- Japan’s lower house is considering a bill to temporarily reduce the consumption tax on food and beverages to zero from Oct. 1, 2026, to Sept. 30, 2027, with a possible extension to Sept. 30, 2028, and to introduce related tax credits. The law would take effect upon promulgation.
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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