German Inheritance Tax on Property If you inherit real estate located in Germany, it is generally subject to German inheritance tax (Erbschaftsteuer). Whether you actually have to pay tax in Germany depends on the total value of the estate (Erbmasse) and your familial relationship to the deceased (Verwandtschaftsverhältnis). However, a potential German tax liability always looms. How the German Tax Authorities Value Property The German tax office (Finanzamt) assesses the property through a specialized department…
Bernhard SchmeilzlOctober 20, 2026