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A股市场投资策略专题:遗产税制度的国际经验
BOHAI SECURITIES·2025-07-21 08:51

Group 1: International Experience of Inheritance Tax - 63.2% of OECD member countries impose inheritance tax, with 24 out of 38 countries currently collecting it[22] - In 24 OECD countries that collect inheritance tax, the average revenue from inheritance tax accounts for only 0.5% of total tax revenue[25] - The highest marginal tax rates in OECD countries have gradually decreased from 70% in 1980 to 34% in 2019, while the exemption threshold has increased from $50,000 to $320,000[36] Group 2: Japan's Inheritance Tax System - Japan's inheritance tax system is characterized by a "prior legal, then actual" approach, ensuring that high-value assets are taxed appropriately[47] - As of 2020, securities and cash deposits accounted for 48.9% of inherited assets in Japan, totaling ¥85 trillion[55] - Japan's inheritance tax has seen an increase in taxable cases relative to the number of deaths, while the actual tax burden has decreased due to government measures[55] Group 3: Domestic Asset Transfer in China - China currently does not officially impose inheritance or gift taxes, but related fees may apply to asset transfers, including contract tax and notarization fees[78] - For bank deposits exceeding ¥50,000, heirs must pay notarization fees, which can reach up to ¥41,400 for non-property assets in Tianjin[84] - The future scale of intergenerational wealth transfer in China is expected to increase significantly, with projections reaching ¥79 trillion in 20 years[42]