Furusato Nozei (Hometown Tax Donation)
What is a hometown tax donation?
A hometown tax donation is a "donation" given to prefectures or municipalities. In principle, the total donated amount becomes the deductible target of income tax and individual residence tax, except for an out-of-pocket amount of 2,000 yen.
This allows donators to continuously support APU without spending a substantial amount of money.
"Yu no Machi Beppu Furusato support donation (Collaboration project between Beppu City and the university)"
Beppu City is accepting applications for the "Yu no Machi Beppu Furusato Support Donation (Collaboration between Beppu City and universities)" using the hometown tax donation system (furusato nozei). People who are originally from Beppu City and those who are not are able to use donations to deduct a portion of their income tax and residence tax currently being paid. Beppu City residents are now also able to donate. 80% of the amount donated is given to APU as support funds (grants).
Fully deductible amount of donation
Please confirm the fully deductible amount of donation as there is a fixed upper limit depending on the income and family structure, etc.
→Click here for the guide on the fully deductible amount of hometown tax donations (annual upper limit) (Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) link destination)
Content of the APU project for the “Beppu Hot Springs City Hometown Tax Donation Program (cooperation program between Beppu City and universities)"
APU uses your donation to support projects that promote exchange between APU students and the local community.
- 【Examples of Past Activities】 Support for APU Multicultural Weeks
Multicultural Week is APU's flagship event that allows students to experience a full week of culture, including music, costumes, sports, dances and languages from a variety of countries and regions.
All Multicultural Week events are planned and organized by students, and through the day-to-day management of these events, students hone the skills they will need in society.
Through these events, many international and domestic students interact with each other regardless of their country or region of origin.
These events are open to the general public and provide an opportunity for the local community to experience the culture of different countries.
Application Procedure
■ Application Procedure
| Click one of the following websites, register your information, and apply. |
■ Procedure after making a donation
| STEP.1 | Beppu City confirms receipt of donation, issues certificate of receipt and sends a one-stop special application, etc. |
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| STEP.2 | APU sends a Thank You letter etc. |
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* It may take about one month.
| STEP.3 | Reports on business activities (Once per year) |
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Report will be sent by mail or e-mail
APU contributes to the development of Beppu City
- (1) Acceptance of international students from 161 countries and regions around the world (from opening to May 1, 2022)
- To be the "microcosm of the world" where youth gather from all over the world, and a learning location that can be called the "United Nations of Youths"
- (2) About 95% of all the students are from outside of Oita Prefecture
- APU students occupy about 50% of the population among the 10,000 residents (age 18 to 24) of Beppu City.
- (3) Since the opening of the university, about 21,000 graduates have played an active role both domestically and internationally
- (4) Place of learning for students and all residents in Beppu City
- Hold international exchange and English based programs for elementary school students in Beppu City
- Periodically hold student organization projects and social outreach seminars for local residents, etc.
- (5) Annual economic ripple effect of about 20,200 million yen (AY2016) (Oita Prefecture: Beppu City included)
References:
Programs defined by the “Beppu Hot Springs City Hometown Tax Donation Program (cooperation program between Beppu City and universities)" as support funds
- (1) Program related to cooperation and exchange with the community (Problem solving, regional improvement, etc.)
- (2) Program related to the revitalization of tourism, industry and economy of Beppu City
- (3) Program related to protection and utilization of the history, traditions and culture of Beppu City
- (4) Program related to human resource development that contributes to Beppu City
- (5) Program related to investigation and research concerning Beppu City
- (6) Other programs that are particularly recognized as being required by the Mayor
