Coalition divided as Japan weighs Consumption Tax cut imid inflation and U.S. tariffs nerves
Japan’s current standard Consumption Tax rate is 10%, with an 8% reduced rate for food. Similar to VAT, Consumption Tax rose to 10% in 2019 to meet the costs associated with an ageing population.
Source: vatcalc.com
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