Illegal refunds were made by abusing the consumption tax exemption system. The National Taxation Bureau and Customs confirmed that they would strengthen their response.

In response to a series of cases in which businesses and others fraudulently receive refunds by abusing the consumption tax exemption system, the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau and Tokyo Customs held a meeting on the 7th to confirm policies to strengthen their response. did.

The meeting was held with the attendance of the heads of the two organizations, including Director-General Kazunari Toyama from the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau and Customs Director Hideaki Genshin from Tokyo Customs.

According to the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau, due to the increase in inbound demand, there have been a number of cases in which businesses that handle duty-free goods are abusing the consumption tax exemption system and fraudulently obtaining refunds.

At the meeting, Director Toyama of the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau stated, ``Illegal consumption tax refunds can be considered an act of defrauding the national treasury.It is extremely malicious, and we will strengthen our measures.''

At the meeting, it was reported that Japanese businesses had received tax refunds by falsely exporting items overseas and falsely claiming that they had made tax-free sales to foreign tourists recruited as part-time workers on social media. Ta.

Consumption tax accounts for one-third of Japan's tax revenue, and with the invoice system starting last October, the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau and Tokyo Customs will continue to work together to prevent fraudulent refunds. We plan to strengthen our efforts to address these issues.