Five organizations, including the Japan Automobile Federation, campaigned in Tenjin on Nov. 12 for lower and simpler vehicle-related taxes. They called for the abolition of the automobile weight tax. The groups argue that its original role as a road-funding tax ended when the revenue was reassigned to general spending in 2009. They also oppose consumption tax being charged on gasoline prices that already include fuel taxes. JAF plans to submit its demands to the national government. Source: TVQ News / RKB News
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