- The IMF has advised Japan to reconsider plans to remove value-added tax (VAT) on food, recommending instead to raise the headline rate.
- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged to remove VAT on food for two years, a key factor in her recent election win.
- The IMF warns that cutting the consumption tax would erode fiscal space and increase fiscal risks, given Japan’s high debt-to-GDP ratio.
- The IMF suggests any support for vulnerable groups should be temporary, targeted, and budget-neutral, and recommends refundable tax credits as a better alternative.
Source: answerconnect.cch.com
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