Adjustments to the price lists regarding the Direct Federal Tax 2017 (11 January 2017)
On 11 January 2018, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various adjustments to the share price lists (ICTax) regarding direct federal tax.
Federal Council informs about the current status of the tax bill 17
At its meeting on 10 January 2018, the Federal Council provided information on the current status of Tax Bill 17 (SV17).
Specialist notification of the tax office of the Canton of Zurich concerning cryptocurrencies
On January 11, 2018, the Tax Office of the Canton of Zurich published a technical note on the tax treatment of cryptocurrencies.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 2 - 2018 )
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 8 - 14 January 2018.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (CW 2 - 2018 )
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 8 - 14 January 2018.
Adjustments to the price lists regarding the Direct Federal Tax 2017 (25 January 2017)
On 25 January 2018, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various adjustments to the share price lists (ICTax) regarding direct federal tax.
FTA updates the publication "Tax burden in an international comparison".
On January 19, 2018, the Federal Tax Administration FTA updated the publication "Tax burden in international comparison" and published the 2017 version.
Adjustments to the rate lists relating to direct federal tax 2017 (January 17, 2017)
On January 17, 2018, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various adjustments to the exchange rate lists (ICTax) relating to direct federal tax.
FTA publishes circular concerning the Federal Act on Measures to Combat Undeclared Work
On 25 January 2018, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published a circular concerning the Federal Act on Measures to Combat Undeclared Work (BGSA).
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 3 - 2018)
Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of January 15 - 21, 2018.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (CW 3 - 2018 )
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 15 - 21 January 2018.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (CW 4 - 2018 )
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 22 - 28 January 2018.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 4 - 2018 )
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 22 - 28 January 2018.
Tax practice of the Canton of Basel-Landschaft (December 2017 edition)
The Tax Administration of the Canton of Basel-Landschaft has published its tax practice (BLStPra) December 2017 edition.
ESTV publishes circular "Merkblätter und DBA-Übersichten für die Quellensteuer" ("Information sheets and DBA overviews for withholding tax")
On January 25, 2018, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published a circular on withholding tax entitled "Information sheets and DTA overviews for withholding tax".
Decisions of the Tax Appeal Court of the Canton of Zurich (December 2017)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Zurich Tax Appeal Court published in November 2017.
Basel Tax Practice (December 2017 edition)
The Tax Administration of the Canton of Basel-Stadt has published its tax practice (BStP) December 2017 edition.
FTA publishes first drafts on value added tax practice (revMWSTG) (30 January 2018)
On 30 January 2018, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published initial drafts of the Value Added Tax Practice Statement (revMWSTG).
Federal Council sets parameters for dispatch on tax proposal 17
At its meeting on 31 January 2018, the Federal Council adopted the key points for the dispatch on tax proposal 17 (SV17). The Federal Department of Finance (FDF) has been commissioned to prepare a dispatch by the end of March 2018.
Amendments to laws and ordinances in tax law as of 1 January 2018
The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has updated the lists of amendments to laws and ordinances relating to direct federal tax, value added tax, withholding tax and stamp duties.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 5 - 2018)
Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of January 29 - February 4, 2018.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (CW 5 - 2018 )
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 29 January - 4 February 2018.
Federal Council puts into effect exemption of "Fiduciarie statiche" from stamp duties
At its meeting on 31 January 2018, the Federal Council decided that an amendment to the Federal Act on Stamp Duties (StG) would enter into force on 1 March 2018.
FDK and representatives of the municipal level support the Federal Council's key figures for tax proposal 17
In the presence of Federal Councillor Ueli Maurer, the Conference of Cantonal Finance Directors (FDK) and representatives of the communal associations discussed the Federal Council's key figures for the dispatch on tax proposal 17 (SV17).
Adjustments to the price lists regarding the Direct Federal Tax 2017 (9 February 2018)
On 9 February 2018, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various adjustments to the share price lists (ICTax) regarding direct federal tax.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (CW 6 - 2018 )
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 5 - 11 February 2018.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 6 - 2018 )
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 5 - 11 February 2018.
Federal Council adopts dispatch on the calculation of the participation deduction for too-big-to-fail instruments
On February 14, 2018, the Federal Council adopted a dispatch and a draft law on the calculation of the participation deduction for too-big-to-fail instruments.
FTA publishes circular "List of surrenderable pillar 3b endowment insurance policies"
On February 16, 2018, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published the circular "List of Pillar 3b surrenderable endowment insurance policies".
FTA publishes circular "List of providers of recognized pillar 3a pension products"
On 15 February 2018, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published the circular "List of providers of recognized pension products for tied pension provision (pillar 3a)".
VAT: New mail order regulation as of 1 January 2019
On 16 February 2018, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published information on the mail order regulation that will come into force on 1 January 2019. In particular, the background to the relevant revision of the VAT Act as well as the new legal situation and the associated obligations of taxpayers are specified in more detail. However, the relevant provisions of the Regulation have not yet been adopted and therefore certain amendments may still be necessary.
Zurich Finance Directorate adapts circular on the deferral of property gains tax for owner-occupied homes
On 15 February 2018, the Finance Directorate of the Canton of Zurich published a specialist communication concerning the amendment of the Circular on the postponement of real estate gains tax in the event of the replacement of a home. The Circular has been adapted to recent case law.
Federal Council signs DTA with Saudi Arabia
The Federal Council signed a double taxation agreement (DTA) with Saudi Arabia on February 18, 2018.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 7 - 2018 )
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 12 - 18 February 2018.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (CW 7 - 2018 )
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 12 - 18 February 2018.
Tax-deductible interest rates 2018 for advances or loans in Swiss francs and foreign currencies
On 19/20 February 2018, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published the tax-recognised interest rates for advances or loans in Swiss francs and foreign currencies for 2018.
FTA updates circular 25: Taxation of collective investment schemes and their investors
On February 23, 2018, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published the updated Circular 25 on the taxation of collective investment schemes and their investors.
Adjustments to the rate lists relating to direct federal tax 2017 (February 22, 2018)
On February 22, 2018, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various adjustments to the exchange rate lists (ICTax) relating to direct federal tax.
Circular of the FTA concerning printed matter direct federal tax, flat-rate tax credit and additional US tax retention for 2018
The Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has published a circular on printed matter (order forms) concerning direct federal tax, the flat-rate tax credit (pStA) and the additional US withholding tax (zStR USA) for the 2018 tax period for the attention of the cantonal administrations for direct federal tax and the central withholding tax authorities of the cantons.
FDK publishes statement on the consultation of the BEPS Convention
The Conference of Cantonal Finance Directors (FDK) has published its opinion on the consultation on the multilateral agreement on the implementation of tax treaty related measures to prevent the reduction and transfer of profits (BEPS Convention) and on the Protocol of Amendment to the Double Taxation Convention between Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 8 - 2018 )
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 19 - 25 February 2018.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (CW 8 - 2018 )
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 19 - 25 February 2018.
FTA publishes first drafts on VAT practice (revMWSTG) (March 1, 2018)
On March 1, 2018, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published the first drafts of the VAT practice (revMWSTG).
FTA publishes Circular 43: Tax treatment of prizes, honorary gifts, awards, scholarships [...]
On 26 February 2018, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published Circular Letter 43 concerning the tax treatment of prizes, honours, awards, scholarships and grants in the cultural, sports and scientific sectors.
National Council rejects postulate "Examination of the appropriateness of taxing robots"
In its session of 28 February 2018, the National Council rejected the postulate "Examination of the advisability of taxing robots".
Council of States adopts DTA with Pakistan
The Council of States approved a double taxation agreement (DTA) with Pakistan in its meeting on February 26, 2018.
National Council adopts motion "No forfeiture of withholding tax
In its session of 28 February 2018, the National Council adopted the motion "No forfeiture of withholding tax".
Council of States rejects four professional initiatives and one motion on the subject of marriage penalty and individual taxation
In its session of 26 February 2018, the Council of States rejected four professional initiatives and one motion on the subject of marriage penalty and individual taxation.
Council of States adopts DTA with Kosovo
The Council of States approved a double taxation agreement (DTA) with Kosovo in its meeting on February 26, 2018.
Council of States adopts minutes of the DTA with Latvia
At its meeting on 26 February 2018, the Council of States adopted the Protocol amending the double taxation agreement (DTA) with Latvia.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (CW 9 - 2018 )
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 26 February - 4 March 2018.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 9 - 2018 )
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 26 February - 4 March 2018.
Adjustments to the price lists regarding the Direct Federal Tax 2017 (8 March 2018)
On 8 March 2018, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various adjustments to the share price lists (ICTax) regarding direct federal tax.
National Council adopts motion "Deletion of duty to sign tax return".
In its session of 6 March 2018, the National Council adopted the motion to "abolish the obligation to sign the tax return".
National Council adopts motion "Parallelism between the limitation rule for VAT and that for withholding tax and stamp duty"
At its meeting on 6 March 2018, the National Council adopted the motion "Parallelism between the limitation rule for value added tax and that for withholding tax and stamp duties".
Federal Council adopts totally revised Real Estate Costs Ordinance
The Federal Council adopted the completely revised Real Estate Costs Ordinance at its meeting on March 9, 2018.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 10 - 2018 )
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 5 - 11 March 2018.
SIF publishes position on taxation of the digital economy
The State Secretariat for International Financial Matters (SIF) published its position on the taxation of the digital economy on 8 March 2018.
National Council adopts postulate "Aggressive tax policies of individual EU and OECD countries
In its session of 6 March 2018, the National Council adopted a postulate "Aggressive tax policies of individual EU and OECD countries".
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (CW 10 - 2018 )
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 5 - 11 March 2018.
Council of States adopts federal law on the tax treatment of financial sanctions
In its session of 7 March 2018, the Council of States adopted the Federal Act on the Tax Treatment of Financial Sanctions.
National Council adopts motion "Increase in flat-rate deductions in direct federal tax to offset the explosion in health insurance premiums
In its session of 6 March 2018, the National Council adopted the motion "Increase in flat-rate deductions in direct federal tax to compensate for the explosion in health insurance premiums".
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (CW 11 - 2018 )
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 12 - 18 March 2018.
Dossier tax information "Wealth tax of natural persons" updated
On 15 March 2018, the article "Wealth tax for individuals" was updated from the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) tax information dossier.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 11 - 2018 )
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 12 - 18 March 2018.
Protocol to the DTA with Latvia (adopted in final vote)
In the final vote on 16 March 2018, both parliamentary councillors (National Council and Council of States) adopted the Protocol amending the double taxation agreement (DTA) with Latvia. The Protocol provides, inter alia, for adjustments in the taxation of dividends, interest and royalties.
Dossier tax information "Difference between taxes and other public charges
On 20 March 2018, the article "Difference between taxes and other public charges" from the tax file of the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) was updated.
Federal Council adopts dispatch on tax proposal 17
At its meeting on 21 March 2018, the Federal Council adopted the dispatch on tax proposal 17 (SV17).
Federal Council adopts dispatch on the abolition of the marriage penalty
At its meeting on March 21, 2018, the Federal Council adopted the dispatch on balanced couple and family taxation. In doing so, it is proposing the elimination of the marriage penalty in direct federal tax. The proposal will lead to an annual reduction in direct federal tax revenue of around CHF 1.15 billion.
Adjustments to the price lists regarding the Direct Federal Tax 2017 (22 March 2018)
On 22 March 2018, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various adjustments to the share price lists (ICTax) regarding direct federal tax.
FTA publishes material amendments regarding publications on the VAT Act (March 23, 2018)
On March 23, 2018, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published material amendments to various publications relating to the Value Added Tax Act (VATA).
The FDK supports the message on tax submission 17 (SV17)
The Conference of Cantonal Finance Directors (FDK) supports the message on tax bill 17 (SV17).
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 12 - 2018 )
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 19 - 25 March 2018.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (CW 12 - 2018 )
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 19 - 25 March 2018.
FDK publishes statement on the consultation concerning the implementation of the recommendations of the Global Forum (transparency and exchange of information)
The Conference of Cantonal Finance Directors (FDK) has published its position on the consultation on the implementation of the recommendations of the Global Forum on the transparency of legal entities and the exchange of information in the report on Phase 2 Switzerland.
Tax practice of the Canton of Basel-Landschaft (March 2018 issue)
The tax administration of the Canton of Basel-Landschaft has published its tax practice (BLStPra) edition March 2018.
FTA Newsletter Q1/2018
In its quarterly newsletter, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) provides information on current topics in tax law.
Decisions of the Tax Appeal Court of the Canton of Zurich (March 2018)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Zurich Tax Appeal Court published in March 2018.
Adjustments to the price lists regarding the Direct Federal Tax 2017 (4 April 2018)
On 4 April 2018, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various adjustments to the share price lists (ICTax) regarding direct federal tax.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (CW 13+14 - 2018 )
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the weeks from 26 March - 8 April 2018.
Basler Steuerpraxis (March 2018 issue)
The tax administration of the Canton of Basel-Stadt has published its tax practice (BStP) edition March 2018.
FTA corrects withholding tax rates 2018
On 6 April 2018, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) corrected the withholding tax rates for 2018.
Federal Council adopts dispatch on refund of withholding tax on negligent undeclared income
On 28 March 2018, the Federal Council adopted a dispatch as well as a draft law according to which the withholding tax is to be refunded even if the income was negligently not declared in the tax return.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 13+14 - 2018)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 26 March - 8 April 2018.
Publication of the draft practice definitions of the VAT Department
The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published new drafts on VAT practice (revMWSTG) on April 3, 2018.
Selected parliamentary business in the area of taxation at federal level (April 6, 2018)
On April 6, 2018, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) updated some of the selected parliamentary business in the tax area at federal level.
FTA publishes material amendments concerning publications on the VAT Act (10 April 2018)
On April 10, 2018, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published material amendments regarding the publications on the partial revision of the Value Added Tax Act (VATA).
Federal Council puts the new rules on withholding tax into force on January 1, 2021
At its meeting on April 11, 2018, the Federal Council decided to bring the Federal Act on the Revision of the Withholding Tax on Income from Employment (together with several amendments to ordinances based on it), which was adopted on December 16, 2016, into force on January 1, 2021.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (CW 15 - 2018 )
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 9 - 15 April 2018.
Adjustments to the price lists relating to direct federal tax 2017 (19 April 2018)
On 19 April 2018, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various adjustments to the share price lists (ICTax) regarding direct federal tax.
Dossier tax information "property transfer tax
On 19 April 2018, the article "Transfer tax" from the tax dossier of the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) was updated.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (CW 16 - 2018 )
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 16 - 22 April 2018.
Federal Council adopts dispatches on DTAs with Ecuador and Zambia
On April 18, 2018, the Federal Council adopted the dispatches on a protocol of amendment to the double taxation agreement (DTA) with Ecuador and on a new DTA with Zambia.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 16 - 2018)
Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of April 16 - 22, 2018.
Agreement on the DTA with the Netherlands
The competent authorities of Switzerland and the Netherlands have concluded an agreement dated 12 and 21 March 2018 regarding the application of the double taxation agreement between Switzerland and the Netherlands and the associated protocol on investment funds "FBI" (Fiscale beleggingstelling), contractual investment funds "FCP" and investment companies with variable capital "SICAV".
Tax information dossier "Principles of value added tax"
On April 26, 2018, the article "Principles of VAT" from the tax dossier of the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) was updated.
Federal fiscal revenues 2017
The statistics published by the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) on 27 April 2018 provide information on the federal government's fiscal revenues in 2017 and on the chronological development of legislation.
Publication of the draft practice definitions of the VAT Department
On April 27, 2018, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published a new, first draft of the practice definition in the Consultative Committee.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (CW 17 - 2018 )
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 23-29 April 2018.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 17 - 2018 )
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 23 - 29 April 2018.
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