Berlusconi’s will and taxes. Accordingly, the asset tax: 8% for Fascina and 6% for his brother, Paolo

at will Silvio BerlusconiIn addition to the legacy intended for children, it was predicted Money wills for the benefit of those close to the knight. The wills that caused a sensation is 100 million euros to his partner Martha VasinaSame number for brother Paolo Berlusconi and 30 million to Marcello Dell’Utri.

What taxes will these heirs pay? Anyone who inherits movable or immovable property, real estate rights, or money must pay and file inheritance tax Revenue agency relative declaration.

Law 262 of 2006 provides for taxation of 4%. For transfers made in favor of the spouse or immediate relatives (including children) to be applied to the total value of the assets with a deduction of 1 million. Most obviously Of the cases where the amount deducted is a million means making nearly all of the legacy tax-free; When it comes to those numbers, the deductible almost sounds laughable.

The law provides for a 6% tax on bequests befalling siblings Or sisters on total net worth. Also in this case there is a deduction of 100 thousand euros. Taxes at 6%, as well as for transfers in favor of other relatives up to the fourth degree, and relatives in the guarantee line up to the third degree, this time without applying any deduction. Finally, an 8% bequest tax for the benefit of all other subjects without consanguinity and without any withholding being applied.

Based on these rules, Silvio’s brother, Paolo, On a cash will of 100 million euros, he will have to pay an inheritance tax of 6%. Also in this case a deductible amount (100,000 euros) which seems small compared to the size of the capital. For that Paolo Berlusconi will pay just under 6 million euros (5,994,000 euros in detail). Berlusconi’s partnerMarta Fassina, on the other hand, does not fall into one of the concessional categories established by law, she must be considered among the persons, not bound by parental relations, required to pay the tax at a rate equal to 8% on what was received without deduction. So, in detail, Fascina will have to pay the tax authorities an inheritance tax of 8 million euros.

Also Marcelo del Autri, a historical friend And the collaborator of the knight, he will be required to pay an inheritance tax of 8%. In his case, he will receive a cash bequest of 30 million euros, and will have to pay a tax of 2.4 million euros.

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