At a time when every euro spent and saved is being scrutinised in the search for ways to reduce France's deficit, Oxfam is targeting a tax break for inherited family businesses that it says disproportionately benefits the wealthiest heirs.
In a report published on Tuesday, the NGO called for tighter limits on the Dutreil pact, which exempts 75% of a qualifying company’s value when gift or inheritance tax is calculated.
