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Brussels Parliament
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Under consideration
Proposal to lower inheritance tax and simplify rules in Brussels
Official title: Voorstel van ordonnantie ertoe strekkende de gelijkheid van burgers op het gebied van belastingen te verbeteren door het Wetboek der successierechten van het Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest te wijzigen.
Status: Parliament is still discussing this proposal, for example in a committee or while waiting for advice. (parliament: ‘In progress’)
In plain language
- This proposal aims to substantially lower inheritance tax rates in Brussels, calculate tax based on each heir's individual share rather than the total estate, and introduce standard fixed allowances for debts and funeral costs.
- It affects anyone who leaves or receives an inheritance in the Brussels-Capital Region from 1 January 2028 onwards, whether direct family, extended relatives, or non-relatives.
- If approved, you would pay significantly less tax on an inheritance and could rely on standard flat-rate deductions rather than collecting receipts for every minor expense.
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How parliament voted
Parliament has not voted on this proposal yet.