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Yayoi's Latest Update to Enhance Payroll Features

Yayoi Inc., based in Tokyo's Chiyoda district and led by CEO Kenichiro Muto, has announced a crucial update to its cloud payroll service, Yayoi給与 Next. This enhancement aligns with the recent tax reforms regarding commuting allowances which will take effect from April 2026. I

Effective May 12, 2026, Yayoi給与 Next has been upgraded to automatically adjust its calculations in accordance with the new tax exemptions related to commuting expenses for employees using personal vehicles.

Background of the Update

The 2026 tax reform has revised the non-taxable threshold for commuting allowances, especially targeting employees using personal vehicles. This change was prompted by a growing need to address the rising financial burden of commuting, particularly for long-distance commuters. The new regulations introduce additional distance classifications and a non-taxable limit specifically for parking fees, significantly impacting payroll processing within businesses.

Yayoi給与 Next responds to these legislative changes by integrating the updated distance classifications and non-taxable thresholds for commuting allowances into its payroll calculation systems. This will allow companies to process payroll calculations accurately without the need for constant manual checks or complex calculations that can lead to errors.

The benefits of this update are clear: it significantly reduces the risk of calculation mistakes and simplifies the burden of handling payroll and year-end adjustments. Users can rely on Yayoi給与 Next to maintain compliance with the law without becoming overwhelmed by frequent regulatory changes.

Key Features of the Update

1. Support for Long-Distance Commuters
- The system now accommodates the new distance classification of 55 kilometers or more.
- Automatic application of new distance thresholds when setting one-way commuting distances for transportation methods.
- Additionally, users retain the flexibility to manually select and assign distance classifications based on their operations.

2. Management of Parking-Related Commuting Allowances
- Commuting allowances for parking are now managed separately from standard commuting allowances.
- The system automatically adds a non-taxable limit for parking allowances (with a maximum of 5,000 yen per month) to the total, facilitating accurate calculations of both non-taxable and taxable amounts.

About Yayoi給与 Next

Yayoi給与 Next is designed to provide comprehensive cloud payroll services encompassing wage calculation, attendance management, and labor procedures, ensuring businesses can streamline operations under one roof. This service simplifies the once-disjointed payroll tasks into a cohesive workflow.

For more details on Yayoi給与 Next, visit: Yayoi給与 Next

About Yayoi Inc.

Yayoi is dedicated to supporting small and medium enterprises with a mission to energize the economy in Japan through its suite of software called the Yayoi Series. With over 4 million registered users, Yayoi is committed to enhancing business efficiency through a robust network of customers and partners and leveraging AI and technology.

Yayoi was founded in 1978 and currently employs 801 staff members (as of September 2025) with a corporate headquarters situated at 4-14-1 Sotokanda, Chiyoda, Tokyo. For further information, check out Yayoi's website: Yayoi Inc.