# Tax cut to bring ¥36,000 benefit per citizen

> Prime Minister Takaichi says consumption tax cut will reduce household costs by ¥36,000 per person.
- Title: Tax cut to bring ¥36,000 benefit per citizen · The Japan Times
- Summary: Prime Minister Takaichi says consumption tax cut will reduce household costs by ¥36,000 per person. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced a consumption tax…
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- Source: The Japan Times — https://japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/10/10/japan/politics/tax-cut-36000-takaichi
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- Published: 2026-10-10T01:02:00+00:00
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- Topics: sanae takachi, consumption tax, tax cut, household expenses, japanese economy, budgets, news, politics, world
## Prime Minister Takaichi announces tax cut
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Friday the planned consumption tax cut for food will reduce household financial burdens by about ¥36,000 per citizen.
## Tax benefit calculation method
The ¥36,000 figure was calculated by dividing the total tax revenue loss to central and local governments by Japan's population.
## Local government revenue concerns
Yasue Funayama of the Democratic Party for the People asked how the government will cover local revenue losses from the tax cut.
## Takaichi's response to revenue concerns
Takaichi vowed to fully cover local government revenue losses with state funds, saying they will secure necessary tax grants.
## Support for affected businesses
The government is considering measures to support agricultural and fishery businesses, food companies and restaurants impacted by the tax cut.
## Financial aid eligibility debate
Komeito Secretary-General Makoto Nishida called for clarification on who qualifies for financial aid for workers affected by the tax cut.
## Tax cut impact concerns
Sanseito leader Sohei Kamiya argued the tax reduction should apply across all sectors, not just food, while Takaichi warned it could affect public services.
## Key takeaway

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced a consumption tax cut expected to lower household expenses by ¥36,000 per citizen.