Property tax, which is routinely paid by those who own apartments or houses, has a hidden catch. Over 90% of municipalities nationwide have made some kind of correction due to tax errors, and in some cases, people have been overpaying for as long as 27 years. One key word is "wear and tear." By investigating the complex system and administrative challenges, we uncovered clues to preventing overpayment.
Reporting: Kaoru Yoshikawa and others, Fuji Television Economic Department
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