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Inheritance tax – tax classes, deductions and how the tax is determined

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The page explains what inheritance tax is and who pays it. It covers the €30,000 tax-free threshold for deaths on or after 1 January 2026, the spouse's and minor's deductions, the exemption for ordinary household goods, and tax classes I and II.

It also explains how inheritance tax is assessed on the basis of the estate inventory, how property is valued and which costs can be deducted. The page al ...

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Updated: 17/10/2026