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Why does Japan's life-insurance deduction disappoint anyone who assumes the tax break simply mirrors the premiums paid?
People buying life insurance in Japan often remember only that there is some tax deduction attached to the premiums. Please explain why that is too simple and why contract type and statutory caps matter more than the raw amount paid.
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