Public Supports Higher Inheritance Taxes | Amsterdam News

New research from the Netherlands reveals a surprising public shift: more than half of respondents support raising inheritance taxes, especially on larger inheritances, with broad support across age and income groups. Despite the intent to tax big inheritances more, most recipients pay nothing—only 35% of estates file returns, yet these represent a huge slice of total wealth transferred. Family ties matter: closer relatives pay lower rates, while distant ones can face up to 40%. Family businesses get a break, with the first 1.5 million euros tax-free and much of the rest exempt. Inheritance wealth is surging—between 25 and 30 billion euros annually, up from a decade ago—and the government collects just 2.5 billion euros yearly. This comes amid growing concern that tax breaks for homeownership and businesses are widening the wealth gap. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/850eaef2064f6a72