Japan’s Finance Minister, Yoshihiko Noda, has disclosed that, on its expiry, he would prefer to end the present reduced tax rate on capital gains and dividends from stock investments.
The reduced stock tax was first introduced in 2003, and subsequently extended on each expiry date, to encourage individuals to invest rather than save. The tax rate on capital gains and dividends was cut to 10% from 20%.
At a news conference, Noda was reported as saying that his plan would be to end the tax break when it expires, and return the stock tax rate to 20% for 2012. Such a measure, it is said, would help reduce Japan's huge public debt.
However, stock exchange investors have warned that such a move could have a detrimental impact on Japan's equity markets. Noda confirmed that he is aware of the various different opinions on the possible effects of reintroducing the 20% rate, and that the government would not take action without consulting all parties.
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