
178: Japan’s ‘four-eyed tax hiker’ and the curse of Colonel Sanders
Deep Dive from The Japan Times
Tax Cuts and Cash Handouts in Japan
This chapter discusses tax cuts and cash handouts in Japan, including a 30,000 yen cut in income tax, a 10,000 yen cut in residency tax, and plans to grant 70,000 yen in payouts to low income households. The episode also explores people's perceptions of taxation in Japan and provides an overview of the tax and social security system based on age and employment status.
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