The Municipal Council is generally supportive of reintroducing an inheritance tax for direct descendants. A clear majority of the council members endorsed the arguments presented by the City Council. The previous abolition of the inheritance tax did not deliver the anticipated benefits for the city. Instead, the disadvantages, in the form of lost tax revenue, have materialized and are now contributing to the current financial strain in Kriens. The proposed structure would not affect the vast majority of inheritances in Kriens and is therefore considered moderate. The City Council will review a proposal from the council for a second reading.
Lucerne, May 10, 2021
Signed,
Reto Marbacher
