I'm a Tax Payer

I submitted my tax form today. It was easier than I thought. I could calculate the amount of my tax on the net and print out the form after that. 

The tax office is closed on Saturday and Sunday, but they opened a special tax office today. When I got there, the place was empty, but after I submitted the form, I found a lot of people lined up in front of the reception desk. I was lucky. 

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Sales Taxes in Japan

Sales taxes in Japan have risen from 5% to 8% since April 1st. Some prices rose more than 3%. For example, the price of canned drinks sold in vending machines has risen from ¥120 to ¥130. That means rose by 9%, not 3%. Things like that. Our daily spending will tighten and I'm afraid that Japan's economy will go from bad to worse day by day.

The Mystery of the Consumption Tax

The consumption tax will rais from 5% to 8% in April. My FB friend have booked a dress for rent the other day. She will use the costume in May but she payed the fee the day she reserved. Then the shop charged 8% for the consumption tax not 5%. It was still in January. What do you think about that?