Economics

Abe Wants Wealthy to Pay Exit Tax Before Leaving

Hitting the wealthy when they leave

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is cutting corporate taxes, delayed a sales-levy increase and plans a tax-free investment program for children, all in an effort to spur economic growth.

He draws the line at wealthy people leaving the country and paying no tax at all.