Japan's DPP leader proposes 20% crypto tax cut if elected
Yuichiro Tamaki, the leader of Japan’s Democratic Party for the People (DPP), has pledged to reduce taxes on cryptocurrency gains to 20% if his party wins the upcoming election.
This tax reduction would bring crypto profits in line with stock market taxes, which are currently taxed at the same rate.
In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Tamaki stated, “If you think crypto assets should be taxed separately at 20% instead of treated as miscellaneous income, please vote for the Democratic Party for the People.”
Under his proposed plan, exchanging one crypto asset for another would not trigger a taxable event.
Despite the promise, the DPP faces an uphill battle, as it currently holds only 7 out of 465 seats in Japan’s House of Representatives.
According to a recent poll by the local outlet Mainichi, the party is expected to increase its seat count but still holds a slim chance of securing a majority.
Tamaki also emphasized his vision of turning Japan into a leader in the Web3 industry, stating, "We want to make Japan a strong nation in the Web3 business."
The upcoming election on October 27 will be crucial for his party's plan, which also includes addressing inflation and increasing take-home pay for citizens.
Currently, crypto profits in Japan are taxed as miscellaneous income, with rates ranging between 15% and 55%, depending on personal income.
Corporate holders of crypto are subject to a flat 30% tax, regardless of whether they have sold the assets.
In comparison, stock market earnings face a maximum tax rate of 20%.
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