Inheritance tax

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Why Inheritance Tax is a Hot Debate in India: Pitroda's Remarks Stir Controversy

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PM Modi vs. Congress on the contentious inheritance tax issue - who's right? Find out more!

Inheritance tax has become a heated topic of debate in India following remarks by Sam Pitroda, leader of the Indian Overseas Congress. Pitroda's advocacy for an inheritance tax law in India has sparked controversy amidst the Congress party's promise of wealth distribution. PM Modi criticized the Congress, labeling their intentions as 'dangerous' in potentially snatching assets through inheritance tax. This clash of views has created a political whirlpool in the midst of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.

The concept of inheritance tax is not new to India. In fact, the country had its own inheritance tax until 1985 when it was abolished. Pitroda's comparison to the US inheritance tax system has further fueled the debate. Meanwhile, counterpart discussions in the US shed light on state taxes levied on inheritances, emphasizing the differences in wealth distribution policies between the two nations.

While the Congress denies any immediate plans to reintroduce inheritance tax in India, the debate continues to escalate. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman claims the party's proposal targets the middle and aspirational classes. With no clear resolution in sight, the inheritance tax issue remains a point of contention between political parties, each defending their stance.

In summary, Pitroda's inheritance tax remarks have reignited a long-standing discussion on equitable wealth distribution in India, echoing past policies and international comparisons. The clash between the Congress and BJP on the inheritance tax issue highlights the complexities of fiscal policies and socio-economic implications in the country.

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PM slams Congress on Pitroda's 'inheritance tax' remark; says its ... (The Hindu)

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Who Pays Inheritance Tax In US And What Are The Tax Rates ... (News18)

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India Had Its Own Inheritance Tax Till 1985. Why It Was Abolished (NDTV)

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Sam Pitroda sparks debate on 'inheritance tax' in India: What is it ... (Livemint)

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Wealth Redistribution Row: What is the inheritance tax in the U.S. ... (Business Today)

In the United States, a similar inheritance tax is a state tax levied on the money or property you receive from a deceased person's estate.

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India had inheritance tax 40 years ago. Congress, BJP have toyed ... (India Today)

"The Congress has no plan whatsoever to introduce an inheritance tax. In fact, Rajiv Gandhi abolished estate duty in 1985," Congress's Jairam Ramesh tweeted ...

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Congress's inheritance tax will hit middle, aspirational classes ... (Times of India)

India News: NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said the Congress party's plan to impose inheritance tax is aimed at hitting the ...

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Inheritance Tax: भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था की प्रगति के अनुकूल नहीं है ... (दैनिक जागरण)

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Inheritance tax: Congress wants to snatch your kids' rights, says PM ... (Business Standard)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the Congress party wanted to take away the rights of people's children after Sam Pitroda's comments on inheritance ...

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Inheritance Tax: भारत में भी प्रॉपर्टी पर देना पड़ता था टैक्स, राजीव गांधी ... (NDTV India)

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Playing it again: What Sam Pitroda said & status of inheritance tax in ... (Times of India)

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On 'inheritance tax' attack, Congress points to BJP leader's now ... (Hindustan Times)

PM Narendra Modi has accused Congress of “dangerous intentions” regarding inheritance tax. | Latest News India.

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Sam Pitroda controversy: How inheritance tax work (The Indian Express)

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Congress plans to target middle class with inheritance tax: Sitharaman (Business Standard)

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said the Congress party's plan to impose inheritance tax is aimed at hitting the middle and aspirational ...

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Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath backs inheritance tax? Old video goes viral ... (Hindustan Times)

Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath backed inheritance tax as he reflected on the need for wealth redistribution when assets are passed down from one generation to ...

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'Inheritance tax will bring more people under the tax net': Zerodha's ... (Livemint)

Nikhil Kamath supported an inheritance tax in India in his video, advocating for wealth redistribution. At present, inherited assets in India remain untaxed ...

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Debate over inheritance tax dominates electoral discourse (Hindustan Times)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi seized on comments of Indian Overseas Congress president Sam Pitroda, who said that the idea of an inheritance tax should be ...

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Inheritance tax in the eye of political storm amid Lok Sabha elections (Hindustan Times)

Congress said it had no intention of bringing an inheritance tax if voted to power, and claimed several BJP leaders in the past have advocated for such a ...

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When Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath backed inheritance tax (India Today)

Nikhil Kamath is seen talking in favour of the inheritance tax, in the video which has sparked debates amid ongoing elections.

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Rajiv Gandhi abolished inheritance tax to save his family's property ... (Times of India)

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Inheritance Tax in India | History, abolishment and revival attempts (The Hindu)

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Decoded: The history and political relevance of inheritance tax in India (Business Standard)

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Inheritance Tax: Google में खूब सर्च हो रहा विरासत टैक्स, सैम पित्रोदा ... (दैनिक जागरण)

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Modi says Rajiv Gandhi abolished inheritance tax to avoid paying it (Hindustan Times)

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India's former inheritance tax explained (Moneycontrol.com)

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Rajiv Gandhi abolished inheritance tax to save his wealth: Modi (The Hindu BusinessLine)

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Inheritance tax unsuitable for India, wealth creation is key: Experts (Financial Express)

Levy on inherited assets to hit savings, administrative nightmare”

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Do we need to bring back inheritance tax? (Financial Express)

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