In VB 25126, the Flemish Tax Service considered a scenario where the naked ownership (blote eigendom) of a taxpayer’s sole private residence was donated on the same day as its acquisition. The ruling determined that the transfer constitutes a taxable gift under the Flemish gift tax regime, despite the simultaneous purchase, because the donor relinquished ownership rights without retaining usufruct. The decision clarifies that same‑day acquisition and donation do not negate gift tax liability, and the taxable value is based on the property’s fair market value at the time of transfer.
Key Takeaways
- Taxable Transfer: Conveying bare ownership of a home is subject to gift tax irrespective of acquisition timing.
- Valuation Point: The property’s market value at the moment of donation establishes the tax base.
- Exclusion of Usufruct: Retaining no usufruct means the full ownership shift is taxable.
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