We provide U.S. tax and accounting support in Japanese and English, primarily for Japanese expatriates and Japanese businesses. Our services include individual tax, payroll, corporate and business taxes, income tax provisions, bookkeeping, and financial closing. We confirm the appropriate scope after reviewing your needs.
U.S. Individual Tax for Japanese Expatriates
We help expatriates navigate U.S. filing requirements, including arrival and departure years, Japanese income, and foreign financial account and asset reporting.
- Federal and State Income Tax Returns
We review assignment dates, travel history, and tax residency to prepare the required individual income tax returns. - Japanese Income
We assess U.S. reporting requirements for Japanese wages, investment income, rental income, and other income, and identify the supporting documents needed. - Foreign Account and Asset Reporting
We review FBAR and Form 8938 reporting requirements and assist with required filings.
Gross-Up Calculations & Payroll
We support expatriate payroll based on the company’s compensation arrangements and tax policies. We also coordinate payroll information with individual income tax reporting to help employers and employees understand the required actions.
- Gross-Up Payroll Calculations
We calculate gross compensation to achieve an agreed net amount, taking employer-paid taxes into account. - Monthly Payroll & Payroll Tax Filings
We process salary, bonus, and benefit information and prepare payroll tax filings according to the agreed schedule. - Annual Compensation Reconciliation
We compile annual compensation information and check consistency between the information used for Form W-2 and individual income tax reporting.
U.S. Corporate & Business Tax
We assist U.S. subsidiaries, branches, and representative offices with tax filings and related matters, taking into account their entity structure, activities, and applicable state and local requirements.
- Corporate Income Tax Returns
We assess federal, state, and local filing requirements and prepare the required corporate income tax returns. - Filing Extensions & Estimated Payments
We prepare filing extension requests and calculate quarterly estimated tax payments. - Related-Party and Other Information Reporting
We assess information reporting requirements arising from related-party transactions and other circumstances and assist with required filings. - Sales, Use & Business Personal Property Taxes
We prepare sales and use tax returns and business personal property tax returns for applicable business assets, such as equipment and furniture. - Tax Authority Inquiries & Examinations
We review federal and state tax notices and determine whether and how we can assist before agreeing on the scope of work.
Income Tax Provision
We support income tax accounting under ASC 740, coordinating tax return information with financial reporting and preparing schedules for financial closing and parent-company reporting.
- Current & Deferred Tax Calculations
We analyze book-to-tax differences and calculate current income taxes and deferred tax assets and liabilities. - Deferred Tax Asset Realizability
We review temporary differences, tax loss carryforwards, and tax credits and assess the need for valuation allowances. - Effective Tax Rate Analysis & Reporting Schedules
We prepare effective tax rate analyses and tax provision schedules for financial closing and parent-company reporting.
Bookkeeping & Closing Support
We assist with day-to-day bookkeeping and monthly, quarterly, and annual closing based on records provided and an agreed schedule.
- Bookkeeping & Reconciliations
We record transactions using supporting documentation and reconcile bank and credit card balances. - Closing Adjustments
We assist with account balance reviews and adjustments needed for financial closing. - Accounting Schedules & Reports
We prepare trial balances and accounting schedules for management or parent-company reporting, as agreed.
These services do not include an audit or review of financial statements or the provision of assurance. If a recipient requires a specific accountant’s report or level of assurance, please share those requirements before the engagement begins.
From Inquiry to Engagement
1. Contact Us
Tell us which services you need and briefly describe your circumstances. Include the relevant tax years, states, and deadlines if known. Do not include Social Security numbers, bank details, passwords, tax returns, or other confidential information in your initial inquiry.
2. Confirm Availability & Scope
We review your inquiry and may request additional information. We then outline the services we can provide, the records needed, and the proposed schedule.
3. Fee Proposal & Engagement Agreement
We provide a fee proposal based on the proposed scope. After the work, deliverables, fees, and each party’s responsibilities have been reviewed and agreed upon, we proceed with the engagement agreement.
4. Share Documents & Begin Work
After the engagement agreement is in place, we explain which documents are needed and how to share them. We review their availability and begin work according to the agreed scope and schedule.
Discuss Your Needs
The services above outline our principal areas of support. Availability, scope, deliverables, fees, and timing depend on your circumstances and are defined in the engagement agreement.
An inquiry or fee proposal does not establish an accountant-client relationship or extend any filing, payment, or response deadline.