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Lagerfeld heirs give up fight with French taxman

Published on 05.09.2024 at 05:00 GMT Reading time 2 min

The former Chanel artistic director's nine heirs, in dispute with French tax authorities for more than four years, have just ended their legal challenge over the tax adjustments and penalties imposed on them. The move suggests the designer's estate may soon be settled.

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Lagerfeld heirs give up fight with French taxman

The former Chanel artistic director's nine heirs, in dispute with French tax authorities for more than four years, have just ended their legal challenge over the tax adjustments and penalties imposed on them. The move suggests the designer's estate may soon be settled.

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France Lagerfeld heirs give up fight with French taxman

The former Chanel artistic director's nine heirs, in dispute with French tax authorities for more than four years, have just ended their legal challenge over the tax adjustments and penalties imposed on them. The move suggests the designer's estate may soon be settled.

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