FY2026 Local Finance Council Meeting Summary (September 15)
Overview
The Local Finance Council deliberated on and approved the designation of eligible organizations under the hometown tax donation system for the period from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. The discussion included explanations of why organizations would newly provide thank-you gifts and what would happen if an applying organization were not designated. Regarding Aichi Prefecture, it was explained that the council had heard it would provide gifts related to the Asian Games and Asian Para Games. Applying organizations will be reviewed for compliance with the criteria, and they may not be designated if their applications clearly fail to meet those criteria.
Key points
- The council deliberated on and approved the designation of eligible organizations.
- Applying organizations will be reviewed for compliance with the criteria and may not be designated if they clearly fail to meet them.
- It was explained that the council had heard Aichi Prefecture would provide gifts related to the Asian Games and Asian Para Games.
Overview
Under Articles 37-2, paragraph 8, and 314-7, paragraph 8, of the Local Tax Act, the Local Finance Council deliberated on the designation of eligible organizations under the hometown tax donation system.
The period under consideration was from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027.
Details
Asked why organizations would newly provide thank-you gifts starting in the FY2026 designation period, the council explained that it had not confirmed the details for each organization, but had heard Aichi Prefecture would provide gifts related to the Asian Games and Asian Para Games.
It was explained that applying organizations would be reviewed for compliance with the criteria, and that they may not be designated if their applications clearly fail to meet them.