Furusato Nozei Changes in October: What Donors Need to Know
From October 1, 2026, towns can spend no more than 47.5% of donations on gifts, shipping, portal fees and admin combined. That cap drops 2.5 points each October until it reaches 40% in 2029. Your deduction, the ¥2,000 out-of-pocket amount and the one-stop exception stay the same, but tighter local-product rules mean some gifts may be pulled, cost more or shrink. Checked against the ministry’s own documents Furusato Nozei Is Changing on October 1 50% → 40%cap on what towns can spend, lowered every October until 2029 From October 1, 2026, municipalities have to keep more of every donation, and the rules on what counts as a “local product” get stricter at the same time. Starts Oct 1, 2026Your deduction works the sameSome gifts may change If your feed is full of posts saying you’ll “lose out” unless you donate by September 30, here’s the short version: nothing…
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