A Japanese system that lets taxpayers direct part of their residential taxes to a chosen local government (hometown tax); donors often receive local gifts and can get tax deductions within limits.
今年はふるさと納税で地元の米と返礼品を頼んだ。
This year I used furusato nozei to order local rice and a gift from my hometown.
多くの自治体がふるさと納税を使って特産品をPRしている。
Many municipalities promote their local specialties through the furusato nozei program.
ふるさと納税には控除額の上限があるので、事前にシミュレーションするのがおすすめだ。
There is a cap on deductions for furusato nozei, so it's recommended to run a simulation beforehand.