| Would inheritance taxes trigger a mass exodus of millionaires from Switzerland? 🧐 After Swiss voters rejected a proposal to introduce a 50% tax on inheritances over CHF50 million, some of you started debating whether taxing the wealthy really drives them abroad, with some claiming it’s already happening in places like Norway and the United Kingdom. Visit Swissinfo to find out what the experts say and check out examples from Norway and the UK. #finance #tax #inheritancetax #wealth #money #millionaire #switzerland #swiss #vote --- swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a Swiss perspective on international events. For more articles, interviews and videos visit swissinfo.ch or subscribe to our YouTube channel. |
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