Constitutional plans for consumption tax of zero food, with three plans to conclude before Golden Week, Noda and others

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On the 22nd, the Constitutional Democratic Party compiled three proposals in a discussion within the party over whether or not to cut consumption taxes in preparation for the summer House of Councillors election, focusing on the timely reduction in food items to 0%. As a measure to combat high prices, the meeting will include a flat rate reduction of consumption tax to 5%, an introduction of a "tax credit with benefits" that reduces part of the consumption tax burden with tax credits and benefits for those with low and middle-income earners, and a "tax credit with benefits" will be reduced by "zero" consumption tax rate on food items, and a "salary...

On the 22nd, the Constitutional Democratic Party compiled three proposals in a discussion within the party over whether or not to cut consumption taxes in preparation for the summer H...
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