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Simon Betschinger wrote, referencing a report from WELT, that the SPD is planning a comprehensive redistribution of wealth in Germany through inheritance tax. According to him, this will exacerbate the wave of bankruptcies and the emigration of entrepreneurs. He accused the SPD of focusing on tax increases and damaging work ethic, diligence, determination, responsibility between generations, and social cohesion. #Steuern #SozialeGerechtigkeit #Wirtschaft (translated)

The X user sparbuchfeinde wrote that the abolition of inheritance tax in Sweden is one of the best-studied tax reforms in the world. State tax revenues were higher afterwards than before, and German economists knew that, he claimed. At the same time, according to his portrayal, they considered who financed their institutes and provided them with reach, significance, and invitations to public broadcasting. Leftist parties like the SPD relied on the narrative that the rich did not pay taxes. The envy stirred up by this currently secures their political survival, wrote sparbuchfeinde. #Erbschaftsteuer #Steuern #Ökonomie (translated)

Tim Freiheit wrote that an heir of a childless entrepreneur has only an exemption amount of 20,000 euros and must pay 50 instead of 30 percent inheritance tax. Experts considered this burden to be unproblematic according to his presentation. #Erbschaftsteuer #Unternehmertum #Finanzen (translated)

The dispute over inheritance tax threatens to destabilize the governing coalition, as polls show that a majority of Germans support a higher taxation of large inheritances, while the SPD wants a comprehensive reform, but the Union prefers only minimal adjustments. #Erbschaftsteuer #Politik #Vermögensverteilung (translated)

The Federal Constitutional Court is once again addressing inheritance tax and is calling for a reform of the existing system in order to adequately consider both the burdens on heirs and the inequalities between different types of assets. #Erbschaftsteuer #Bundesverfassungsgericht #Steuerreform (translated)

The Federal Constitutional Court is examining whether the inheritance tax privileges for company heirs are constitutional, as they often have to pay significantly less tax or none at all compared to heirs of private assets. #Erbschaftssteuer #Bundesverfassungsgericht #Betriebsvermögen (translated)

The man does not want to harm the country, but rather wants to serve and benefit the country. And apparently, Gauck can explain Merz better than Merz can explain himself: "The man does not want to harm the country, but rather wants to serve and benefit the country," said Gauck. #FriedrichMerz #CDU #Erbschaftsteuer (translated)

Sparbuchfeinde described the case of a childless deceased brother, whose siblings inherited a paid-off house worth 800,000 euros and 50,000 euros in bank savings. He wrote that an inheritance tax of 249,000 euros would be due; the tax forces the heirs to sell the house instead of keeping it in the family. The tax exemption amounts to 20,000 euros, both among siblings and with strangers. Sparbuchfeinde argued that those who establish such rules see families as an enemy image. #Erbschaftsteuer #Familienpolitik #Finanzen (translated)

Apollo News wrote that the state apparatus is growing beyond its limits. Despite rising tax revenues, the federal government plans to impose higher taxes and inheritance taxes, the article said. A group of entrepreneurs supports this initiative. https://t.co/UaNDnCHi1i #Steuern #Wirtschaft #Unternehmer (translated)

The Australian exchange student wrote that in the past 24 hours, plans for a sugar and plastic tax, as well as higher contribution assessment limits, tobacco, inheritance, and income taxes have become known. However, there are no plans for spending cuts. He criticized that the Germans are being treated like an exploitable source of money. #Steuern #Deutschland #Politik (translated)

The cook wrote that Katherina Reiche was asked whether very large fortunes should be taxed more fairly, and she referred to the question as a "debate of envy." He disagreed with this classification and stated that it was about distribution policy. He described the assumption that large inheritances, corporate assets, and billion-dollar wealth automatically benefit society as a neoliberal fairy tale. In his opinion, those who present issues of justice as envy mainly want to prevent discussions about privileges. #Gerechtigkeit #Steuern #Vermögensverteilung (translated)

Economics Minister Katherina Reiche warns against a "unpleasant debate of envy" in the discussion about higher inheritance taxes for businesses and emphasizes the importance of family businesses, while the Federal Constitutional Court is set to hear two lawsuits regarding inheritance tax next week. #Erbschaftsteuer #Familienunternehmen #Neiddebatte (translated)

Sparbuchfeinde wrote that one can have different opinions about politics and parties, and topics such as migration and foreign policy are emotional. However, in his view, the AfD has the best tax program in Germany. He listed as its components a uniform tax rate of 22 percent for individuals and companies, as well as a possible municipal surcharge of no more than 3 percent. There are also provisions for allowances of 15,000 euros for adults and 12,000 euros per child, a flat rate for advertising expenses of 2,000 euros, and an automatic adjustment of all allowances to inflation. According to sparbuchfeinde, the program also includes the abolition of the solidarity surcharge and inheritance and gift tax. For the property transfer tax, there should be an exemption for the first-time purchase of owner-occupied property, and otherwise, a limitation of the tax rate to a maximum of 3.5 percent. #Steuerpolitik #AfD #Deutschland (translated)