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TAXES

Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 11, 2023
Keidanren to seek tax use for raising Japan's birthrate
The country's top business lobby is calling for 'the best mix' of financial resources, including taxation, social insurance premiums and government bonds, together with spending reforms.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 10, 2023
Biden's $6.8 trillion budget challenges Republicans and raises taxes on rich
The president challenged Republican opponents on fiscal responsibility, highlighting plans to cut U.S. deficits nearly $3 trillion over 10 years by raising taxes on high earners.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Mar 9, 2023
Ten years on, reconstruction tax continues to stir debate
Critics have increasingly pointed out misuse of the budget, resulting in growing demands across the political spectrum for stricter criteria for allocating funds.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 8, 2023
Nine social media influencers in Japan slapped with fines for back taxes
The nine influencers, all of them women and most of whom are in their 30s, failed to declare about ¥300 million in total in taxable income in the six years through 2021, sources said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 20, 2023
Undeclared income of wealthy in Japan hits record high
The undeclared income totaled ¥83.9 billion in the year through June 2022, up 72.3% from the preceding year.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 30, 2023
Parliament begins budget talks amid focus on Kishida's tax plans
Attention is increasingly turning to when Kishida might call an election, especially given the divisive issue of tax hikes to pay for increased defense spending and child care policies.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 29, 2023
Sunak fires Zahawi citing ‘serious’ ethics breach over taxes
U.K. Prime Minister Sunak said the probe of Nadhim Zahawi's tax situation has been concluded and fired the Conservative Party chairman.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 25, 2023
CDP questions Kishida on defense spending, nuclear power and child care
Calling for a snap election, the CDP's Kenta Izumi blasted the prime minister for pursuing a tax hike for defense spending without parliamentary discussion.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 22, 2023
Kishida heads into parliamentary session with packed — and divisive — agenda
Contentious debates in the Diet over increased defense spending, policies aimed at children and extending the life of nuclear reactors could ultimately seal the prime minister's fate.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 18, 2023
We’ll all pay for Uncle Sam’s cheap debt fantasies
By financing ballooning spending with short-term debt, the government failed to lock in record-low interest rates while it could. Now the piper has come to call.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Jan 14, 2023
Russia may hike taxes as military spending and oil price weigh on budget
Russia is becoming too dependent on oil revenues to support its budget as it ramps up military spending, economists said, warning that the government may have to raise taxes.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 28, 2022
Kishida says election to come before tax hike for defense
Kishida has unveiled plans for a 60% increase in defense spending over five years.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / ANALYSIS
Dec 25, 2022
Japan's focus on defense spending casts doubt on growth
Whether 1.5% growth will be realized depends on corporate wage hikes and the inflation situation.

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