The 2025 Tax Reform Outline has been approved by the Cabinet, the tax exemption system will be changed to a “refund method”, and special packaging and upper limit will be abolished from November 1, 2026.

The 2025 Tax Reform Outline has been approved by the Cabinet, the tax exemption system will be changed to a “refund method”, and special packaging and upper limit will be abolished from November 1, 2026.

The government has approved a tax reform outline for fiscal year 2025, which includes improving convenience for foreign travelers and reviewing the tax exemption system based on the experience of…

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Amazon enters hometown tax donation program, return gifts can be delivered the next day, and limited return gifts are also available in collaboration with local governments

Amazon enters hometown tax donation program, return gifts can be delivered the next day, and limited return gifts are also available in collaboration with local governments

Amazon has launched "Amazon Hometown Tax" as a new service. 1,000 local governments nationwide are participating, and the number of registered return gifts is approximately 300,000. We plan to expand…

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Greece increases taxes on vacation rentals and hotels, imposes new tax of up to 20 euros on cruise travelers

Greece increases taxes on vacation rentals and hotels, imposes new tax of up to 20 euros on cruise travelers

According to Reuters, Greece's parliament has approved a bill to increase daily taxes on vacation rentals and hotel stays, and to tax visitors from cruise ports. To address the economic…

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Okinawa Prefecture will introduce a “fixed rate system” for lodging tax, with an upper limit of 2,000 yen. We asked the OCVB chairman about future issues and expectations for the introduction.

Okinawa Prefecture will introduce a “fixed rate system” for lodging tax, with an upper limit of 2,000 yen. We asked the OCVB chairman about future issues and expectations for the introduction.

Okinawa Prefecture has finalized plans for a system design in preparation for the introduction of an accommodation tax, including a flat tax rate of 2% per person per night. We…

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The city of Venice has decided to levy an entry fee in 2025, twice as much as this year, for day-trippers, with a fine of 300 euros for violators.

The city of Venice has decided to levy an entry fee in 2025, twice as much as this year, for day-trippers, with a fine of 300 euros for violators.

According to Reuters, the Italian city of Venice will follow suit this spring and charge day-trippers 10 euros (approximately 1,640 yen) as an entrance fee from mid-April to the end…

Continue ReadingThe city of Venice has decided to levy an entry fee in 2025, twice as much as this year, for day-trippers, with a fine of 300 euros for violators.