the method you selected. Please follow the instructions to proceed to the "Select the tax return(s) to file" step.
If you have a My Number Card and either a smartphone capable of reading it or an IC card reader/writer, you can link it to "My Number Portal." My Number Portal is an online service designed to streamline administrative procedures. Since the social insurance premiums and various deductions recorded by the government are automatically reflected in e-Tax, you can file your tax return more smoothly.
Click "Prepare Tax Returns for the 2023 Tax Year."
The types of taxes you can file will be displayed; select "Income Tax."
Click "Next" to proceed to the tax return preparation screen.
Enter your date of birth in the "Date of Birth" field.Under "Questions Regarding Your Tax Return," select "Yes" for "Do you have any income to report other than wages?" Two additional questions will appear. Select "Yes" or "No" for "Have you received approval for the Blue Return from the tax office?" and "Have you received a notice of estimated tax payments from the tax office?", then click "Next."
Under "Income Subject to Comprehensive Taxation," click "Enter" under "Miscellaneous Income" > "Other."
An explanation regarding "Entering Miscellaneous (Other) Income" will appear; click "Enter."
Once the "Miscellaneous (Other) Income" entry screen appears, proceed with entering the information from the top down. When you have finished entering the information, click "Confirm Entry."
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Event |
Example: Select "Other" and enter "Margin Trading" |
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Does this fall under your job responsibilities? |
Example: "No" |
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Amount Received |
(e.g.) 1,500,000 |
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Necessary expenses |
(e.g.) 100,000 |
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Withholding tax amount (□ Unpaid withholding tax amount) |
Not recorded |
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Place of income or corporate number |
(e.g., Providence, Mahé, Seychelles) |
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Name of the payer of remuneration, etc. |
Example) Exness (SC) Ltd |
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Event |
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Example: Select "Other" and enter "Margin Trading" |
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Does this fall within the scope of your duties? |
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Example: "No" |
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Amount Received |
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(e.g.) 1,500,000 |
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Necessary expenses |
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(e.g.) 100,000 |
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Withholding tax amount (□ Unpaid withholding tax amount) |
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Not recorded |
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Place of income or corporate number |
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(e.g., Providence, Mahé, Seychelles) |
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Name of the payer of remuneration, etc. |
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Example) Exness (SC) Ltd |
① Select "Other" for the category, and enter "Margin Trading" in the details field that appears.
② If this does not apply to your work, select "No."
③ For "Income Amount," enter the total amount of gains and losses incurred on Exness. If you trade using multiple Exness accounts, obtain the annual trading statements for all accounts where you have conducted trades and enter the total amount of all gains and losses.
④ Enter the expenses incurred from FX trading with Exness.
⑤ You do not need to enter withholding tax. Trading with overseas FX brokers, including Exness, is not subject to withholding tax.
⑥ Since the field for the source of income or corporate number is limited to 28 full-width characters, enter "Providence, Mahe, Seychelles." The correct address for Exness is "9A CT House, 2nd floor, Providence, Mahe, Seychelles."
⑦ Enter the name of the payer of the remuneration, etc., in full-width characters as "Exness (SC) Ltd."
Once the confirmation screen appears, review the details and click "Next." If you need to make corrections, click "Correct"; if you have miscellaneous (other) income from sources other than Exness, click "Enter Another Entry" and repeat Step 4 to enter all your income.
Once you have entered all your income and taxable income amounts, click "Next."
If you have income other than from trading with Exness or other overseas FX brokers, click "Enter" under the relevant section to ensure you enter all your income. Once you have entered all your income, click "Finish Entering (Next)."
Enter your income deductions. The "Basic Deduction (480,000 yen)" is displayed by default. If you have any income deductions other than the basic deduction, click "Enter" for the applicable item and enter the details. Once you have entered all deduction amounts, click "Finish Entering (Next)."
If you qualify for any tax credits or other items, click "Enter" for each item to enter the information. Once you have finished entering all the information, click "Finish Entering (Next)."
Based on the information you have entered, the system will automatically calculate your "taxable income" and "tax amount," and display both the results and your input. After verifying that the tax amount (or refund amount, if applicable) and your input are correct, click "Next" if everything is accurate. If there are any omissions or errors in your input, click "Edit" below each item to make corrections.
If a refund is due, the refund amount will be displayed. Below the refund amount, you will see "Select Payment Method"; please select your preferred payment method.
If you need to enter information regarding resident tax, etc., click "Resident Tax and Business Tax Information" and fill in the required fields. If you do not need to enter any information regarding resident tax, etc., click "Finish Entering (Next)."
Check the box for your preferred method of paying resident tax. If you wish to have the tax deducted from your salary, check "Special Collection"; if you wish to pay it yourself, check "Self-Payment." If you select "Self-Payment," a payment notice will be sent to your current address, so please pay your resident tax by the due date.
Enter your tax jurisdiction information and personal details such as your name and address, then click "Next."
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Place of Tax Payment |
(e.g.) Residence |
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Address or place of business, etc. |
(e.g.) 501, 1-2-3 Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0000 |
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Address as of January 1, 2023 |
Example) Yes |
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Submit to the Tax Office first |
Example) Tokyo/Shinjuku (automatically populated from ②) 0 |
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Reference Number |
Example: 012345567 |
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Date of Submission |
(e.g., February 16, 2024) |
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Place of Tax Payment |
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(e.g.) Residence |
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Address or place of business, etc. |
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(e.g.) 501, 1-2-3 Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0000 |
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Address as of January 1, 2023 |
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Example) Yes |
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Submit to the Tax Office first |
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Example: Tokyo/Shinjuku (automatically populated from ②) |
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Reference Number |
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Example: 012345567 |
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Date of Submission |
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(e.g., February 16, 2024) |
① Select your place of tax payment: your residence or place of business, etc.
② For "Address or Business Location," enter the address of the person selected in step ①.
③ If your address as of January 1, 2023, differs from the address you entered in step ②, select "No" and enter your address as of January 1, 2023.
④ Select the tax office to which you are submitting your return from the "Tax Jurisdiction" drop-down menu.
⑤ Enter the reference number if it is provided on the tax return or other documents sent by the tax office.
⑥ For the "Date of Submission," enter the date you submit your tax return. If you are printing and submitting the form, you may leave this field blank and fill it in by hand after printing.
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Name (in Katakana) |
Example: Ichiro Suzuki |
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Full Name (Chinese characters) |
(e.g.) Ichiro Suzuki |
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Phone number |
090-1234-5678 |
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Name of the head of household |
(e.g., Ichiro Suzuki) |
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Relationship to the head of household |
(e.g., I) |
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Occupation |
(e.g., office worker) |
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House Name / Pen Name |
Leave blank (displayed as "Kokzei Shoten" for example) |
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Name (in Katakana) |
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Example: Ichiro Suzuki |
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Full Name (Chinese characters) |
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(e.g.) Ichiro Suzuki |
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Phone number |
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090-1234-5678 |
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Name of the head of household |
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(e.g., Ichiro Suzuki) |
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Relationship to the head of household |
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(e.g., I) |
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Occupation |
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(e.g., office worker) |
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House Name / Pen Name |
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Leave blank (displayed as "Kokzei Shoten" as an example) |
① Name (Kana): Please enter your name in Kana.
② Name (Kanji): Please enter your name in kanji.
③ Select one of the following: home, work, or mobile, and enter the number.
④ The head of household’s name will appear automatically when you click “I am the head of household.” If you are not the head of household, enter the head of household’s name.
⑤ The relationship to the head of household will automatically be displayed as "Self" if you click "I am the head of household" in step ④. If you are not the head of household, enter your relationship to the head of household.
⑥ For occupation, enter your status (e.g., company employee or pension recipient). If you are self-employed, enter a specific occupation in the occupation field (e.g., "XX Retail Business" or "XX Sales Business").
⑦ Enter your trade name or pen name if you are a sole proprietor and have one.
If you selected "Print and submit the tax return" in Step 1, you will be prompted to enter your My Number. Enter your My Number (individual identification number) using half-width digits in the "My Number" field, then click "Next."
If you do not know your My Number, leave the field blank and click "Next." A warning message will appear, but if you are unable to enter your My Number at this time, you can click "No" to proceed to the next screen.
We accept tax returns submitted both online and offline. If you have prepared your tax return using e-Tax, you can submit it directly through the e-Tax system. Please submit paper tax returns (including those printed from e-Tax) by mail or in person at a tax office.
Paper tax return forms should be submitted by mail or in person at your local tax office. Please note that in either case, you will be required to provide your My Number and proof of identity. If you have already obtained a My Number Card, you must submit the card itself. If you have not yet obtained a My Number Card, you must submit your My Number Notification Card or a certificate of residence (showing your individual number) along with proof of identity, such as a driver’s license, health insurance card, or passport.
If submitting by mail, please fill in the “Tax Return Attachment Form” with the “Tax Year,” “Address,” and “Name (with phonetic spelling),” attach a copy of your My Number Card or a document showing your My Number along with a copy of your identification document, and submit them together with your tax return. You will receive the Tax Return Attachment Form along with your tax return, but if it becomes damaged or lost, please print a copy from the National Tax Agency website.
When submitting your tax return by mail, please use “Letter Pack,” “Standard Mail,” “Standard-Size Mail,” or other “mail items” (Class 1 mail) or “letter-type mail.” For mail submissions, the date of mailing (postmark) is considered the date of submission to the tax office. If the filing deadline is approaching, we recommend taking your return to a post office counter and keeping the “post office receipt stamp” as proof of submission.
If you plan to submit your tax return in person at your local tax office, you must present your My Number Card or a document showing your My Number, along with the original copy of your identification. Tax offices tend to be very crowded during tax filing season, so we recommend allowing plenty of time for your visit.
If you have prepared your tax return using e-Tax, you can submit it directly to the tax office by clicking "Submit" within the e-Tax system. The steps that follow will vary depending on the submission method you selected in Step 1. Please follow the on-screen instructions to submit your tax return.
If you selected "Print and Submit" in Step 1, please refer to the submission instructions for filing your tax return using a paper form.
If you are required to pay income tax, you must do so within the tax filing period (by March 15). There are five payment methods available, including credit card payments and QR code payments at convenience stores.
| Tax Payment by Transfer | Payment by direct debit from a designated bank account (requires separate submission of the “Bank Account Direct Debit Request Form and Payment Slip Request Form”) |
| Electronic Payment | Pay via e-Tax, direct payment, or online banking |
| Credit Card Payment | Pay by credit card on the "National Tax Credit Card Payment Site" |
| Convenience Store QR Code Payment | Print the payment QR code along with your tax return and other documents, and pay at a convenience store |
| Payment in person at a financial institution or tax office | Pay in cash at a financial institution or the local tax office, along with the payment slip |
| Tax Payment by Transfer |
Payment by direct debit from a designated bank account (requires separate submission of the “Bank Account Direct Debit Request Form and Payment Slip Request Form”) |
| Electronic Payment |
Pay via e-Tax, direct payment, or online banking |
| Credit Card Payment |
Pay by credit card on the "National Tax Credit Card Payment Site" |
| Convenience Store QR Code Payment |
Print the payment QR code along with your tax return and other documents, and pay at a convenience store |
| Payment in person at a financial institution or tax office |
Pay in cash at a financial institution or the local tax office, along with the payment slip |
If the deadline for filing your tax return is approaching, we recommend using "electronic payment" or "credit card payment," which allow you to pay online on the same day. Since some credit cards may allow you to pay in installments, please check the terms and conditions of your card issuer.
The deadline for paying income tax is generally March 15; however, for those paying via direct debit, the tax amount will be deducted around mid-April, as it takes time to register the bank account. You can check the direct debit date on the National Tax Agency’s website. Please be aware that if the payment cannot be processed due to insufficient funds on the debit date, it will be treated as a missed payment and subject to late payment penalties.Please note that if you wish to pay by direct debit, you must submit the “Request for Bank Account Direct Debit and Request for Payment Slip” along with your tax return.
If you are unable to pay the full amount of your income tax by the due date, you may use the "Deferred Payment System." This system allows you to pay at least half of the tax amount by the due date and extend the deadline for paying the remainder. If you wish to use this system, please enter the "Amount to be paid by the filing deadline" and the "Amount for which deferred payment is requested" in the "Notification of Deferred Payment" section of your tax return.
Enter "207" in line 62 and "16" in line 63 of the tax return's deferred payment section.
If you are using e-Tax, a "Request for Deferred Payment" button will appear on the "Tax Calculation Results" screen. Please enter the "Amount Requested for Deferred Payment" and the "Amount to Be Paid by the Filing Deadline."
Please pay your income tax promptly after filing your tax return. However, if your return contains omissions or errors, the correction process will be more time-consuming and labor-intensive, and you may be subject to penalties. Please review Exness’s guidelines for filing tax returns in advance before proceeding with your filing.
Swap points generated from trading on Exness are subject to taxation and must be reported on your tax return. However, since Exness swap points are offset against the profit or loss on your positions and are included in the "Closed Trade P/L" (MT4) or "Total P/L" (MT5) sections of your annual trading report, you do not need to report them separately as profit or loss.Please note that open positions are not subject to tax reporting; therefore, swap points on unrealized gains or losses are also not subject to reporting.
With Exness’s Low Spread and Zero accounts, a transaction fee is charged for each trade. While these transaction fees are expenses that can be recorded as necessary costs for FX trading, Exness deducts them from your account balance and reflects them in your annual profit and loss statement; therefore, there is no need to record them separately as expenses.Please note that Exness charges a maximum trading fee of $3.50 per lot (one-way) for Low Spread accounts and a minimum of $0.20 per lot (one-way) for Zero accounts. You can view the trading fee amounts in your account currency under "Closed Trade P/L" or "Total P/L" in your trading history or annual trading report.
Cashback received from Exness is subject to taxation. Exness does not run regular cashback campaigns; instead, we focus on providing a high-performance trading environment featuring ultra-low spreads, industry-leading leverage of up to 2,000:1 (*), and an excellent order execution system.However, we do offer the “Exness Premier Program” for high-volume traders, and we run special promotions offering cashback and luxury prizes to Premier members. Please be sure to file your tax return when you receive cashback from Exness.
(*) Leveraged trading involves high risk, and you may lose all of your invested capital. Please ensure you fully understand the risks before trading.
The "Exness Premier Program" is a special program designed for active traders at Exness.Members are classified into three tiers based on their "total cumulative deposits" and "quarterly trading volume," with benefits improving as they move up the tiers. As an Exness Premier member, you’ll enjoy various benefits—including priority support, market reports from experts, and special promotions—allowing you to access a more advantageous trading environment. Please note that no application is required to become an Exness Premier member. Membership is automatically granted upon meeting the criteria and is reviewed on a quarterly basis.
Please note that annual gains and losses from copy trading via “social trading,” as well as any associated fees, are subject to tax filing. Annual gains and losses from copy trading on Exness’s social trading platform must be reported on your tax return as miscellaneous income subject to comprehensive taxation, just like regular FX trading.Additionally, if you paid a fee to a strategy provider for copy trading, this fee qualifies as a necessary business expense. However, since this fee is offset against the profits from your social trading positions, there is no need to record it separately as an expense. If you stop copying a strategy before the end of the trading period and a profit is realized, the fee will be deducted from your investment account, so please check the transaction history of your social trading account.
Exness Social Trading is a service that allows you to copy the trades of experienced traders. Simply deposit funds into a dedicated Social Trading account and select the trading strategy you wish to copy to replicate the trades of a trader known as a "Strategy Provider." You can choose the strategy that best suits your preferences based on factors such as risk, return, the number of investors copying the strategy, and fees, and you can change your strategy at any time.Please note that Exness Social Trading is conducted via a dedicated app. When preparing your tax return, please log in to the app and check your "History." Please be aware that you cannot view your copy trading balance or transaction history in the Exness Personal Area or on MT4/MT5.
(*) We have temporarily suspended new registrations for Exness Social Trading for residents of Japan. If you have already registered as an Exness Investor for Exness Social Trading and are able to log in to the app, you may continue to use the service.
If the base currency of your Exness trading account is not the Japanese yen, you must convert the profit or loss on your positions into yen using the mid-market rate (TTM) on the day the trade was executed for tax reporting purposes. The mid-market rate is the benchmark rate used by financial institutions when conducting foreign exchange transactions with customers. Most financial institutions publish the mid-market rate on their websites around 9:55 a.m. on weekdays.Past mid-market rates are also recorded in a list, so you can easily find the rate for a specific date by entering the "date" and "mid-market rate" into a search engine.
Please note that in cases of high-frequency trading, such as scalping, you may use the average market price over a specific period—such as the average for the month or week preceding the trading month. If the base currency of your trading account is not the Japanese yen, you may encounter difficulties determining the appropriate treatment when filing your tax return. If you have any questions, we recommend consulting your local tax office or a tax accountant before proceeding, rather than making a decision on your own.
Is the cashback I receive from Exness subject to taxation?
Yes, cashback received from Exness is subject to taxation. Please note that Exness is currently running a special promotion offering cashback and luxury prizes to Premier members. If you receive cashback, please be sure to include it in your tax return.
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How do I obtain my annual trading report from Exness?
You can easily access your Exness Annual Trading Report via MT4/MT5. Please note that while you can view your trading history and annual profit/loss in the MT4/MT5 mobile app, you cannot download the report. Please use the desktop versions of MT4/MT5 to download or print your Annual Trading Report.
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Are swap points from Exness subject to tax reporting?
Yes, swap points generated on Exness are subject to taxation, so you are required to file a tax return. However, since swap points are offset against the profit or loss on your positions and are included in the "Closed Trade P/L" (MT4) or "Total P/L" (MT5) sections of your annual trading report, you do not need to report them separately as profit or loss.
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What is the tax rate on annual profits from Exness?
Exness’s annual profits are subject to a progressive tax rate that increases in proportion to taxable income, with income tax ranging from 5% to 45% depending on the amount of taxable income. Annual profits are combined with other annual gains and losses from overseas FX trading and income classified as miscellaneous income under the comprehensive taxation system. Taxable income is then calculated after deducting various allowances and necessary expenses.
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Please explain the situations in which I need to file a tax return with Exness.
If you make a profit from trading with Exness, you may be required to file a tax return. Salaried employees must file a tax return if their annual profit exceeds 200,000 yen, while non-salaried individuals must file if their annual profit exceeds 480,000 yen. However, unrealized gains or losses on open positions and swap points are not subject to tax reporting.
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