Inheritance tax changes threaten business heirs.

The German government wants to change how inheritance tax is applied to businesses. Business owners are worried about this change. They point to a new survey as evidence of their concerns.

The current rules protect business assets from inheritance tax. The government plans to remove this protection. This means businesses could be taxed when they are passed down to family members. Business representatives believe this will harm family-owned companies. A recent survey supports their argument about the proposed changes.

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