Most Dutch Back Higher Taxes on Large Inheritances, CPB Finds - DutchNews.nl
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A survey by the Netherlands Central Planning Bureau (CPB) revealed this week that a majority of Dutch people are in favor of higher inheritance tax. This is a striking finding, as it has long been assumed that inheritance tax in particular is perceived as government greed.
Almost 12 percent of the Dutch want to abolish inheritance tax.
It is a hot political issue: how much inheritance tax do you have to pay if your parents or grandparents leave you money? A study by the Central Planning Bureau shows that support for the inheritance tax is strong. A majority of the Dutch believe that large inheritances, in particular, should be taxed more heavily.
Research by the Netherlands Central Planning Bureau (CPB) shows that more than half of the Dutch population wants an inheritance tax higher than the current rates. Due to the aging population, the number of inheritances continues to increase, making the discussion regarding the inheritance tax rate more relevant once again.
The Netherlands is deeply divided over the usefulness and necessity of inheritance tax. A hard core would prefer to get rid of it today, while a majority of the...
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