Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme CourtCW 31 - 2025)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published between July 28 and August 3, 2025.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative CourtCW 31 - 2025)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between July 28 and August 3, 2025.

FTA publishes draft on VAT practice adjustment (Spitex services and introduction of TARDOC)

The FTA published a draft on VAT practice on its website on July 31, 2025.

Entry into force of amendments to laws and ordinances in tax law for the years 2026-2028

The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has updated the lists of amendments to laws and ordinances in tax law.

Entry into force of the supplementary agreement (in particular home office) to the double taxation agreement between Switzerland and France

The supplementary agreement to the double taxation agreement between Switzerland and France entered into force on July 24, 2025.

Switzerland and Belgium sign protocol of amendment to double taxation agreement

On July 16, 2025, Switzerland and Belgium signed a protocol of amendment to the double taxation agreement (DTA) in the area of taxes on income and capital.

Entry into force of the protocol of amendment to the double taxation agreement with Serbia

The protocol of amendment to the double taxation agreement (DTA) between Switzerland and Serbia entered into force on July 18, 2025. With individual exceptions, most of the amendments are applicable from January 1, 2026.

Switzerland and Croatia sign protocol of amendment to double taxation agreement

On July 18, 2025, Switzerland and Croatia signed a protocol of amendment to the double taxation agreement (DTA) in the area of taxes on income and capital.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme CourtCW 30 - 2025)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published between July 21 - 27, 2025.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative CourtCW 30 - 2025)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between July 21 - 27, 2025.

Supplementary tax: crediting of residual tax as the relevant tax for Swiss supplementary tax

On 24 July 2025, the FTA published a notice stating that the crediting of the residual tax as the relevant tax for Swiss supplementary tax is recognized as part of the minimum taxation of multinational groups of companies.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme CourtCW 29 - 2025)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published between July 14 - 20, 2025.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative CourtCW 29 - 2025)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between July 14 - 20, 2025.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme CourtCW 28 - 2025)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published between July 7 - 13, 2025.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative CourtCW 28 - 2025)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between July 7 - 13, 2025.

FTA publishes notifications of receipt for the FATCA agreement

On July 11, 2025, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published FATCA group requests pursuant to Art. 12 para. 1 of the FATCA Act.

Clarification of Notice-025-DVS-2025-d of 10.07.2025 - Income tax: Determination of the taxable income portion for foreign life annuity insurance policies

On July 10, 2025, the FTA published notification 025-DVS-2025 regarding the determination of the taxable income portion of foreign life annuity insurance policies.

FTA publishes analysis on the use of the deduction for third-party childcare costs

The FTA publishes an analysis of the use of the deduction for childcare costs for direct federal tax purposes based on the data for 2021.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme CourtCW 27 - 2025)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published between June 30. - 06. July 2025 were published.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative CourtCW 27 - 2025)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between June 30 and July 6, 2025.

Directive 09 Mineral oil tax and CO2 levy (R-09)

The revised Directive 09 - Mineral Oil Tax and CO2 Levy (R-09) was published on July 1, 2025.

FTA updates overview of tax policy proposals and initiatives

The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) updated the overview of tax policy proposals and initiatives on July 1, 2025.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme CourtCW 26 - 2025)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published between June 23 - 29, 2025.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative CourtCW 26 - 2025)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between June 23 - 29, 2025.

New edition of the brochure "The Swiss tax system

The brochure "The Swiss tax system" was updated on June 26, 2025. It provides an overview of taxes at federal, cantonal and communal level and addresses cantonal peculiarities.

Federal Council discusses status of talks on US tariffs

On June 25, 2025, the Federal Council was informed by President Karin Keller-Sutter and Vice President Guy Parmelin about the status of talks with the USA on the definitive lifting of the additional tariffs decided by the USA.

FTA publishes notifications of receipt for the FATCA agreement

The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published FATCA group requests in accordance with Art. 12 para. 1 FATCA Act on June 24, 2025.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme CourtCW 25 - 2025)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published between June 16 - 22, 2025.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative CourtCW 25 - 2025)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between June 16 - 22, 2025.

VAT: Publication of the draft practice statements of the VAT Department

On June 16, 2025, three drafts of practical adjustments to VAT were published.

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