「103万円の壁」議論へ：Q&A
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「103万円の壁」議論へ【Debating the 1.03-Million-Yen Threshold】
ディスカッション用の質問と解答例
このTopicに関連する５つの重要質問と解答例を作成しました。
ディスカッションの練習として、各質問に15〜20秒で答えてください。
Q1) Do you agree with the DPFP’s proposal?
Q2) What do you think about part-time workers reducing their hours?
Q3) How could raising the threshold benefit the economy?
Q4) What might be the downside of raising the threshold?
Q5) Do you think Japan’s income tax is too high?
Q1) Do you agree with the DPFP’s proposal?
A) It’s difficult to judge. We need to consider both the pros and cons. I’m a bit concerned about a possible shortage of tax revenues.
Q2) What do you think about part-time workers reducing their hours?
A) I understand they reduce their hours to avoid lowering their take-home pay. If I were in their position, I might do the same. It’s a shame they can’t work as much as they want for that reason.
Q3) How could raising the threshold benefit the economy?
A) Many part-timers would work more hours up to the new threshold of 1.78 million yen. With higher incomes, they would spend more, boosting the economy.
Q4) What might be the downside of raising the threshold?
A) The biggest concern might be a shortage of tax revenues. The government would need to find other resources, like raising the consumption tax rate.
Q5) Do you think Japan’s income tax is too high?
A) Not necessarily. Some countries have higher income taxes than Japan. But we need to watch the government to ensure they don’t waste taxpayers’ money.
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