Preferential Treatment for High-Income Earners? A Surge of Highly Liquid "Pure Gold" Return Gifts for Hometown Tax Donations: Asahi Shimbun

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The Furusato Nozei (hometown tax donation) system allows those with higher incomes to donate larger amounts and receive more valuable return gifts in return. Looking at portal sites showcasing these return gifts, you'll find items made of "pure gold," which has high resale value. Tsukuba City in Ibaraki Prefecture is one such example…