政府が新しい税金のルールを決めました
The government has decided on new tax rules
2026-09-15 · N5-N4 · 2 min
食べ物の消費税を一時的に１％に下げます
The consumption tax on food will be temporarily reduced to 1%
２０２６年９月１５日、日本政府は閣議で税制改正大綱を決めました。物価が高くなっているため、人々の生活を助けるための新しいルールです。
On September 15, 2026, the Japanese government approved a tax reform outline in a cabinet meeting. This is a new rule to help people's lives because prices are rising.
２０２７年４月から２年間、食べ物の消費税を８％から１％に下げます。また、収入が少ない人と中くらいの人にお金を配る制度も２０２７年度から始めます。
For two years starting in April 2027, the consumption tax on food will be reduced from 8% to 1%. Additionally, a system to distribute money to low- and middle-income earners will start from fiscal year 2027.
税金が変わることで困る農業や飲食店の仕事をする人たちを助けるための方法も準備します。
Methods to help people working in agriculture and restaurants who are affected by the tax change will also be prepared.
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