Consumption tax

消費税 ／ consumption-tax　—　Institutions

A tax added to the price at the time of purchase. In Japan, the rate is 10%, with a reduced rate of 8% for items such as groceries.

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As the same rate is applied regardless of income, the proportional burden is heavier for those with lower incomes. The Value Added Tax in the United Kingdom is 20%. Different countries have different rates and different items eligible for reduced rates.