Honestly, weirdly enough, paying taxes with the f-regi system in Japan has kind of sparked political debates, especially about fairness and cashless payments. Like, I remember seeing arguments online where some people say it makes paying taxes easier for everyone, but others think it's just another way for credit card companies to profit off basic stuff like taxes. There’s also talk about how not everyone has a credit card, especially older folks or people with unstable incomes, which seems kinda unfair.

Politicians sometimes argue that it encourages cashless society goals, which is a thing in Japan right now. Still, some critics say it's just shifting fees onto taxpayers, since you actually have to pay extra depending on how much you owe. I personally think it makes tax-paying less of a hassle and more transparent, but I can totally see why there’s pushback, especially for people who don’t want to or can’t use cards. It really shows how something as simple as paying taxes can end up being controversial, because anything involving government money and tech seems to spark a political fight these days.