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About Japan Federation of Certified Public Tax Accountants' AssociationsActivities of the FederationRecommendations and opinions 
Each year recommendations and opinions for improving taxation
systems and administration are submitted to the government – the
Ministry of Finance, the National Tax Agency, and the Ministry
of Internal Affairs and Communications – as well as political
parties.
Free Tax Consultation 
During the annual period of filing final return, gratis tax consultation corners are set up throughout the country, where certified public tax accountants give advice. In addition, similar free consultation is provided during the “Think about Tax Week,” November 11 to 17, and on the Anniversary of Certified Public Tax Accountants on February 23.
Activities for the Public interest 
Making use of vast repertoire of experience
in tax matters of certified public tax accountants, various
activities contributed to the public interest include participating
in the external audit of local public entities, the adult guardian
system, civil and domestic mediation programs in ADR and activities
operated by the Japan Legal Support Center.
Literary Commendation 
From among theses and books on taxation systems and administration and the certified public tax accountants' system, those deemed to have special merit are selected every year and their authors are commended with the“Japan Tax Research Award.”
Taxation Assistance 
Various measures for persons unable to consult certified public
tax accountants owing to financial difficulties include setting
up tax guidance corners, sending certified public tax accountants
based on agreement with private tax related organizations, and
the like, and maintaining tax consultation corners during the
time for filing final returns.
International Exchange  
In 1992 the Asia-Oceania Tax Consultants’
Association(AOTCA) was established to promote information exchange
and friendship among tax consultant associations in these regions.
Since its inception the Federation has fully supported AOTCA’s
activities. In addition, exchanges with associations in other
regions, such as Bundessteuerberaterkammer (Federal Chamber
of Tax Consultants) in Germany and Confédération Fisal Européenne
(CFE) in Europe, are being promoted.
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