A Taxing Woman (マルサの女)

"When a revenue officer believes that a violation has taken place,

said officer must file a formal charge."

National Tax Violations Control Act, Article 12.2

WINTER

Here's his seal, and the seal's registration.

He didn't give you any trouble?

No. He's like a baby in my arms.

How's he doing?

The doctor said six months,

but the cancer has spread all over.

This is for you.

I'll be sending him 30,000 a month.

Call me the minute he dies.

Set up a dummy firm with the old man as president.

What do we call it?

Doesn't matter. It's gonna fold soon.

- What's the geezer's name? - Rihei Hakamada.

Then call it Hakamada Real Estate.

He'll be dead next year, right?

Guaranteed.

SUMMER

This cost 400 million?

Yes, but now it'll sell for over 700.

What if it's repossessed before a bid is made?

Don't worry, Mr. Ishii.

See the second-floor apartment on the left?

They're about to sign it over to us.

So, ma'am...

the boss will take over your bad loans for you.

Here's the promissory note...

agreement to vacate...

consent to transfer tangible assets...

and power of attorney.

Are you sure the loan sharks won't come after us?

We'll take care of it.

Don't you worry.

Here's two million yen in cash.

You can skip town tonight.

PROPERTY OF THE NINAGAWA GROUP

No one will dare buy this place now.

You men hang out here. Mr. Ninagawa gave his okay.

I'll handle Subaru Bank and other creditors,

but Kikuchi holds a second mortgage

He has lots of enemies.

That gives us an opening.

Mr. Kikuchi.

Mr. Gondo! Is that you?

Any good tips for me?

The Kudo gang in Kansai is sending five hit men.

They'll break into two teams to see who gets you first.

- When? - 9:00 a.m. tomorrow.

Got it. I'm not safe here. Thanks for the tip.

Be careful.

I owe you one.

You wanted that little place in Minatomachi, didn't you?

Why don't you take that? I'll cut my losses.

Good. Let's sell it for 750 million.

Put it in the old man's company -- what was it called?

Hakamada Real Estate? Yeah, put it in that account.

I'll be damned!

I just made another killing.

Paid 400 million,

spent 180 on improvements,

and sold it for 750.

How much did I make?

170 million.

170 million...

A tidy profit.

But how do I hide it?

Gondo here.

Representative Urushibara!

I'm honored that you'd call.

What's that?

Buy shares of Dai Nikko?

Market order. I understand.

Thanks as always for the valuable tip.

The Yamanaka stock you recommended is doing very well.

I'll send my thanks through the usual channels.

For Representative Urushibara. The usual routine.

His assistant will pick it up.

Okay.

Boss, Katsumata's leaving.

Hey, Katsumata.

You're off, huh?

Hang tough in the joint.

The days of violence are over.

Now we go to jail for tax evasion.

We're entrepreneurs, contributing to society

by providing conduits for tax evasion and politicians' bribes.

Your wife and kids won't want for a thing.

Just do us proud.

How many years?

Three at most. Piece of cake.

Can you do me a favor?

What?

Pretend you loaned me 50 million.

Made too much again?

Better watch out. The tax bureau's cracking down.

Screw the tax bureau!

Let 'em try and catch me!

A TAXING WOMAN

...59, 60.

It's getting crowded.

Look at the cash register.

Nothing's rung up.

Those two.

They look like part-timers.

Sales probably aren't being reported.

Take a peek at that check.

- How many digits on top? - Three.

Ours has four.

You're right!

So figure it out! Why two series of checks?

Oh, right. They throw out one series to hide sales?

Right. You're catching on.

You take it from here.

With all this food in stock, you must hardly need to shop.

That's right. I just buy rice, vegetables...

and fish.

So with five people in the house...

how much do you eat a month? About 100,000 yen's worth?

I wouldn't say 100,000.

About 80,000 yen.

Eighty thousand...

Why?

Do you count that 80,000 yen as sales?

Of course not.

We eat our own inventory. Why should it count as sales?

0 Isn't your shop incorporated? - Yes.

Then inventory is the company's property, not yours.

Technically, but --

If it's not yours, you should pay for it, right?

Right?

Since you're newly incorporated, I'll call it an error.

We'll classify it as accounts receivable.

So I owe myself money for my own stuff?

Exactly.

So if I pay the bill, there's no problem, right?

Yes, pay your company for the food.

Now, it appears your firm has failed

to declare 80,000 in monthly income.

You incorporated last May. That's eight months times 80,000.

Please refile with that 640,000 yen added.

- You mean pay more tax? - That's right.

"That's right"?

You act nice, but you're a heartless bitch!

It's true!

Why would you pick on poor people like us?

Go to hell!

There are many worse than us! Why don't you go after them?

Glad to! Give me their names and addresses!

Find them yourself! That's your job!

Listen, my seals and bankbooks...

could you go get them?

What are you doing with them?

I just want them handy for a while.

Oh... that reminds me.

Here are yesterday's account statements for the hotel.

Make sure they go in the trash tomorrow.

- Mr. Gondo. - What?

Have you got some other woman?

Don't be stupid.

You found someone new.

Where?

Is it Kumi at the Phoenix Club?

It's Kumi, isn't it?

Please, let's just leave sex out of this!

It's not about the sex!

You're giving her your seals and bankbooks.

You're dumping me, aren't you?

No, I'm not.

What's her number? I'll talk to her.

Now wait a minute!

All right, I'll call her.

Kumi? It's me.

I'm still held up over here.

We were just fighting about it! How'd you know?

Hold on. You two talk it over.

I'll kill you!

Now get out!

I'm through with you! Get out!

How can you say that to me?

I've been sick of you for a while. You've got a week.

Pick up your severance check and move out.

Darling, please wait!

Darling, please.

I'm sorry.

Congratulations!

Good morning.

How'd it go after I left?

They split cash into two streams at the register.

Checking the pachinko parlor today?

Yes, the Daiko.

You've got bed head.

- Did you mark the bills? - Yes.

It's primitive, but surprisingly effective.

I'll pay a visit on the 6th at 10:00 a.m.

Please expect me then.

Ah, one more thing...

where exactly are you located?