
Because politicians are hesitant to reform the inheritance tax, the Federal Constitutional Court will once again decide. The question is why millionaire entrepreneurs are better off than other citizens.
Because politicians are hesitant to reform the inheritance tax, the Federal Constitutional Court should clarify why millionaire entrepreneurs are better off.
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Politicians have been hesitant about reforming inheritance tax for a long time.
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Because politicians are hesitant to reform the inheritance tax, the Federal Constitutional Court will once again decide. The question is why millionaire entrepreneurs are better off than other citizens.
By David Böcking and Gerald Traufetter

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The Federal Constitutional Court is negotiating the constitutionality of the inheritance tax for two days. Bavaria is suing against the nationwide regulation and is calling for the tax to be regionalized, while the federal government is planning a reform.

The Free State of Bavaria is suing the Federal Constitutional Court against the uniform federal inheritance tax and is calling for it to be transferred to the states. Bavaria criticizes the unchanged allowances for 16 years and the discrimination against private assets compared to privileged business assets. The constitutionality of inheritance tax privileges for business heirs will be heard on Tuesday, while the other side warns of ruinous tax competition.

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