Japan Mulls 1% Food Tax Next April

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Source: Dukascopy Bank SA
The Takaichi administration is considering a temporary 1% food consumption tax rate for two years starting next April. While pivoting from a campaign pledge of 0%, officials note a 1% rate requires only six months to update cash register systems compared to a full year for 0%.
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