Effects of the AIA on (unpunished) voluntary declarations

On 15 September 2017, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published its position in connection with the effects of the AIA on (unpunished) voluntary declarations.

Interpellation "Corporate Tax Reform Zero" was dealt with in the Council of States

At its meeting on September 19, 2017, the Council of States discussed the interpellation "Corporate Tax Reform Zero".

Council of States adopts motion to delete obligation to sign tax return

The Council of States, as the first Council to deal with the matter, has adopted a motion to delete the obligation to sign the tax return.

Council of States maintains difference regarding taxation of winnings from gambling

In its session of 18 September 2017, the Council of States discussed the differences concerning the Money Gaming Act and maintains that profits from certain money games should be taxed from CHF 1 million upwards.

Motion "Stop the customs and tax-free zone around Switzerland!" is assigned to the responsible committee for preliminary examination

With the motion "Stop the customs and tax-free zone around Switzerland!" submitted on June 13, 2017, the author of the motion instructs the Federal Council (Department of Finance) to close the current revenue gaps in cross-border shopping traffic with regard to VAT.

ESTV publishes the second drafts on VAT practice

On 19 September 2017, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published the second drafts on VAT practice.

Interpellation "Tax penalty for saving and investing" was discussed in the Council of States

At its meeting on 19 September 2017, the Council of States discussed the interpellation "Tax penalty for saving and investing".

National Council does not follow the Basel-Landschaft initiative "Simplification of the tax system for direct taxes

The Council of States, as the second-tier council, is not following the Basel-Landschaft initiative "Simplification of the tax system in direct taxation".

Tax practice of the Canton of Basel-Landschaft (September 2017 edition)

The Tax Administration of the Canton of Basel-Landschaft has published its tax practice (BLStPra) September 2017 edition.

Basel Tax Practice (September 2017 edition)

The Tax Administration of the Canton of Basel-Stadt has published its Tax Practice (BStP) September 2017 edition.

Decisions of the Tax Appeal Court of the Canton of Zurich (September 2017)

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Zurich Tax Appeal Court published in September 2017.

VAT rate drops as of 1 January 2018 (due to rejection of the 2020 pension reform)

The 2020 pension reform and the associated federal decision on additional financing of the AHV/AVS through an increase in value added tax were rejected in the referendum of 24 September 2017.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (calendar week 38)

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 18 - 24 September 2017.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (calendar week 38)

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 18 - 24 September 2017.

New gambling law was adopted in the final vote

The Council of States and the National Council have settled their differences regarding the Money Laundering Act and approved the Act in the final vote on 29 September 2017.

Amendment to the Federal Act on Stamp Duties concerning "static trusts" adopted in the final vote

In the final vote on 29 September 2017, the Council of States and the National Council adopted the amendment to the Federal Law on Stamp Duties, which provides that Italian fiduciary companies that serve as tax security (Fiduciarie statiche) are to be exempted from the turnover tax.

National Council discusses the introduction of the AIA with 41 partner states from 2018/2019

On 27 September 2017, the National Council discussed the introduction of the automatic exchange of information on financial accounts with 41 partner states from 2018/2019.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (calendar week 39)

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 25 September - 1 October 2017.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (calendar week 39)

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week from 25 September - 1 October 2017.

Remuneration, default and refund interest rate for direct federal tax for the calendar year 2018

The Federal Department of Finance (FDF) has decided that for the calendar year 2018 it will continue not to pay any refund interest on amounts of direct federal tax paid early. The default and refund interest rate remains unchanged.

VAT: Reduced flat-rate tax rates as of 1 January 2018

From 1 January 2018, VAT invoicing using the flat-rate method must take into account the tax rates adjusted by the FTA and the changes made to the list of sectors and activities to which the flat-rate method is applied.

FTA publishes circular on interest rates (direct federal tax) and maximum pillar 3a deductions for 2018

On October 2, 2017, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published a circular regarding interest rates in the area of direct federal tax for the 2018 calendar year and maximum pillar 3a deductions in the 2018 tax year.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (calendar week 40)

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 2 - 8 October 2017.

Canton of Zurich: Round table on tax submission 17

On 5 October 2017, at the invitation of the Directorates of Finance and Economics and the Directorate of Justice and Home Affairs of the Canton of Zurich, a roundtable discussion was held with representatives of large companies and various municipalities on Tax Bill 17. The draft for federal tax bill 17 is still in the consultation process until 6 December 2017.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (calendar week 40)

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 2 - 8 October 2017.

FTA updates circular no. 15 (bonds and derivative financial instruments)

On 3 October 2017, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published the updated Circular Letter No. 15 (Bonds and derivative financial instruments as subject to direct federal tax, withholding tax and stamp duties).

Adjustments to the rate lists relating to direct federal tax 2016 (October 10, 2017)

On October 10, 2017, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various adjustments to the exchange rate lists (ICTax) relating to direct federal tax.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (calendar week 41)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of October 9 - 15, 2017.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (calendar week 41)

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 9 - 15 October 2017.

Consultation opened on the AIA agreements with Hong Kong and Singapore

On 13 October 2017, the Federal Council sent the agreements on the introduction of automatic information exchange on financial accounts (AIA) with Hong Kong and Singapore for consultation. Switzerland signed the agreement with Hong Kong on the same day, the agreement with Singapore was signed on 17 July 2017 and the consultation period will last until 27 January 2018.

Federal Council puts partially revised VAT Ordinance into force

At its meeting on 18 October 2017, the Federal Council adopted the partially revised VAT Ordinance. With the exception of the mail order business, the partially revised VAT Act and the partially revised VAT Ordinance will therefore enter into force together on 1 January 2018.

Federal Council sets the amount and date for the entry into force of the radio and television fee

At its meeting on 18 October 2017, the Federal Council set the level and date for the entry into force of the radio and television fee.

Overview of the changes in tax laws and regulations from 1 January 2017 and overview tables for the years 2018-2020

The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has published the lists of changes to laws and ordinances from 2017 onwards in the areas of direct federal tax, value added tax, withholding tax and stamp duties.

Federal Council decides to bring ALBAG and ALBA agreement into force

At its meeting on 18 October 2017, the Federal Council decided to bring the Federal Act on the International Automatic Exchange of Country-Based Reports by Multinational Corporations (ALBAAG) into force on 1 December 2017 (see also our contribution of 1 October 2017 regarding ALBAV). The entry into force of the multilateral agreement of the competent authorities on the exchange of country-specific reports of 27 January 2016 (ALBA agreement) is also scheduled for December.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (calendar week 42)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of October 16 - 22, 2017.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (calendar week 42)

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 16 - 22 October 2017.

Decision of the Federal Supreme Court concerning the real estate gains tax (right of taxation for deferred real estate gains in intercantonal relations)

The Federal Supreme Court annuls an appealed decision of the Administrative Court of the Canton of Berne and states that the competence to tax the deferred tax substrate is vested in the canton of move-in even in the case of reinvestment-related changes of ownership, i.e. the sale of the replacement property within a short period of time (uniform method).

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (calendar week 43)

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 23 - 29 October 2017.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (calendar week 43)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of October 23 - 29, 2017.

Federal Council adopts dispatch on revised DTA with Pakistan

At its meeting on October 25, 2017, the Federal Council adopted the dispatch on a double taxation agreement (DTA) with Pakistan in the area of taxes on income.

FTA publishes first drafts on VAT practice (revMWSTG) (October 23, 2017)

The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published the first drafts of the VAT practice (revMWSTG) on October 23, 2017.

Canton of Zurich: Amendment of the information sheet on the tax treatment of usufructuary rights and easements

The Zurich Cantonal Tax Office has adapted the information sheet on the tax treatment of usufruct, residential rights, easements, encumbrances and reserved personal rights to current Federal Court rulings.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (calendar week 44)

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week from 30 October - 5 November 2017.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (calendar week 44)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of October 30 - November 5, 2017.

On 7 November 2017, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published the first drafts of its VAT practice (revMWSTG).

On 7 November 2017, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published the first drafts of its VAT practice (revMWSTG).

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (calendar week 45)

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 6 - 12 November 2017.

Federal Council brings amended VAT regulations into force on January 1, 2018

The change in VAT rates on January 1, 2018 will be technically implemented by means of an ordinance. At its meeting on November 8, 2017, the Federal Council brought a corresponding ordinance and an amendment to the ordinance into force on January 1, 2018.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (calendar week 45)

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 6 - 12 November 2017.

Federal Council adopts dispatch on DTA with Kosovo

On November 15, 2017, the Federal Council adopted the dispatch on a double taxation agreement (DTA) with Kosovo in the area of taxes on income.

Adjustments to the price lists regarding the Direct Federal Tax 2016 (16 November 2017)

On 16 November 2017, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various adjustments to the share price lists (ICTax) regarding direct federal tax.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (calendar week 46)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of November 13 - 19, 2017.

FTA publishes material amendments concerning publications on the VAT Act (14 November 2017)

On 14 November 2017, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published material amendments concerning various publications on the Value Added Tax Act (VAT Act).

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (calendar week 46)

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 13 - 19 November 2017.

FTA publishes information sheet on tax identification number at AIA

On 20 November 2017, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published an information sheet on tax identification numbers for automatic information exchange (AIA).

FTA updates circular letter 24: Collective investment schemes as subject to withholding tax and stamp duty

On 20 November 2017, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published the updated circular letter 24 concerning collective investment schemes as subject to withholding tax and stamp duty.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (calendar week 47)

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 20 - 26 November 2017.

Tax Utilization Index 2018: Tax burden in cantons and municipalities remains stable

On November 23, 2017, the Federal Department of Finance (FDF) published the evaluation of the 2018 Tax Utilization Index calculated by the Federal Finance Administration (FFA)

FTA publishes the first withholding tax rates for 2018

The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has published the first withholding tax rates for 2018.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (calendar week 47)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of November 20 - 26, 2017.

FTA has updated KS 42 "Tax treatment of work-related education and training costs

On November 30, 2017, the FTA published the updated circular (KS) 42 regarding the tax treatment of professional training and further education costs.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (calendar week 48)

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 27 November - 3 December 2017.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (calendar week 48)

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 27 November - 3 December 2017.

Canton of Zurich: Government Council defines strategy for Tax Proposal 17 and publishes its statement for consultation

On November 27, 2017, the Government Council of the Canton of Zurich announced its consultation response and its strategy for the subsequent cantonal implementation of Tax Proposal 17 (TP17) in a press release.

Federal Council report on the formal harmonization of the collection and payment of direct taxes

According to a Federal Council report dated 1 December 2017, a formal harmonization of the collection and payment of direct taxes is only possible with the agreement of the cantons.

FTA publishes first drafts for practice definition in consultative body

On 27 November 2017, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published the first drafts for the definition of practice in the consultative body.

Tax optimization options for start-ups

At its meeting on December 8, 2017, the Federal Council took note of the report "Valuation of start-ups" by the Start-ups Working Group. In order to improve the attractiveness of Switzerland as a location for start-ups, the working group recommends amending the circular of the Swiss Tax Conference on the valuation of assets of unlisted companies.

National Council adopts motion to waive the revision of criminal tax law

At its meeting on December 7, 2017, the National Council adopted a motion to waive the revision of criminal tax law.

National Council adopts postulate on taxation of real estate in business assets with different ownership

In its session of 7 December 2017, the National Council adopted a postulate concerning the taxation of real estate held as business assets with different ownership.

Parliament approves automatic exchange of information on financial accounts with 41 other countries from 2018/2019

On 5-6 December 2017, both the Council of States and the National Council approved the introduction of the automatic exchange of information (AIA) on financial accounts with 41 partner states (from 2018/2019).

Council of States adopts motion on strengthening individual legal protection in connection with the AIA on financial accounts

In its meeting on 5 December 2017, the Council of States adopted a motion on strengthening individual legal protection in connection with the automatic exchange of information (AIA) on financial accounts.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (calendar week 49)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of December 4 - 10, 2017.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (calendar week 49)

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 4 - 10 December 2017.

National Council adopts the adapted DTA with Latvia

At its meeting on 13 December 2017, the National Council approved the amended double taxation agreement (DTA) with Latvia, but did not wish to take a decision in principle on the referendability of such agreements.

VAT: Supplement to the topic "electronic commerce" (EGV)

On 12 December 2017, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published a supplement on the topic of "electronic business transactions EGV".

Canton of Basel-Stadt: Rejection of the proposal for a procedure for the deduction of taxes from wages (wage deduction procedure)

The Government Council of Basel-Stadt submitted to the Grand Council of the Canton of Basel-Stadt a bill for the partial revision of the Tax Act with a view to introducing a procedure for the direct deduction of taxes from wages (wage deduction procedure) at cantonal level. The Grand Council did not agree to the proposal.

Federal Tax Administration (FTA) publishes further withholding tax rates 2018 (12 December 2017)

On 12 December 2017, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published further withholding tax rates for 2018.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (calendar week 50)

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 11 - 17 December 2017.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (calendar week 50)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of December 11 - 17, 2017.

Council of States approves automatic exchange of information on financial accounts with New Zealand and 41 other states from 2018/2019

On 5/6 December 2017, both the Council of States and the National Council approved the introduction of the automatic exchange of information (AIA) on financial accounts with 41 partner states (from 2018/2019) (see our contribution of 9 December 2017). As the National Council has waived its right to refer the Federal Decree on the AIA with New Zealand back to the Federal Council, the Council of States had to make a formal decision on this agreement again on 12 December 2017.

Council of States adopts motion to waive revision of criminal tax law

Following the National Council's adoption of a motion to waive the revision of the criminal tax law (see our contribution of 9 December 2017), the Council of States will also adopt the motion in its session of 12 December 2017.

Organisational overview of the Cantonal Supervision Division as of 1 January 2018

On 15 December 2017, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published a circular concerning the changes in the cantonal supervision division as of 1 January 2018.

Elimination of the excessive administrative burden on business vehicle owners (Fabi)

At its meeting on 12 December 2017, the Council of States will approve a motion by the Commission for Transport and Telecommunications to instruct the Federal Council to propose the necessary legislative changes to ensure that, at the administrative level, a portion of the income from the use of a company car for commuting is also compensated and that the deduction of travel costs for these taxpayers is excluded. The flat rate of currently 9.6 percent of the vehicle purchase price can be increased moderately for this purpose.

Federal Council opens consultation on the BEPS Convention

On 20 December 2017, the Federal Council opened the consultation procedure on the multilateral agreement on the implementation of tax treaty related measures to prevent the reduction and transfer of profits (BEPS Agreement).

Adjustments to the price lists regarding the Direct Federal Tax 2016 (21 December 2017)

On 21 December 2017, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various adjustments to the share price lists (ICTax) regarding direct federal tax.

FTA publishes first drafts on value-added tax practice (revMWSTG) (19 December 2017)

On 19 December 2017, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published the first drafts of the Value Added Tax Practice Statement (revMWSTG).

FTA publishes material adjustments concerning publications on the VAT Act (29 December 2017)

On 29 December 2017, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published material amendments concerning various publications on the Value Added Tax Act (VAT Act).

FTA publishes further withholding tax rates 2018 (22 December 2017)

On 22 December 2017, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published the last outstanding withholding tax rates for 2018.

Appliance-independent levy for radio and television (RTV levy)

From 1 January 2019, the new device-independent levy for radio and television (RTV levy) will be charged to households and businesses.

Adjustments to the price lists regarding the Direct Federal Tax 2017 (5 January 2018)

On 5 January 2018, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various adjustments to the share price lists (ICTax) regarding direct federal tax.

FTA publishes tax folder for 2017

On 29 December 2017, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) launched the 2017 tax folder.

Various FTA circulars have been repealed

On 5 January 2017, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) repealed various circulars.

Tax information dossier "Administrative and legal assistance in tax matters" updated

On 19 December 2017, the article "Administrative and legal assistance in tax matters" was updated from the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) tax information dossier.

FTA publishes Newsletter Q4/2017

In its quarterly newsletter, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) provides information on current tax law issues.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 51/52 - 2017)

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 18 - 31 December 2017.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 1 - 2018 )

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 1 - 7 January 2018.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (CW 51/52 - 2017 )

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 18 - 31 December 2017.

Press release of the Finance Department of the Canton of Zurich regarding voluntary disclosures in 2017

On 4 January 2018, the Finance Directorate of the Canton of Zurich issued a media release in which the number of submissions, the subsequently declared assets and the average yield per case of the voluntary declarations submitted in 2017 are published.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (CW 1 - 2018 )

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 1 - 7 January 2018.

The Federal Council is in favour of the adoption of the new financial regulations 2021

At a media conference on 9 January 2018, Federal Councillor Ueli Maurer presented the arguments of the Federal Council in favour of adopting the new Financial Regulation 2021.

Reporting procedure for withholding tax - Recovery of interest on arrears by 15 February 2018

In the autumn session 2016, the Federal Assembly adapted the provisions of the Swiss Withholding Tax Act (VStG) concerning the reporting procedure. The period for submitting the application for reimbursement of default interest expires on 15 February 2018

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