The government has decided to grant special tax revenues to local governments that are facing new financial burdens due to a drastic increase of foreign residents.
The government concluded such support is necessary to help maintain public services for foreigners, such as education and life-related assistance.
It also plans during fiscal 2006 to revise the Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry order regarding calculation standards of special tax revenues allocated to local governments.
The special tax is granted to local governments that have been hit financially by disaster damages or major events.
(Jan. 9, 2007)
http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/20070109TDY02005.htm
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