German court rules for gay inheritance tax equity

WillParkinson

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Wed Aug-18-10 09:55 AM
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German court rules for gay inheritance tax equity

German court rules for gay inheritance tax equity

Germany has had civil unions since 2001, but gay couples had higher inheritance taxes than their straight counterparts. Reuters reported that gay widows and widowers could be taxed up to 20 percent more than straight ones.

The Federal Constitutional Court found this inequity to be unconstitutional.

The Federal Constitutional Court of Germany

A German lesbian and gay association, LSVD, applauded the decision as a good first step.

http://www.365gay.com/news/german-court-rules-for-gay-inheritance-tax-equity/

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