I am planning on doing a sabbatical and going to Japan to study for a year. My employer has this model where you can kind of "store" your salary for a time and then get it paid later. E.g. you work for 6 months, get only 50% of your salary, but then get the other 50% for the next 6 months. (I live in Germany)
If I did this and got income from my german company during the sabbatical, would I have to file taxes in japan, even though technically I am not working there? Has anyone done anything similar to this?
Comments
by Wooden_Worry3319 on May 20, 2026
Not an expert but people on the Japan finance sub mentioned that any income for work that you’re performing physically in Japan, regardless of where it originates, is taxable. I’d check with an accountant with international experience.
