New Commissioner of the National Tax Agency “Flexibly adapting to the situation of new taxpayers” 16:30, July 20

Mr. Tetsuo Kabe, who became the new Secretary of the National Tax Agency, said in a press conference, "I would like to take thorough measures against the new coronavirus and flexibly respond to the situation of taxpayers and conduct tax collection and tax investigation."

Mr. Kabe is 57 years old from Tokyo.

After joining the former Ministry of Finance in 1985, he became the new Secretary of the National Tax Agency on the 20th after working as the Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Finance and Director of the Finance and Finance Bureau.

At the inaugural interview, Mr. Kabe said, “I am reminded of the importance of my duties and I am tight. I have new challenges such as dealing with the new coronavirus, but I am collecting flexibly according to the situation of taxpayers. I will do my best to fulfill my duties in conducting duties and tax investigations."

Regarding the “reduced tax rate” that was introduced in October of last year with the increase in the consumption tax rate, “The system is the first system for businesses and tax accountants, so the actual situation of tax accountants in order to ensure proper tax filing It is necessary to grasp the details carefully and respond closely to the site. If there is an error in the declaration, I would like to respond in the form of instructing it by writing or calling and voluntarily reviewing it." Said.