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Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published between August 18 - 24, 2025.

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Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between August 18 - 24, 2025.

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Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published between August 11 - 17, 2025.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative CourtCW 33 - 2025)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between August 11 - 17, 2025.

Federal Council and Parliament recommend reform of residential property taxation for approval

The Federal Council and Parliament recommend that the creation of a constitutional basis for cantonal property taxes on second homes be adopted on September 28, 2025. The bill is the prerequisite for a comprehensive reform of residential property taxation in Switzerland, which also aims to abolish the imputed rental value.

Federal Council opens consultation on AEOI with 8 other partner states

At its meeting on August 13, 2025, the Federal Council opened the consultation on the introduction of the automatic exchange of information on financial accounts (AEOI) with 8 additional countries. The AEOI with these partner states is scheduled to enter into force on January 1, 2027.

Temporary continuation of the special VAT rate for the hotel industry

The special VAT rate of 3.8% for the hotel and para-hotel industry is to be continued for eight years. The Federal Council opened the consultation process at its meeting on August 13, 2025.

Supplementary tax: Date of application of the safe harbor rules on hybrid arbitrage arrangements in accordance with the administrative guidelines of December 18, 2023

The FTA announces that the rules regarding hybrid arbitrage arrangements under the temporary CbCR safe harbor of the administrative guidance of December 18, 2023 will apply to transactions after December 18, 2023.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme CourtCW 32 - 2025)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published between August 4 - 10, 2025.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative CourtCW 32 - 2025)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between August 4 - 10, 2025.

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.

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