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The appeal and trade-offs of Japan's hometown tax system
The Japan Times argues taxpayers can redirect part of their taxes for tangible rewards, while prosperous cities lose revenue.
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The Japan Times argues in commentary that Japan's hometown tax system thrives because it lets taxpayers redirect part of their taxes for tangible rewards while boosting regional economies. Mainly prosperous cities, meanwhile, see tax revenue flow elsewhere, and wealthier municipalities have complained.
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