The Japanese government has officially decided to increase the rate of consumption tax from the current 5% to 8% with effect from 1 April 2014.
It has also delivered a five-trillion yen (US$50B) economic stimulus policy that aims to alleviate burdens resulting from the consumption tax increase and avoid a negative impact on the economy. An outline of various taxes cut measures for businesses was also released on the same day.
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