2026 Annual Preview: Tax Law in the Spotlight of the Federal Constitutional Court
Tax Law 2026 – Constitutional DevelopmentsThe Federal Constitutional Court publishes an annual list of “planned decisions for the year 2026.” Among the numerous cases are six decisions related to tax law. Particular focus is placed on the constitutional assessment of Sect. 8c of the Corporate Income Tax Act in the context of the acquisition of more than 50 percent of the shares in a corporation, as well as a landmark decision on the inheritance tax benefits under Sect. 13a and 13b of the Inheritance and Gift Tax Act.




