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German inheritance tax rate ranges from 7% to 50%, depending on the:
(1) degree of kinship between the heir and decedent, and
(2) size of the inheritance share.
In principle, the area of inheritance and gift tax is complex, but offers a great deal of scope for optimized structuring, especially if planning is made during the lifetime of the deceased. The tax office should be notified as soon as possible after receiving an inheritance or gift of high value (money, apartment, house, etc.