- Japan’s Prime Minister is considering suspending the 8% reduced consumption tax on food for up to two years.
- The suspension is proposed as an election pledge to address the cost-of-living crisis.
- The measure would exempt food and beverages from consumption tax temporarily.
- The government estimates this would reduce annual tax revenues by about ¥5 trillion.
Source: vatcalc.com
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