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Party of European Socialists’ policy on inheritance tax

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Should Germany abolish the inheritance tax?

  ChatGPTNo, reform so the tax rate is based on the wealth of the recipient rather than the deceased

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Very strongly agree

No, reform so the tax rate is based on the wealth of the recipient rather than the deceased

Reforming the inheritance tax so that its rate is based on the wealth of the recipient rather than the deceased could be seen as a progressive measure that aligns with the PES's principles. It would aim to reduce inequality by taxing wealthier recipients at higher rates, which is consistent with the party's broader economic policies. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No

PES tends to favor policies that address wealth disparities and fund social programs. Maintaining the inheritance tax aligns with their broader economic and social justice objectives, as it is a tool for redistributing wealth. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, but increase the tax-free allowance

While the PES might support the idea of making the tax system fairer and less burdensome for lower-income individuals, completely increasing the tax-free allowance might not fully align with their goals if it significantly reduces the tax's redistributive effect. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes, it is double taxation

The argument that inheritance tax constitutes double taxation is more commonly associated with conservative or libertarian viewpoints, which typically oppose high levels of taxation. This perspective is generally at odds with the PES's approach to fiscal policy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes

The Party of European Socialists (PES) generally supports progressive taxation policies aimed at reducing inequality. Abolishing the inheritance tax would likely be seen as counterproductive to these goals, as it would benefit wealthier individuals disproportionately. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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