Billion Boom in Inheritances: Why the Tax on Capital Transfers Explodes
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In the past year, the state received significantly more money through inheritance and gift tax, mainly through transfers of large assets. Revenues rose by 61 percent year-on-year to around 21 billion euros and thus to a new peak, as the Federal Statistical Office announced on Wednesday. 34 major heirs received tax exemptions of a total of 3.7 billion euros - this was criticised among others by the DGB. Most of the transfers in this country are "…
Last year, the state seized more than 21 billion euros through inheritances and donations, more than ever before. Nevertheless, critics consider the law in force to be as unfair as it is unconstitutional.
In 2025, the state had more than 60 percent more revenue from inheritances and donations than in the previous year - mainly through transfers of large assets.
Assets worth more than 141 billion euros have been transferred last year, which means a profitable year for tax authorities.
Inheritance and gift tax on new record high. Especially very large assets were handed over.
The Federal Constitutional Court could soon overturn the privileges for companies in inheritance tax. New calculations show how far these go.
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