I'm on a religeous workers visa.  I went to the shiyakusho and they gave me 
a Kaze shomeisho and a Nouzei shomeisho.  The guy at immigration accepted 
them (although he looked a little new to his job and was very uncertain).

Thanks,

Steve K

"CL" <flothru@yahoo.com> wrote in message 
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> Steve K wrote:
>> It's that time for us.  Always before I've taken a certificate from my 
>> employer that shows my income and (I think) taxes paid along with the 
>> other necessary documents (AR card, application form etc.).  However a 
>> fellow worker told me that a certain proof of tax payment from the 
>> shiyakusho is required.  Does anyone know what this document is called?
>
> Aosho or Gensen Chosho.  You get it from the tax desk at your local 
> kyuakusho.
>
> -- 
> CL