Translation guide
The state of being free from tax, or the amount/income that is not taxed. In Japanese, this is expressed through specific terms for the system, the exempted amount, or the status of being exempt.
Referring to the general concept of tax exemption as a system or status.
The most common and general term for tax exemption. Can refer to the system, the status, or the act of exempting from tax. Used for customs duties, consumption tax, etc.
この商品は免税です。
This product is tax-exempt.
免税店で買い物をした。
I shopped at a duty-free shop.
Literally 'non-taxable'. Often used for items or income that are not subject to tax by law, such as certain welfare benefits or small transactions.
この取引は非課税です。
This transaction is tax-exempt.
非課税所得には一定の条件があります。
There are certain conditions for tax-exempt income.
A more formal term meaning 'exemption from taxation'. Often used in legal or administrative contexts.
この団体は課税免除の対象です。
This organization is eligible for tax exemption.
Referring to the specific amount of income or value that is not taxed.
The amount of tax exemption, often used in the context of customs or consumption tax.
免税額は20万円です。
The tax exemption amount is 200,000 yen.
The tax-exempt limit, often used for gift tax or income tax deductions.
贈与税の非課税限度額は年間110万円です。
The annual tax exemption limit for gift tax is 1.1 million yen.
While technically 'deduction', this is often used in contexts where English uses 'exemption', such as personal exemptions in income tax.
Referring to tax exemption in the context of shopping, travel, or specific goods.
Tax exemption procedure, commonly used when tourists claim tax back on purchases.
免税手続きはあちらのカウンターでお願いします。
Please go to that counter for the tax exemption procedure.
Duty-free shop.
空港の免税店でお酒を買いました。
I bought alcohol at the airport duty-free shop.
Everyone can receive the basic exemption.