The CRA and DPP declined to participate Thursday a panel on temporarily lifting the consumption tax on groceries, where political wrangling had been expected between the ruling and opposition parties. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/26/japan/politics/consumption-tax-panel/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #consumptiontax #taxes #ldp #jip #dpp #cra #teammirai #sanaetakaichi
Do we morally owe #taxes?
The case against paying taxes is stronger than you might think, but the best reason to pay may be humility: it’s the surest way to treat fellow citizens fairly.
Philosophers from Socrates to Locke debate it:
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In her policy speech to parliament, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pitched her “responsible and proactive” fiscal policy as she sought to reassure markets that her goals are not overly expansionary. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/20/japan/politics/takaichi-policy-speech/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #sanaetakaichi #japaneseeconomy #taxes #consumptiontax #taiwan #china #defense