Crypto Tax Relief in Japan on the Horizon as General Elections Approach

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Japan’s Democratic Party for the People (DPP) leader, Yuichiro Tamaki, is proposing significant crypto tax reforms ahead of the general election.
Tamaki’s vision also includes using NFTs in governance, introducing crypto ETFs, and potentially turning the yen into an electronic currency.
Tamaki’s proposals have resonated with many crypto enthusiasts frustrated by the current tax rules.
As Japan prepares for its
upcoming general election
, political leaders are looking to attract crypto investors, much like their U.S. counterparts. The cryptocurrency market is seen as an important part of the country’s financial health. Yuichiro Tamaki, leader of Japan’s Democratic Party for the People (DPP), is making bold promises to win over digital asset enthusiasts.
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On October 21st, he took to X to reveal his party’s plan to overhaul
Japan’s crypto tax system
, calling for support from those frustrated with the current high tax rates.
Let’s explore the whole truth.
【拡散希望】
暗号資産に関して明確な減税&規制改革を打ち出しているのが国民民主党です。
暗号資産を雑所得ではなく分離課税20%にすべきと考える人は国民民主党に入れてください。暗号資産同士の交換時には税金をかけません。
こうした国民民主党の公約を拡散していただければ幸いです。…
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— 玉木雄一郎（国民民主党代表） (@tamakiyuichiro)
October 20, 2024
Will a Tax Cut Win Over Crypto Investors?
Japan’s current crypto tax rules have left many investors unhappy, with profits taxed as high as 55%. Tamaki’s proposal aims to simplify this by introducing a flat 20% tax on crypto earnings, aligning it with other investment income. He also wants to allow for loss deductions and exempt crypto-to-crypto trades from taxation, which would provide much-needed relief for Japan’s growing crypto community.
NFTs, Digital Yen, and More
Tamaki’s ambitions go further than tax reform. He is discussing the use of NFTs (
non-fungible tokens
) in governance and plans to introduce cryptocurrency ETFs (
exchange-traded funds
) to encourage more investment. Additionally, he has suggested turning the yen into an electronic currency and creating “digital local currencies” to support regional economies.
What’s the Public Sentiment: Hope or Skepticism?
Responses to Tamaki’s proposals have been mixed. Many crypto enthusiasts are pleased to see someone addressing the complicated tax rules, while others are skeptical, worried that the government may still seek to collect more money from citizens. Still, for those involved in the crypto space, Tamaki’s promises could lead to important changes in how digital assets are treated in Japan.
Despite the DPP’s limited political power, Tamaki’s message resonates with many who feel the current tax code is too harsh. However, polls suggest that the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its coalition partner, Komeito, are likely to keep their majority, with the DPP possibly gaining around 20 seats. Whether Tamaki’s vision for crypto tax reform will become a reality remains to be seen.
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The countdown has begun. Crypto’s destiny in Japan hangs in the balance.
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