Inheritance tax in Switzerland - which cantons charge it?

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Which cantons in Switzerland charge taxes on inheritances and gifts from parents to children? Which cantons do not charge inheritance and gift taxes?

 
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  • BenutzernameMoneyguru von moneyland.ch
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Hi there,

The only cantons which charge inheritance tax for parent to child inheritances are Appenzell Innerrhoden, Neuchâtel and Vaud. Some municipalities levy separate inheritance taxes. No inheritance tax is levied on a federal level.

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