When it comes to hometown tax donations, Furusato Choice is the answer!

Furusato Choice is Japan's largest hometown tax donation portal app!

This convenient service allows you to choose donation recipients from municipalities across the country, enjoy regional specialties and popular thank-you gifts, and simultaneously receive tax deductions and refunds.

Boasting the largest number of municipalities accepting hometown tax donations and the largest number of thank-you gifts available*1, this is a safe and reliable app chosen by many users.

◆ What is hometown tax donation?

Furusato tax donations are a system that allows you to receive tax deductions and refunds by making donations to municipalities you support.

In addition, the municipalities to which you donate will send you attractive local products as thank-you gifts.

One of the great attractions of hometown tax donations is the ability to enjoy a variety of delicious local products from all over Japan, such as fresh seafood from Hokkaido, Kuroge Wagyu beef from Kyushu, fruits from Shikoku, and brand-name rice from Hokuriku.

Furusato nozei (hometown tax donation) allows you to support local governments through donations while also receiving benefits in the form of thank-you gifts, tax deductions, and tax refunds. It's a system that truly allows you to achieve both support and savings.

◆ Benefits of Furusato Nozei
- Tax deductions and refunds are easy on the household budget.

With income tax and resident tax deductions and refunds, your out-of-pocket expenses are effectively just 2,000 yen.

By using Furusato Nozei, you can enjoy both local support and thank-you gifts without putting a strain on your household budget.

- Enrich your life with thank-you gifts

Receive luxurious gifts unique to Furusato Nozei, such as high-quality Wagyu beef, seasonal fruits, brand-name rice, fresh seafood, sweets, and travel experiences.

- Contribute to the local community and society
A unique feature of Furusato Nozei is that you can directly support the areas and causes you want to support, such as disaster recovery, child-rearing support, and education support.

◆ Features of Furusato Choice
・No. 1 in number of thank-you gifts
We offer over 760,000 items from over 1,700 municipalities nationwide. *1
You can make hometown tax donations from a wide variety of options, including food, crafts, and travel experiences.

・Convenient search function
You can search by genre, such as "meat," "seafood," "fruit," and "sweets," or by donation amount, region, and ranking.
Even beginners to hometown tax donations can easily find a donation recipient.

・Donation simulation function
Simply enter your annual income and family composition to automatically calculate your deduction limit.
You can easily see at a glance the hometown tax donation amount that suits you.

・Consolidated donation history management
You can check your past donation history within the app, making tax returns and one-stop special exemption applications smooth.

・Special offer notifications
Receive push notifications about popular thank-you gifts and limited-time campaigns.
Don't miss out on hometown tax donation opportunities.

・Various payment methods
Accepts credit cards, PayPay, and more.
Easily complete your hometown tax donation with just your smartphone.

◆ About the One-Stop Special Exemption System and Tax Filing
An important part of making a hometown tax donation is the process for receiving the tax deduction.
With "Furusato Choice," you can easily access the One-Stop Special Exemption application process and check the required documents right from the app.
If you donate to five or fewer municipalities, the "One-Stop Special Exemption" system conveniently allows you to receive the deduction without filing a tax return.
Of course, even if you do need to file a tax return, you can manage your donation certificate and the information necessary for the deduction in the app for peace of mind.

◆ Save on hometown tax donations with campaigns and limited-time specials
Furusato Choice also offers seasonal specials and limited-time campaigns.
Efficiently search for thank-you gifts on themed special pages such as "Year-End Hometown Tax Donation Special," "Meat Fair," and "Seafood Festival."
In addition, there are limited-time donation increases and limited-time return gifts, allowing you to enjoy hometown tax donations even more affordably than usual.
By turning on notifications, you can stay up to date on great deals without missing out.

◆ A Complete Introduction to Popular Gift Categories

Here are some of the most popular categories for hometown tax donations:
・Meat (Wagyu, Pork, Chicken)
A wide variety of brand-name Wagyu beef, including Kagoshima Kuroushi, Miyazaki Beef, and Matsusaka Beef, are available. Perfect for yakiniku, steak, and shabu-shabu.
・Seafood
Hokkaido crab, salmon roe, scallops, salmon, and eel. These exceptionally fresh seafood dishes create a luxurious dining experience.
・Fruits and Vegetables
Enjoy seasonal delicacies like Yamagata cherries, Okayama white peaches, Shine Muscat grapes, and Kyushu mandarins.
・Rice, Bread, and Noodles
We offer a wide selection of staple foods, including Koshihikari rice from Uonuma, Niigata Prefecture, Yumepirika rice from Hokkaido, and other brand-name rice.
・Sweets and Processed Goods
Sweets from famous local shops and specialty snacks are also popular. Treat yourself to a little luxury with your hometown tax donation.
・Travel and experience-based thank-you gifts
Hometown tax donations can also help create memories, such as accommodation vouchers, hot spring vouchers, and local experiences.

◆ Common pitfalls for first-time tax donors
〇How do I calculate the deduction limit?
→ Solve the problem with the simulation function!

〇Is the one-stop special exemption application difficult?
→You can check the required documents and process in the app, making it easy to use.

〇What happens to the donation certificate?
→It is issued by each municipality and can be managed in the app.

◆ Examples of Hometown Tax Donation Use

・A housewife who enjoys luxurious thank-you gifts while contributing to the household budget
・A working adult who donates to disaster-stricken areas for disaster relief
・A person from a rural area who supports their hometown
・A family who enjoys gifts and experience-based thank-you gifts with their family
Hometown tax donations can be used in a variety of ways to suit your lifestyle.

◆ Frequently Asked Questions about Hometown Tax Donations
Q1. What is Hometown Tax Donation?
A. Furusato nozei is a system that allows you to receive income tax and local resident tax deductions and refunds by making donations to local governments you support. A major feature is that you can receive a variety of gifts in return for your donation, making it a system that allows you to achieve both tax benefits and local support at the same time.

Q2. How much can I make as a hometown tax donation?
A. There is a donation limit. This varies depending on your annual income and family composition, but you can use the simulation function in "Furusato Choice" to automatically calculate the maximum deduction amount. Enjoy hometown tax donations within your means.

Q3. How much do I actually have to pay out of pocket?
A. In principle, hometown tax donations require a 2,000 yen out-of-pocket payment. For example, even if you donate 50,000 yen, if you go through the deduction procedure, you can get 48,000 yen back from your taxes, effectively allowing you to enjoy a luxurious thank-you gift for just 2,000 yen.

Q4. What is the One-Stop Special System?
A. If you have made hometown tax donations to five or fewer municipalities, you can receive a deduction without filing a tax return. Simply fill out a dedicated application form and mail it; even first-time donors can easily use the system.

Q5. In what circumstances do I need to file a tax return?
A. If you have donated to six or more municipalities, you must file a tax return. Furusato Choice allows you to centrally manage your donation certificates, making tax return filing a breeze.

Q6. How long will it take for my thank-you gift to arrive?
A. Thank-you gifts vary depending on the municipality and the item, but most are shipped within one to two months. Seasonal items or pre-order items may have a specified shipping date.

Q7. What kind of thank-you gifts are available for hometown tax donations?
A. Wagyu beef, seafood, fruit, and brand-name rice are popular, but there is also a wide variety of travel and accommodation vouchers, local experiences, and crafts. Furusato Choice features over 760,000 thank-you gifts*1, allowing you to enjoy the charms of all over Japan.

Q8. Can it be used for disaster relief?
A. Yes. Furusato Nozei can also be used as a "disaster relief donation" without a thank-you gift. Donations are delivered directly to affected areas and help with reconstruction efforts.

Q9. Can anyone use Furusato Nozei?
A. Anyone who pays income tax and resident tax can use it, including company employees, civil servants, self-employed individuals, and freelancers. It is not available to minors or those who do not pay taxes.

Q10. Where can I start making hometown tax donations?
A. "Furusato Choice" is easy, even for first-time users. With a wide range of features, including donation simulations, ranking searches, and one-stop support for special exemption procedures, you can start making hometown tax donations with confidence.

◆ Summary
"Furusato Choice" is an app that makes hometown tax donations more convenient and fun.
Support your community through donations and enrich your own life.
If you want to start making hometown tax donations, start with "Furusato Choice."
Download it now and start your hometown tax donation life!

*1 Survey conducted by Japan Marketing Research Organization. Survey summary: As of October 28, 2024. Market survey of four major hometown tax donation portal sites, as of October 2024.