TOKYO, March 7 (Reuters) - Any delay by Japan in raising its sales tax would pose a major burden on government finances, ratings agency Moody’s said on Monday.

There are discussions in parliament over whether to delay the sales tax hike scheduled for April 2017 but postponing the hike regardless of the reason would pose a big fiscal burden, Moody’s said in a note emailed to clients. (Reporting by the Tokyo Newsroom)