Bye-bye Crypto Tax Woes Japan to Spare Companies from Unrealized Gains – Report

Japan Plans to Exempt Companies from Taxing Unrealized Crypto Gains – Media Report

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Hey there, digital asset investors! Guess what? Japanese lawmakers held a discussion yesterday on plans to exempt companies from paying tax on unrealized cryptocurrency gains. Are you as excited as I am? I mean, who wouldn’t want to save some crypto dough, am I right?

According to a Nikkei report, this incredible proposal is being discussed by Japan’s ruling coalition. And get this – it applies to Japanese companies that hold on to digital assets for purposes other than short-term trading. So, those VC firms, non-fungible tokens businesses, and blockchain firms that hold cryptos for payment purposes might be in for a real treat!

But wait, there’s more! The exemption from corporate tax will be based on mark-to-market valuations at the end of the fiscal year. And you’re probably wondering what the heck that means, right? Well, mark-to-market refers to measuring the fair values of accounts that are subject to periodic fluctuations. Think of it like this: your crypto value goes up and down like a roller coaster, and mark-to-market keeps track of all those twists and turns. Pretty cool, huh?

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Oh, and let’s not forget about the crypto issuers. They’re holding on to cryptos too, and guess what? They’re not subject to taxes either. Talk about being at the right place at the right time!

Now, let’s talk about the brains behind this genius proposal. Policymakers from the Liberal Democratic Party and ruling coalition partner Komeito had a nice little chat about these tax exemptions. And let me tell you, everyone’s buzzing about it.

This whole thing started back in June when Japan’s National Tax Agency published a notice, stating that crypto issuers in the country won’t have to pay capital gains taxes on unrealized gains. It’s like Christmas came early for them!

Japan has been on a quest to revamp its crypto tax treatment for quite some time now. They’ve been trying to entice companies to stay in the country, especially after many startups left due to heavy tax burdens. It’s like a real-life game of “keep the businesses in Japan.”

And just when you thought things couldn’t get any better, Japan’s top financial regulator, the Financial Services Agency (FSA), submitted legislation-change requests to the government. They’re really serious about changing the way Japan taxes domestic crypto firms. About time, if you ask me!

Now, if you’re wondering why all this fuss is happening, well, the current rule has received its fair share of criticism. Apparently, it’s been a burden on companies and has been slowing down innovation in the crypto and blockchain sectors. We can’t have that, can we?

So, it’s not surprising that on October 16, some of the biggest businesses in Japan went all out and sought government action for these crypto tax reforms. The Japan Association of New Economy (JANE) presented the government with an ambitious request to “reduce tax rates” in 2024. They want to encourage growth and increase tax revenue. A win-win situation!

Well, folks, that’s the latest scoop on Japan’s wonderful world of crypto tax exemptions. Imagine not having to pay taxes on those unrealized gains. It’s like finding a pot of gold at the end of the crypto rainbow!

So, what do you think about this bold move? Are you happy to see Japan making crypto-friendly changes? Let me know in the comments below, and let’s keep the conversation going!

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