NTA amends income tax interpretation circular on Great East Japan Earthquake tax relief
「東日本大震災の被災者等に係る国税関係法律の臨時特例に関する法律関係通達（所得税編）の制定について」の一部改正について（法令解釈通達）
Published: 2026-07-03 · Source: National Tax Agency (NTA) · Stage: Government Announcement · Area: Finance / AML · Impact (preliminary): Medium · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-08-07
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Summary
The National Tax Agency announced on 2026-07-03 a partial amendment to its income tax interpretation circular concerning the Act on Temporary Special Provisions of National Tax Laws for Victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake, etc. The title identifies an amendment to administrative tax guidance, not an amendment to the Act itself.
Business Impact
Victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake and others covered by the Act may be affected in relation to income tax relief, but the title does not identify the provisions changed or their practical effects.
Recommended Action
Review of the official Japanese circular could clarify the amended provisions, their application dates, and the taxpayers covered.