Ifo Institute Proposes Simpler Inheritance Tax in Germany With a Low Tax Rate
January 23, 2026
January 23, 2026
MUNICH, Germany, Jan. 23 -- ifo Institute issued the following news release:
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ifo Institute Proposes Simpler Inheritance Tax in Germany With a Low Tax Rate
The ifo Institute proposes an inheritance tax reform in Germany in the form of a flat tax model. The proposal envisages a low tax rate of around 10 percent that applies to all types of wealth. It also includes high individual tax-free allowances and generous deferral regulations for business assets. . . .
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ifo Institute Proposes Simpler Inheritance Tax in Germany With a Low Tax Rate
The ifo Institute proposes an inheritance tax reform in Germany in the form of a flat tax model. The proposal envisages a low tax rate of around 10 percent that applies to all types of wealth. It also includes high individual tax-free allowances and generous deferral regulations for business assets. . . .