- Japan’s ruling LDP proposed cutting the food and beverage consumption tax from 8% to 1% for two years starting April 2027, instead of to zero.
- To offset the difference, the plan includes cash handouts of about 600 billion yen per year for two years, starting around fall next year.
- The proposal is still under negotiation among parties in the tax council, with some parties opposing any consumption tax cut.
- The LDP says 1% is easier to implement than 0% because retailers need time to update cash register systems.
- The plan could raise fiscal concerns amid weak yen and high bond yields, while the government is also considering aid for farmers and restaurant operators.
Source: japantoday.com
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