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IT Freelancers' Tax Filing Seminar: Essential Basics

On December 18, 2025, Geek and Tech Co., based in Shibuya, Tokyo, will host its annual online seminar titled, "Tax Filing for IT Freelancers: Essential Basics". This year, we focus on two main themes: "Essential Basics for Beginners" and "Surprising Tax Savings Strategies." The first session will be tailored specifically for those just starting their journey in handling tax filing, aiming to alleviate the uncertainties many freelancers face.

Overview of the Seminar

Freelancers often grapple with the challenges of tax filing, raising questions like, "What do I need to do for tax filing?" and "What preparations are necessary?" To address these concerns, we are hosting our tax filing seminar again, building on the successful feedback from last year, where participants rated their satisfaction at an impressive 98%.

This seminar is designed for registered IT freelancers at GEECHS but is also welcome to IT engineers contemplating a freelance career. Participants will gain crucial insights from Yasushi Nishioka, an expert from the Matsumoto Tax Corporation, who specializes in freelance tax matters. This year's session will guide attendees through the basics of tax filing, covering essential knowledge such as the how-tos of filling out tax forms, the differences between blue and white tax submissions, and various tax obligations including income tax and local taxes. We'll also introduce essential tax-saving strategies like hometown tax donations and what qualifies as deductible expenses.

Participants will have the opportunity to engage actively via Zoom's chat feature, allowing for real-time questions and clarifications. A dedicated Q&A segment at the end will further enhance understanding, and attendees will be able to gather tips directly from experienced tax professionals.

To sweeten the deal, everyone who joins the seminar will receive a complimentary initial consultation with Matsumoto Tax Corporation.

Seminar Details

• - Title: Tax Filing for IT Freelancers: Essential Basics
• - Date: December 18, 2025 (Thursday)
• - Time: 19:30 – 21:00 (Entry begins at 19:20)
• - Format: Online (Zoom)
• - Target Audience: IT freelancers and aspiring IT freelancers
• - Cost: Free
• - Registration: You can sign up via this event registration page.

Program: Essential Basics for Beginners

• - Introduction to the basics of tax filing

- Key components of tax form completion
- Differences in tax amounts for blue and white forms

• - Insights on various taxes

- Calculation methods for income tax
- Differences between deductible and non-deductible expenses
- Explanation of local taxes, such as residential tax and business tax

• - Introduction to basic tax-saving methods

- Hometown tax donations
- Deduction methods for expenses and incorporation options

Introducing the Seminar Instructor

Yasushi Nishioka, Matsumoto Tax Corporation
This seminar has been well-received every year, and I'm thrilled to lead this year's session. Many attendees express that tax topics can be "difficult" and "hard to understand," but I aim to make the class enjoyable, even after a long workday. We’ll provide practical information tailored to each attendee's situation, ranging from "First-Step Tax Filing" to "Current Tax-Saving Strategies." Our goal is that everyone who participates walks away saying they gained valuable insights without any "I didn't know that!" regrets.

About Matsumoto Tax Corporation

Matsumoto Tax Corporation has a proven track record supporting clients across various industries, especially with freelance engineers. With over 200 experienced professionals and many former national tax agency employees, we offer timely assistance with tax audits and latest tax system updates nationwide, from Hokkaido to Kyushu. Our aim is to provide information tailored to the specific challenges freelancers face, ensuring you leave feeling reassured and informed.

About GEECHS’ IT Workforce Services

Our business mission is to create a new standard for working styles. We support IT freelancers and facilitate matching services for companies seeking talent. Our specialized agent service, GEECHS JOB, boasts over 23,000 registered freelancers, ensuring optimal matches through extensive data utilization and ongoing support from career advisors. Our commitment is to foster successful collaborations between freelancers and companies alike.