Selected parliamentary business in tax matters at federal level (23 May 2017)
On 23 May 2017, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) updated some of the selected parliamentary business in the tax field at federal level.
DTA between Switzerland and Kosovo signed
Switzerland and Kosovo signed a double taxation agreement (DTA) in the area of taxes on income and wealth on 26 May 2017.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (calendar week 21)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 22 - 28 May 2017.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (calendar week 21)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 22 - 28 May 2017.
Council of States is in favour of taxing winnings from money games
In its session of 29 May 2017, the Council of States (contrary to the National Council) spoke out in favour of taxing winnings from money games in excess of one million francs.
Zurich: Electronic tax exit reports (pilot project)
The project "Steuerliche Wegzugsmeldungen CHM-ZH" (tax exit reports CHM-ZH) is entering the practical test phase. From 1 June 2017, the Zurich pilot communities will receive productive electronic departure notifications.
Council of States adopts the new Financial Regulation 2021
On 30 May 2017, the Council of States unanimously adopted the Federal Decree on the new Financial Regulation 2021.
Special VAT rate for accommodation services - Council of States is in favour of a temporary extension of the special rate
In its session of 30 May 2017, the Council of States advocates extending the special rate for accommodation services of 3.8% for an initial period of 10 years. He is thus voting against the motion of the National Council which wants to anchor the special rate for accommodation services permanently in the VAT Act.
National Council rejects a motion concerning the domicile taxation of retired customs and border guard staff resident in the Principality of Liechtenstein
At its meeting on 31 May 2017, the National Council, as the first Council to deal with the matter, rejects a motion concerning the taxation of the domicile of retired customs and border guard staff resident in the Principality of Liechtenstein.
National Council adopts a motion concerning the harmonisation of interest rates in federal tax decrees
At its meeting on 31 May 2017, the National Council, as the first Council to deal with the matter, will adopt a motion instructing the Federal Council to harmonise the interest rates in federal tax decrees in such a way that a generally applicable default and remuneration interest rate is established.
Special VAT rate for lodging services - National Council and Council of States are in favour of a temporary extension of the special rate
In its session of 31 May 2017, the National Council approves the decision of the Council of States to extend the special VAT rate of 3.8% for accommodation services for an initial period of 10 years and not, as envisaged in the underlying initiative, to anchor it permanently in the VAT Act. The proposal is now ready for the final vote.
National Council approves the multilateral agreement on the exchange of country-specific reports with differences to the Council of States
At its meeting on 31 May 2017, the National Council approved the Federal Decree on the approval of the Multilateral Agreement between the competent authorities on the exchange of country-specific reports (ALBA Agreement) and the associated Implementation Act (ALBA Act), with certain differences to the Council of States (First Council).
Zurich: Equal treatment of Zurich companies with regard to real estate gains tax
The Zurich Government Council has requested the Cantonal Council to allow companies in the Canton of Zurich to deduct their business losses from the municipalities' real estate gains tax in future.
The steering committee adopts its recommendations on the tax bill 17
On 1 June 2017, the steering body consisting of the Confederation and the cantons approved its recommendations for a balanced tax proposal 17 (formerly Corporate Tax Reform III) for submission to the Federal Council.
Federal Council brings partial revision of the Value Added Tax Act into force
The Swiss Federal Council will largely put the partial revision of the Value Added Tax Act (MWSTG) into force on 1 January 2018.
The FDK publishes its statement on the tax consideration of childcare costs
The Conference of Cantonal Finance Directors (FDK) does not oppose an increase in the deduction for childcare costs at the level of direct federal taxes (DBG), but calls for the Tax Harmonisation Act (StHG) not to be amended.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (calendar week 22)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 29 May - 4 June 2017.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (calendar week 22)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 29 May - 4 June 2017.
FTA publishes detailed overview of the partial revision of the VAT Act
On 6 June 2017, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published a detailed overview of the partial revision of the Value Added Tax Act (VAT Act).
Switzerland signs BEPS Convention
On 7 June 2017, Switzerland signed the multilateral agreement on the implementation of tax treaty-related measures to prevent the reduction and transfer of profits (BEPS Agreement, MLI).
Council of States approves the multilateral agreement on the exchange of country-specific reports and resolves differences between the two Councils
At its meeting on 6 June 2017, the Council of States approved the Federal Decree on the approval of the Multilateral Agreement between the competent authorities on the exchange of country-specific reports (ALBA Agreement) and the associated Implementation Act (ALBA Act) in the version approved by the National Council, thereby resolving the differences between the two chambers of parliament.
Federal Council opens consultation on the federal law on the calculation of the participation deduction for too-big-to-fail instruments
At its meeting on 9 June 2017, the Federal Council opened the consultation process on the Federal Act on the calculation of the participation deduction for too-big-to-fail instruments (TBTF instruments).
Federal Council approves key points of the tax bill 17
At its meeting on 9 June 2017, the Federal Council approved the key points of tax proposal 17 (SV17).
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (calendar week 23)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 5 - 11 June 2017.
Federal Council decides to partially repeal the decree on abuse (BRB 62) and to convert it into an ordinance
On 13 June 2017, the Federal Council decided to repeal one of the two abuses (Art. 2 para. 2 letter a) of the Federal Council Decree on measures against the unjustified use of federal double taxation agreements (DTA 62) as of 1 July 2017. In the future, the prerequisites for relief under a DTA will thus only have to be examined by the source state.
National Council adopts motion for competitive tax treatment of start-ups
On 14 June 2017, the National Council adopted a motion to ensure competitive tax treatment of start-ups (including their employee shareholdings).
The National Council against adjustments to the taxation of agricultural and forestry real estate
The National Council did not accept the Federal Council's proposal, which provided for a return to practice in income tax for the taxation of capital gains realised on the sale of agricultural and forestry real estate, as was the case until 2011.
National Council advises on financing the modernisation and digitisation of the Federal Customs Administration (DaziT)
On 14 June 2017, the National Council discussed a federal decree granting a loan for the complete renewal of information and communication technology (ICT) for the Federal Customs Administration (FCA).
Special VAT rate for accommodation services - Parliamentary Editorial Committee requests adjustments
On 15 June 2017, both the National Council and the Council of States followed a proposal by the Drafting Committee, which provides for an adjustment to the temporary continuation of the special rate for accommodation services of 3.8% already decided by both Councils.
National Council rejects promotion of energy renovation
In its session of 15 June 2017, the National Council rejected two professional initiatives to create tax incentives for comprehensive energy-related refurbishment.
National Council adopts a motion concerning the reimbursement of Billag value-added tax
At its meeting on 13 June 2017, the National Council, as the first Council to deal with the matter, will adopt a motion instructing the Federal Council to create the appropriate legal basis for ensuring that overpaid VAT on radio and television reception fees can be repaid to all consumers and companies retroactively over a period of five years.
Tax burden in Switzerland 2016 (cantonal capitals)
The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has calculated and published the tax burden in the cantons and municipalities for the year 2016.
Adjustments to the price lists regarding direct federal tax 2016 (15 June 2017)
On 15 June 2017, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various adjustments to the share price lists (ICTax) regarding the Federal Direct Tax 2016.
Special VAT rate for accommodation services adopted in the final vote
In the final vote on 16 June 2017, the Council of States and the National Council decided on the temporary continuation of the special rate of 3.8% for accommodation services.
Multilateral agreement on the exchange of country-by-country reports was adopted in the final vote
In the final vote on 16 June 2017, the Council of States and the National Council adopted the Federal Decree on the approval of the Multilateral Agreement between the competent authorities on the exchange of country-specific reports (ALBA Agreement) and the associated Implementation Act (ALBA Act).
The new Financial Regulation 2021 was adopted in the final vote
In the final vote on 16 June 2017, the Council of States and the National Council approved the Federal Decree on the new Financial Regulation 2021.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (calendar week 24)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 12 - 18 June 2017.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (calendar week 24)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 12 - 18 June 2017.
Partial revision of the VAT Act: tax rate change for electronic newspapers, magazines and books without advertising character
On 19 June 2017, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published information on the change in tax rates as part of the partial revision of the Value Added Tax Act (VAT Act) as of 1 January 2018 for electronic newspapers, magazines and books of a non-advertising nature.
Federal Council opens consultation procedure on administrative assistance agreement in customs matters with the USA
On 21 June 2017, the Federal Council opened the consultation procedure on a draft administrative assistance agreement in the customs field with the USA. The agreement is a prerequisite for the conclusion of any agreement on the mutual recognition of customs security measures.
Federal Council adopts dispatch on automatic exchange of information with 41 additional states and territories
At its meeting on 16 June 2017, the Federal Council adopted the dispatch on the introduction of automatic information exchange (AIA) with 41 states and territories.
New edition of the brochure "The Swiss tax system
The Swiss Tax Conference (SSK) has published a new edition of the brochure "The Swiss Tax System". For the first time the brochure is also published in English.
FDK press release "Federal Council puts tax bill 17 in a bad way".
The Board of the Conference of Cantonal Finance Directors (FDK) has noted with incomprehension and astonishment the Federal Council's decision to increase the cantonal share of direct federal tax only to 20.5% instead of 21.2% in the context of tax proposal 17.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (calendar week 25)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 19 - 25 June 2017.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (calendar week 25)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 19 - 25 June 2017.
Federal Council adopts dispatch on revised DTA with Latvia
On 28 June 2017 the Federal Council adopted a dispatch on the revised double taxation agreement (DTA) with Latvia in the area of taxes on income and wealth.
Federal Council wants to allow entitlement to a refund of withholding tax also in the event of subsequent declaration and offsetting (consultation bill passed)
In its session of 28 June 2017, the Federal Council decided that a negligently omitted declaration of withholding tax in the tax return can be made up for by the end of the objection period and has approved a corresponding consultation draft. This applies to natural persons with residence in Germany.
Adjustments to the price lists regarding the Direct Federal Tax 2016 (29 June 2017)
On 29 June 2017, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various adjustments to the share price lists (ICTax) regarding the Federal Direct Tax 2016.
Tax practice of the Canton of Basel-Landschaft (June 2017 edition)
The Tax Administration of the Canton of Basel-Landschaft has published its tax practice (BLStPra) June 2017 edition.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (calendar week 26)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 26 June - 2 July 2017.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (calendar week 26)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 26 June - 2 July 2017.
FTA supplements technical information on the partial revision of the MWSTG
On 3 July 2017, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) supplemented its technical information on the partial revision of the Value Added Tax Act (VAT Act) with an overview of the new regulations for the mail order business as of 1 January 2019.
Selected parliamentary business in tax matters at federal level (6 July 2017)
On 6 July 2017, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) updated some of the selected parliamentary business in the tax field at federal level.
FTA publishes draft technical guidance on the standard for the automatic exchange of information on financial accounts (AIA)
On 6 July 2017, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published a draft technical guidance document on the standard for the automatic exchange of information on financial accounts (AIA).
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (calendar week 27)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 3 - 9 July 2017.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (calendar week 27)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 3 - 9 July 2017.
Notification of the FTA - Einanlegerfonds eines Schadensversichers gilt als exempted investor
According to an announcement by the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) dated 21 July 2017, domestic investor funds formed by a non-life insurer supervised by FINMA are now considered exempt investors under the Stamp Duty Act.
Automatic Information Exchange Agreement signed with Singapore
On 17 July 2017, Switzerland and Singapore signed an agreement on the automatic exchange of information in tax matters.
FTA publishes its "Tax statistics 2016
The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has published its "Tax Statistics 2016".
FTA publishes 2016 activity report
The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has published its Activity Report 2016.
Switzerland and France clarify open application questions regarding the exchange of tax data
Switzerland and France have reaffirmed their intention to maintain effective cooperation in the tax field based on the OECD standard.
Updated overview of the effects of the DTA with Liechtenstein
The State Secretariat for International Financial Matters (SIF) has updated its overview of the effects of the double taxation agreement (DTA) with Liechtenstein (extent of the relief).
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (calendar week 29)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 17 - 23 July 2017.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (calendar week 29)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 17 - 23 July 2017.
FTA publishes first drafts on VAT practice
On 25 July 2017, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published the first drafts for the selective amendment of the VAT information 07 Tax assessment and tax rates as well as the VAT sector information 08 Hotel and catering industry. The adaptations relate in particular to terminology resulting from the new Food Act (LMG) that has just entered into force.
Switzerland and Ecuador sign Protocol of Amendment to DTA
On 26 July 2017 Switzerland and Ecuador signed a Protocol of Amendment to the Double Taxation Convention (DTA) in the area of taxes on income and wealth.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (calendar week 30)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 24 - 30 July 2017.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (calendar week 30)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 24 - 30 July 2017.
Amendment to the calculation of the guarantee in respect of VAT on foreign traders
As from 1 August 2017, the guarantee for VAT for taxable persons not established in Switzerland will be recalculated.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (calendar week 31)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 31 July - 6 August 2017.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (calendar week 31)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week from 31 July - 6 August 2017.
Adjustments to the price lists regarding the Direct Federal Tax 2016 (11 August 2017)
On 11 August 2017, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various adjustments to the share price lists (ICTax) regarding direct federal tax.
Additional agreement to the DTA with Belgium is in force
On 19 July 2017 the supplementary agreement amending the double taxation agreement (DTA) in the area of taxes on income and assets between Switzerland and Belgium came into force.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (calendar week 32)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 7 - 13 August 2017.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (calendar week 32)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 7 - 13 August 2017.
New regulation regarding the place of taxation of brokerage commissions
At its meeting on 16 August 2017, the Federal Council decided to bring into force an amendment to the Tax Harmonisation Act (StHG) regarding the place of taxation of brokerage commissions from real estate transactions on 1 January 2019.
Consultation opened on the total revision of the Real Estate Costs Ordinance
At its meeting on 16 August 2017, the Federal Council sent a total revision of the Ordinance on Real Estate Costs for consultation. This is intended to clarify the tax measures in the building sector provided for in the new Energy Act. The entry into force is planned for 1 January 2020.
Reporting procedure for withholding tax - Federal Supreme Court decides suspended cases
On 18 August 2017, the Federal Supreme Court published a total of seven rulings dated 24 July 2017, in which it dealt for the first time with the provisions of the Swiss Withholding Tax Act (VStG) concerning the new rules on interest on arrears in the notification procedure, which came into force on 15 February 2017 (see our article of 7 February 2017).
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (calendar week 33)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 14 - 20 August 2017.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (calendar week 33)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 14 - 20 August 2017.
FTA publishes adjustments to VAT accounting forms
In view of the partial revision of the Value Added Tax Act (MWSTG), the FTA has published the VAT invoicing forms applicable from the first quarter / semester 2018. With regard to the outcome of the vote on the 2020 pension scheme, which is still to be awaited, various variants with different tax rates are available.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (calendar week 34)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 21 - 27 August 2017.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (calendar week 34)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 21 - 27 August 2017.
New DTA between Switzerland and Zambia signed
Switzerland and Zambia signed a new double taxation agreement (DTA) in the area of income taxes on 29 August 2017.
Zurich Cantonal Tax Office adapts its practice for the deduction of asset management costs
From the 2018 tax period onwards, the Zurich Cantonal Tax Office will change its practice regarding the tax deductibility of flat-rate fees for third-party managed custody assets in excess of CHF 2 million.
ESTV publishes first draft of MWST-Info 06 "Ort der Leistungserbringung" (Place of performance)
On 31 August 2017, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published a first draft of VAT Info 06 "Place of supply of services".
Federal Council opens consultation on tax proposal 17
At its meeting on 6 September 2017, the Federal Council opened the consultation process on tax proposal 17 (SV17).
Report of the Federal Council: Write-off Motion 14.3299 "Consideration of general deductions and social security deductions for persons with limited tax liability abroad".
The Federal Council is proposing to write off a motion by the Commission for Economic Affairs and Taxes of the Council of States (WAK-S) concerning the consideration of general and social deductions for persons with limited tax liability abroad.
Report of the Federal Council: Tax reforms largely offset real progression
According to a report by the Federal Council, the real progression in direct federal tax over the last 20 years has been balanced or even overcompensated for the majority of the population as a result of tax reforms. Single people and single-earner couples without children in particular experienced an additional burden.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (calendar week 36)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 4 - 10 September 2017.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (calendar week 35)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 28 August - 3 September 2017.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (calendar week 35)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 28 August - 3 September 2017.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (calendar week 36)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 4 - 10 September 2017.
FDK press release: "Tax bill 17 - compensation of the cantons insufficient
The Conference of Cantonal Finance Directors (FDK) welcomes the Federal Council's rapid adoption of the consultation draft on tax proposal 17 (SV17) and supports the thrust of the proposal in principle. However, she is surprised that the Federal Council is sticking to a cantonal share of direct federal tax of only 20.5% instead of 21.2%.
National Council maintains difference in taxation of winnings from money games
In its session of 12 September 2017, the National Council discussed the differences concerning the Money Laundering Act.
National Council rejects parliamentary initiative on change of system for the taxation of residential property
At its meeting on 12 September 2017, the National Council, as the first Council to deal with the matter, rejects a motion concerning a change in the system of home ownership taxation.
Council of States approves amendment of the Federal Law on Stamp Duties concerning "static trust companies
The Council of States, in its session of 12 September 2017, approves an amendment to the Federal Law on Stamp Duties, which provides that Italian fiduciary companies that serve as tax security (Fiduciarie statiche) will be exempt from the turnover tax.
National Council adjourns deliberations on the popular initiative concerning the abolition of Billag fees
In view of the large number of speakers, the National Council is postponing its deliberations on the popular initiative concerning the abolition of the Billag fees until 25 September 2017 and will then complete its deliberations on the popular initiative in an open-ended session.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (calendar week 37)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 11 - 17 September 2017.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (calendar week 37)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 11 - 17 September 2017.
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