Urgent Survey Initiated on 'Furusato Tax' Point Regulation Impact and Year-End Strategy
Urgent Survey on 'Furusato Tax' Points Regulation Impact
The General Incorporated Association GDX (located in Minato, Tokyo) has commenced an urgent survey titled "Impact of the 'Furusato Tax' Points Regulation and Year-End Strategy" from today. This initiative comes in the wake of the 2025 reform of the 'Furusato Tax' system, which is scheduled to be enforced on October 1, 2025. The reform will impose regulations on the issuance of points through donation platforms, significantly transforming the 'Furusato Tax' landscape.
Background of the Survey: Market Transition Due to Point Regulation
From October 1, 2025, unique points awarded through donation portals will be regulated. This regulatory reform represents a pivotal turning point for the 'Furusato Tax' sector. In September, prior to these regulations, a significant influx of donations—often referred to as a "last-minute rush"—occurred as donors sought to benefit from points before the changes took effect. However, concerns now loom over a potential decline in donation amounts (