2024-02-17 07:40:00
Mr. Nobuaki Ishihara wants to suppress division among the people
On February 10th, former Liberal Democratic Party Secretary-General Nobuaki Ishihara appeared on “NewsBAR Hashimoto” (ABEMA). He caused controversy following saying that politicians should issue receipts in 100 yen increments.
Mr. Ishihara, who had a discussion with Toru Hashimoto, a lawyer and former governor of Osaka Prefecture, regarding the issue of slush funds within the Liberal Democratic Party faction, made this assertion.
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“It would cost regarding 400,000 yen to submit a receipt of 1 yen and hire a tax accountant to conduct an inspection.As someone like me was given a certain position, I became eligible immediately, and it takes a lot of effort every year.Common sense. Actually, I think it would be fine to issue a receipt in 100 yen increments.
I wonder if it makes sense to have an accountant look at everything and check everything? ”
When Mr. Hashimoto approached Mr. Ishihara, saying, “Politicians have the privilege of not being seen by the tax office.If you don’t have a receipt, you won’t know how to use it.”Ishihara argued as follows.
“Do you see it as a privilege or freedom of political activity? Of course it costs money. I think 1 yen is insane. You can’t even buy a pencil with 1 yen.”
Donations received by political organizations are, in principle, tax exempt from the perspective of public interest. Mr. Ishihara further stated his theory as follows.
“This is money that we receive as donations to be used for political activities.If we had a law-abiding spirit, problems like this would not occur.The people are angry because there are many people who don’t have that spirit, and politicians will take strict action once morest them.” thing.
And how will political funds be handled from now on? The main opinions were, “Should it be combined with taxes” and “Show it to the tax office,” but I think it won’t work unless there is a consensus between the ruling and opposition parties.”
Ishihara’s comment regarding receipts issued by politicians, saying, “I think it’s okay if they are in 100 yen increments,” sparked outrage on social media.
“Everyone hires a tax accountant. Everyone has no choice but to do it desperately because it is their duty. What is this person saying?
《Will Nobuaki Ishihara write a receipt for just 1 yen? However, in the private sector, I get a receipt of even 1 yen and give it to the accountant or declare it. Moreover, the amount of work has increased due to invoices. What are you talking regarding?
“Unfortunate people who don’t realize that this feeling is out of touch with the general public.” That’s why he was defeated in the election.
《Are the people and politicians different? That’s strange… Are you looking down on me from above? 》
“When Mr. Ishihara appeared on “Yoko Oshita Wide! Scramble” (TV Asahi) broadcast on December 12, 2023, he said, “Do you really need receipts for 100 yen, 200 yen, 300 yen?” I feel that way, don’t you?”, so I guess he’s sincere in his comments.
This statement was made at a time when tax returns had just begun and people were busy with detailed work on invoices, so perhaps he really didn’t know anything regarding what was going on in the world.
Mr. Ishihara insists that “politicians should take strict measures,” but it is difficult to do so because the politicians have not taken any measures.” (Politics correspondent)
Regarding the Liberal Democratic Party’s slush fund scandal, while the accounting officer and secretary have been indicted, only three members of Abe’s party have been indicted for receiving kickbacks of more than 40 million yen.
In principle, political funds are exempt from taxation, but if the slush funds are considered the income of the politician himself, they might be subject to income tax.
However, on February 15, Liberal Democratic Party Chairman Hiroshi Moriyama stated, “Since it is treated as political funds, no income tax will be incurred,” and he was negative, saying that there is no way the party would consider paying taxes. I showed my thoughts.
On the same day, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki also stated, “In my capacity as Finance Minister, I will not tell members who have omitted information to pay taxes.I will monitor the party’s position.”
In response to these comments, Toru Tamagawa, who appeared on “Shinichi Hatori Morning Show” (TV Asahi) on the 16th, expressed his anger as follows.
“Why are political funds exempt from tax? It is based on the premise that there is a public benefit. As long as the Abe and Nikai factions don’t pay taxes, I think there will be a movement called “We don’t pay taxes.”
If people continue to act or say things that undermine their tax obligations, there is a real possibility that a “non-tax payment movement” will emerge.
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