Made in Berlin: Ist Erben in Deutschland ungerecht geregelt?
Wer ein Reihenhaus erbt, zahlt Erbschaftsteuer. Wer ein großes Unternehmen erbt, bleibt oft verschont. Ist das fair? Darum geht es in der ersten Folge des neuen Handelsblatt-Podcasts.
Germany is questioning the fairness of its inheritance tax system, with a landmark review by the country's highest court. A man sued, arguing that he is at a disadvantage compared to heirs of billion-dollar enterprises. The debate over reforming the inheritance tax has been ongoing in Berlin for months, with the SPD and economists proposing changes.
The Reformvorschlägen, or reform proposals, are being examined by the court, which is also considering the implications for Bärbel Bas, who recently stepped down as SPD Co-Chair and Minister for Labor. The controversy surrounding the inheritance tax touches on the broader issue of justice in the country's tax system, with the Handelsblatt's Berlin reporters Martin Greive and Josefine Fokuhl explaining why this is a fundamental matter of fairness.
They note that no other tax generates as little revenue yet remains so contentious, and that the reform proposals have positioned the Union accordingly.
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