Tax panel chief-designate Homma hints at possible corporate tax

Tax panel chief-designate Homma hints at possible corporate tax

TOKYO, Japan - Osaka University Professor Masaaki Homma, who will take over as head of the government's tax panel in November, speaks at a press conference at the Finance Ministry on Oct. 20. Homma indicated he will consider reviewing the corporate taxation system in line with the government's pro-growth economic policies. (Kyodo)

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