Thursday, August 08, 2019

#JAPAN: New Tax On Food In Theme Parks Taxed Less If Consumed While Walking

[world politics news]


With two months to go before the consumption tax hike, the government released a document Thursday spelling out cases regarding food and drinks purchased at theme parks, saying they will be taxed at 10% if consumed at tables, but 8% if consumed while walking.

The government will raise the tax from the current 8%  to 10% from Oct 1, but daily necessities such as food, nonalcoholic beverages and newspapers delivered to homes will be exempt from the hike. Dining out will incur a 10% charge, but food purchased and taken out from restaurants will be taxed at the current 8%.

[FULL STORY HERE]

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