Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (CW - 2025 and CW - 2026)

Overview of tax rulings by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published between December 22, 2025, and January 4, 2026.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW - 2025 and CW - 2026)

Overview of tax rulings issued by the Swiss Federal Administrative Court between December 22, 2025, and January 4, 2026.

FTA - Publications on the Value Added Tax Act MWSTG

On December 29, 2025, the ESTV adjusted its practice regarding the "mileage allowance."

Updated circular on the tax treatment of pension contributions and benefits under pillar 3a

On December 22, 2025, the FTA published Circular No. 18a, which replaces Circular No. 18 as of January 1, 2026.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (CW - 2025)

Overview of tax rulings by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published between December 15 and 21, 2025.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW - 2025)

Overview of tax rulings by the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between December 15 and 21, 2025.

Notice-028-S-2025-e dated December 17, 2025 - Sales tax - Recognized data suppliers

On December 17, 2025, the FTA announced that Refinitiv SA would relinquish its status as a data supplier recognized by the FTA for the classification of taxable documents in the area of sales tax as of January 1, 2026.

Swiss tax system – Tax folder 2025

The "tax folders" for the 2025 tax period were published on December 16, 2025.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (CW - 2025)

Overview of tax rulings by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published between December 8 and 14, 2025.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW - 2025)

Overview of tax rulings issued by the Swiss Federal Administrative Court between December 8 and 14, 2025.

Withholding tax 2026 – new publications

The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has published various documents on withholding tax for 2026.

Only settle VAT once a year

On December 10, 2025, the FTA once again pointed out the possibility of annual VAT settlement.

Instructions for completing the salary statement or pension statement and questions and answers on the salary statement

The Federal Tax Administration has updated the "Instructions for completing the salary statement or pension certificate" and the "Questions and answers on the salary statement".

New overview of VAT forms

On December 8, 2025, the FTA published the new overview of VAT forms.

Tax information dossier "Key features of the Swiss tax system"

The dossier "Key features of the Swiss tax system" by the FTA/SSK from the Tax Information dossier was updated on December 11, 2025.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (CW - 2025)

Overview of tax rulings by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published between December 1 and December 7, 2025.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW - 2025)

Overview of tax rulings issued by the Swiss Federal Administrative Court between December 1 and December 7, 2025.

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

The amendment protocol to the DTA between Switzerland and Germany has entered into force.

Entry into force of the Protocol amending the double taxation agreement with Hungary

The amendment protocol to the DTA between Switzerland and Hungary has entered into force.

Tax statistics 2022: How incomes have recovered from the pandemic

On December 4, 2025, the FTA analyzed the recently published tax statistics for natural persons for the year 2022 and placed them in the context of the pandemic years 2019–2022.

FTA publishes withholding tax rates for 2026

The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has published the 2026 withholding tax rates for certain cantons.

Federal Council opens consultation on amendments to the Value Added Tax Act

At its meeting on December 5, the Federal Council submitted amendments to the Value Added Tax Act for consultation.

Consultation on changes to the taxation of large gambling winnings

The consultation process on changes to the taxation of large gambling winnings was opened on December 5, 2025.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme CourtCW 48 - 2025)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published between November 24 - 30, 2025.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative CourtCW 48 - 2025)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between November 24 - 30, 2025.

Federal Council specifies the ordinance on the minimum taxation of large companies with regard to the international reporting obligation

At its meeting on November 26, 2025, the Federal Council amended the Ordinance on the Minimum Taxation of Large Corporate Groups. This clarifies the reporting obligation in the context of the international exchange of information regarding OECD minimum taxation and reduces the administrative burden for companies thanks to a central submission.

Federal Council adopts dispatch on the amendment of the DTA with Croatia

At its meeting on November 26, 2025, the Federal Council adopted the dispatch on the protocol of amendment to the double taxation agreement (DTA) with Croatia.

Federal Council adopts dispatch on the amendment of the DTA with Belgium

At its meeting on November 26, 2025, the Federal Council adopted the dispatch on the supplementary agreement to the double taxation agreement (DTA) with Belgium.

Federal Council approves amendment to automatic exchange of information in tax matters

At its meeting on November 26, 2025, the Federal Council approved the amendment to the Ordinance on the International Automatic Exchange of Information in Tax Matters (AEOI).

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme CourtCW 47 - 2025)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published between November 17 - 23, 2025.

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Projectos Seminar – Workshop VAT – Update based on practical examples | April 14, 2026

Projectos Seminar – Workshop VAT – Update based on practical examples | April 14, 2026

Projectos Seminar – Workshop VAT – Update based on practical examples | April 14, 2026

When it comes to implementation and tax planning, keeping knowledge up to date at an early stage is a particular challenge. This workshop focuses on providing participants with practical, in-depth information about the pitfalls and optimization potential of Swiss VAT law so that implementation work can be carried out efficiently before the annual financial statements are prepared. Various VAT returns are solved in plenary sessions using case studies, thereby updating VAT knowledge on the basis of specific cases.

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EXPERTsuisse – Certificate Course «Tax Accounting & Reporting» | April 2026

EXPERTsuisse – Certificate Course «Tax Accounting & Reporting» | April 2026

EXPERTsuisse – Certificate Course «Tax Accounting & Reporting» | April 2026

<span>Tax accounting is becoming increasingly important in business practice. The «Tax Accounting & Reporting» certificate course provides in-depth and practical knowledge of the interface between accounting and tax law.</span>

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ISIS) – Corporate Tax Law 2026 | March 9–10, 2026

ISIS) – Corporate Tax Law 2026 | March 9–10, 2026

ISIS) – Corporate Tax Law 2026 | March 9–10, 2026

Keeping up to date is a major challenge given the rapid pace of change in tax legislation and practice. The aim of this annual seminar is to provide participants with sound, up-to-date information on the latest developments in corporate tax law in terms of legislation, administrative practice, and case law.

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Transfer Pricing Update Switzerland: Perspectives from consulting, industry, and administration, and practical exchange of experiences | March 24, 2026

Transfer Pricing Update Switzerland: Perspectives from consulting, industry, and administration, and practical exchange of experiences | March 24, 2026

Transfer Pricing Update Switzerland: Perspectives from consulting, industry, and administration, and practical exchange of experiences | March 24, 2026

Practical experience with MAP/APAs – corrections of transfer prices abroad/in Switzerland | Practical experience in tax audits (withholding tax and income tax) – specific use cases from the perspective of authorities and consultants | Financing transactions and cash pools – specific examples, also with regard to case law in Europe | Use of AI in the area of transfer pricing

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SwissAccounting – Our courses in 2026

SwissAccounting – Our courses in 2026

SwissAccounting – Our courses in 2026

Our continuing education courses cover the latest and most important topics and are taught by top lecturers in a practical manner. Most of our courses are hybrid, which means that you can decide on each day of the course whether you want to attend in person or online via Zoom. This makes it easy to combine our continuing education courses with your everyday working life.

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fisca - Continuing education in tax practice

fisca - Continuing education in tax practice

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