Prior to the introduction of the "invoice system" one year later, which aims to accurately ascertain the amount of consumption tax paid, tax office staff and tax accountants publicized the system at the Tsukiji Outer Market in Chuo Ward, Tokyo on the 18th. Did.
The "invoice system" will be introduced in October next year for the purpose of helping businesses to grasp the exact amount of consumption tax paid.
On the 18th, an activity was held to promote the system at the Tsukiji Outer Market in Chuo Ward, Tokyo, where staff from the local Kyobashi Tax Office and members of the Tax Accountants Association handed out leaflets explaining the outline of the system to fish shop owners. I was.
After the introduction of the system, in order for businesses to receive consumption tax deductions and refunds, they will need invoices and receipts that describe the tax rate and amount for each item. Cases where issuance is required are assumed.
On the other hand, small businesses that are currently exempt from consumption tax will be required to pay consumption tax if they register to issue invoices. must be judged on an individual basis.
Takayuki Sano, Chief of the Kyobashi Tax Office, said, "I would like to continue to carefully explain to business operators so that they can understand the system and decide whether to register."