People are killing themselves over the Economy every day, but it's only Farmers and their Lobby who count.

#UKPOL #UKPOLITICS #KeirStarmer #Starmer #Economy #MentalHealth #InheritanceTax #Farmers

Calls are growing for South Korea to lower its inheritance tax to help the KOSPI reach 5,000, while experts warn that policies boosting venture capital could trigger new financial risks.
#YonhapInfomax #KOSPI #InheritanceTax #NICEInvestorsService #VentureCapital #ProjectFinancing #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=94840

HMRC reminds taxpayers of 'sensible' practice that could spare you £400 bill

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/money/hmrc-reminds-taxpayers-sensible-practice-36350725

https://www.theguardian.com/news/2025/dec/04/record-numbers-becoming-billionaires-through-inheritance-ubs-report-finds

No words

“Swiss bank says bequests made 91 people billionaires, while overall number jumped from 2,682 in 2024 to 9,919 this year”
Almost 4 times more
#wealth #inequality #superrich #wealthtax #inheritancetax

Finnish MPs approve inheritance, gift tax reform

Among other things, the law change raised the threshold at which point inheritance tax becomes payable.

https://yle.fi/a/74-20197690

#LawChange #InheritanceTax #ThresholdIncrease #TaxThreshold #EstatePlanning

President Lee Jae-myung acknowledged the need to review South Korea's inheritance tax system but ruled out a fundamental overhaul, citing ongoing debate and political challenges as emigration rises among wealthy citizens.
#YonhapInfomax
#InheritanceTax #PresidentLee #TaxReform #Emigration #EstateTax
#Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=93710

Rachel Reeves hands farmers inheritance tax break https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/nov/27/rachel-reeves-hands-farmers-inheritance-tax-break #Commercialproperty #Inheritancetax #Taxandspending #Landownership #RachelReeves #Ruralaffairs #Environment #Budget2025 #Politics #Property #Farming #UKnews #Money #Tax

Switzerland weighs up a billionaire tax to help fight climate crisis.

Switzerland, known as a haven for the super rich, will soon vote on whether to introduce a steep inheritance tax.

This Sunday, 30 November, Swiss voters will decide whether to place a 50% inheritance tax on bequests and inheritances above 50 million CHF (€53.57mn).

https://mediafaro.org/article/20251126-switzerland-weighs-up-a-billionaire-tax-to-help-fight-climate-crisis?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

#Tax #Billionaires #InheritanceTax #Inequality #Wealth #Rich #Switzerland #Politics #Referendum

Rachel Reeves will cement her deep unpopularity and won’t be forgiven by the public if she tinkers inheritance tax allowances, warns the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations

https://dmarketforces.com/uk-finance-minister-risks-national-backlash-on-inheritance-tax-squeeze/

#UK #InheritanceTax

The South Korean government faces a 3.7 trillion won ($2.8 billion) revenue shortfall after failing to sell NXC shares received as in-kind inheritance tax payment, with uncertainty heightened by the stake's high valuation and limited buyer interest.
#YonhapInfomax #NXC #Nexon #InheritanceTax #RevenueShortfall #ShareSaleDelay #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=91879

South Korea's high inheritance tax rates are fueling a surge in wealthy individuals emigrating abroad, raising concerns over capital outflows and the impact on the won, as policymakers debate the need for reform to maximize tax revenue and maintain market stability.
#YonhapInfomax #InheritanceTax #Emigration #HenleyAndPartners #ForeignExchange #WealthOutflow #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=90396

Samsung Group’s owner family has repaid over 1.4 trillion won in share-backed loans after selling Samsung Electronics shares to meet inheritance tax obligations, reducing their outstanding debt to 2.97 trillion won.
#YonhapInfomax #SamsungElectronics #InheritanceTax #ShareBackedLoan #HongRaHee #LeeBooJin #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=90140

Whole life insurance is gaining traction in South Korea as it offers both economic security for families and lifetime annuity options, with new products and government policies expanding accessibility and flexibility.
#YonhapInfomax
#WholeLifeInsurance #Annuity #InheritanceTax #LifeInsurers #SouthKorea
#Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=89479

Simulation shows that abolishing the major shareholder surcharge, combined with a 0.8x PBR floor, could boost South Korea's inheritance tax revenue by 28 trillion won.
#YonhapInfomax #InheritanceTax #VIPAssetManagement #PBR #MajorShareholderSurcharge #TaxRevenueIncrease #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=88814

Major shareholders in South Korea are accused of legally suppressing share prices to reduce inheritance tax, with Sindoh Co. cited as a key example; proposed reforms aim to address loopholes fueling the Korea Discount.
#YonhapInfomax #InheritanceTax #SindohCo #PBR #KoreaDiscount #VIPAssetManagement #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=88804

Samsung family members successfully completed a major block sale of Samsung Electronics and Samsung Life shares, raising over $1.5 billion to fund inheritance tax payments, as global investors participated in the deal amid strong market performance for both stocks.
#YonhapInfomax #SamsungElectronics #BlockDeal #InheritanceTax #SamsungLifeInsurance #GlobalInvestors #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=88555

South Korea is set to expand housing inheritance tax deductions to 900 million won and include spouses as eligible beneficiaries, addressing concerns that current thresholds force families to sell inherited homes to pay taxes.
#YonhapInfomax
#InheritanceTax #HousingDeduction #ParkHongKeun #SpousalDeduction #SeoulApartments
#Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=87402

Japan's family businesses face a succession crisis, driving a surge in private equity deals, while U.S. job market confidence drops and AI training becomes a corporate priority.
#YonhapInfomax #Japan #PrivateEquity #SuccessionCrisis #InheritanceTax #AITraining #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=86533

Lee Jae-yong will soon surpass his mother in Samsung Electronics shareholding, as Hong Ra-hee and her daughters sell shares to pay inheritance taxes, while Lee retains his stake.
#YonhapInfomax #LeeJaeYong #SamsungElectronics #InheritanceTax #Shareholding #HongRaHee #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=86112

Farming Community Reacts to Inheritance Tax Reforms Amid Reports of U-Turn

Ugh, this tax reform's a mess. Govt's screwing small farmers while big estates dodge the hit. £5M threshold's better, but still feels like a slap. Trust's gone, Labour's clueless. Rural votes? Pfft, good luck. Fix this crap or we're done.

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