Japan Real Estate Acquisition Tax (不動産取得税)

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How is fudōsan shutoku-zei different from annual property tax?

The real estate acquisition tax (不動産取得税) is a one-time tax paid to the prefecture when you first acquire property. The annual fixed asset tax (固定資産税) and city planning tax (都市計画税) are ongoing annual taxes paid to the municipality each year while you own the property. They use the same assessed value base but serve different purposes.

When is the payment notice received?

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What is the residential land halving measure?

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Can I claim a reduction for a new home I build myself?

Yes. New homes built by the owner-occupier (not purchased from a developer) can also receive the new home deduction if the structure meets the qualifying conditions — primarily that it is a residential building meeting minimum size requirements (at least 50 square metres for individual units, or specific requirements for condominiums).

Does the assessed value equal the purchase price?

No. The assessed value (固定資産税評価額) used for fudōsan shutoku-zei is typically significantly lower than the purchase price. For land, it is approximately 70% of the public notice price; for buildings, it depends on the construction cost and age but is often 60-70% of market value. This creates a lower tax base than if market value were used.

Is fudōsan shutoku-zei deductible for income tax?

For owner-occupiers, the real estate acquisition tax is not deductible for income tax purposes. For investors owning rental properties, it is a capital acquisition cost that can be added to the property's cost basis — it is not immediately deductible as an operating expense but reduces future capital gains on sale.