Effects of the German Inheritance Tax Reform in 2016

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The Foundation for Family Businesses in Germany and Europe

Period: 01.12.2016 – 31.03.2017

The German Inheritance Tax Reform in 2016 came along with a lot of modifications compared to the previous regulations. Some of the new regulations as a lower valuation factor for the determination of the company value might be advantageous for businesses. In contrast to the old rules, the new rules do not foresee a far-reaching tax exemption for business assets in general.Based on different model calculations, the effects of the major modifications in the German inheritance act are assessed.

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