Japan plans to subsidize small and micro farmers affected by the reduction in food consumption tax, with an estimated requirement of about 200 billion yen.

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(1) According to Kyodo News, several informed sources revealed that the Japanese government is coordinating to study a plan to provide subsidies equivalent to 5.4% of tax-exclusive sales to small and medium-sized farmers who will face decreased income due to the reduction of the consumption tax rate on food and beverages from 8% to 1% starting April 2027. (2) The aim is to compensate for income loss according to business scale and thus prevent farmers from abandoning agriculture. (3) The policy will cover about 800,000 farmers nationwide, and those working in forestry and fisheries will also receive subsidies. (4) The required funding is expected to be approximately 200 billion yen, which will be included in the initial budget for fiscal year 2027. (5) This will further increase the fiscal burden, adding to the annual 5 trillion yen tax revenue shortfall caused by the consumption tax cut, and will further intensify fiscal pressure.

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(1) According to a report by Japan's Kyodo News, several relevant sources have disclosed that the Japanese government is coordinating a plan: to provide subsidies equivalent to 5.4% of tax-free sales to small and micro farmers whose income will decrease due to the reduction of the consumption tax rate on food and beverages from 8% to 1% starting in April 2027. (2) The move aims to compensate for income losses based on the scale of operations, thereby preventing farmers from abandoning agriculture. (3) The policy covers approximately 800,000 farmers nationwide, and forestry and fishery workers will also receive subsidies. (4) The required funding is estimated to be around 200 billion yen and will be included in the initial budget for fiscal year 2027. (5) This will further increase the fiscal burden. On top of the annual 5 trillion yen tax revenue shortfall caused by the consumption tax reduction, financial pressure will further intensify.

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