Should Germany abolish the inheritance tax?
In 2014, the Constitutional Court ruled that a 2009 law exempting corporate successions from inheritance tax was unconstitutional. Corporations obtained nearly €40 billion in tax exemptions while tax authorities collected €4.3 billion in inheritance tax revenue. Proponents of raising the tax argue that the tax breaks concentrate wealth in the hands of a few large industrial dynasties. Opponents argue the tax causes liquidity problems for small and medium size companies when faced by a sudden tax debt following a succession.
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No, but ensure that passing on one house is "free", such that nobody is forced to sell their parental home just because they cannot pay the inheritance tax on it.
Yes, unless the inheritance money is ill-gotten.
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Yes, inheritance is essential
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Yes, and abolish income tax
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No, but instead of paying the tax allow for the money to be spent on public projects and charity instead
No, but exclude the primary residence as long as its valued under € 3 Million
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