Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (CW 35 - 2021)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week from 30 August to 5 September 2021.
Federal Councillor Alain Berset signs social security agreement with UK
On 9 and 10 September 2021, Federal Councillor Alain Berset was in London to sign the new social security agreement between Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Consultation agreement between Switzerland and Germany
On September 7, 2021, the SIF announced that the consultation agreement of June 11, 2020 between Switzerland and Germany regarding the taxation of cross-border employees during the COVID-19 pandemic will not be terminated until at least December 31, 2021.
Dossier Tax Information "Subjective Tax Liability" updated
The article "Subjective tax liability" was updated on 10 September 2021. It explains the differences between unlimited and limited tax liability of legal entities and individuals at cantonal and federal level.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 36 - 2021)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 5 - 12 September 2021.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (CW 36 - 2021)
Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of September 6 - 12, 2021.
Councils decide on higher tax deduction for children in external care
On 16 September 2021, the Council of States approved the bill. In future, parents will be able to deduct up to CHF 25,000 from direct federal tax for childcare costs.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 37 - 2021)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 13 - 19 September 2021.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (CW 37 - 2021)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 13 - 19 September 2021.
Memorandum of Understanding between Switzerland and France
On September 23, 2021, the SIF announced that the provisional mutual agreement of May 13, 2020 between Switzerland and France on the taxation of cross-border commuters working from home as a result of measures to combat COVID-19 will remain in force until December 31, 2021.
Federal Council adopts dispatch on amendment of the Value Added Tax Act
At its meeting on 24 September 2021, the Federal Council adopted the dispatch on the amendment of the Value Added Tax Act.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 38 - 2021)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 20 - 26 September 2021.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (CW 38 - 2021)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 20 - 26 September 2021.
Federal Council presents an overview of individual taxation
At its meeting on September 24, 2021, the Federal Council approved the draft ordinance on individual taxation.
Council of States agrees on bill to abolish imputed rental value
On 21 September 2021, the Council of States, as the first Council, approved the bill.
Decisions of the ZH Tax Appeals Court (August and September 2021)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Zurich Tax Appeals Court published in August and September 2021.
Decisions of the Administrative Court ZH (August and September 2021)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Zurich Administrative Court published in August and September 2021.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 39 - 2021)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week from 27 September to 3 October 2021.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (CW 39 - 2021)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 27 September - 3 October 2021.
FTA publishes Code of Conduct Taxes 2021
On 5 October 2021, the FTA published a code of conduct on mutual dealings in the area of taxes.
FTA publishes drafts of the VAT practice statement: trusts and foundations; pharmacists
On October 5, 2021, the FTA published the first drafts of the VAT practice on its website.
OECD publishes key points on the future taxation of the digitalised economy (Statement on a Two-Pillar Solution to Address the Tax Challenges Arising from the Digitalisation of the Economy)
On 8 October 2021, the OECD published the "Statement on a Two-Pillar Solution to Address the Tax Challenges Arising from the Digitalization of the Economy". The document sets out the key parameters for the future taxation of the digitalized economy on the basis of two pillars.
Media release on Switzerland's position in connection with the Statement on a Two-Pillar Solution to Address the Tax Challenges Arising from the Digitalisation of the Economy
On October 8, 2021, the Inclusive Framework of the OECD (including Switzerland) specified the key parameters for the future taxation of large, internationally active companies. According to a press release, Switzerland is calling for the interests of small, economically strong countries to be taken into account when implementing the framework and for legal certainty to be created for affected companies.
FTA publishes FATCA final rulings (III; supplement)
On 30 September 2021, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) notified the issuance of final rulings pursuant to Art. 5 No. 3 lit. b FATCA Agreement.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 40 - 2021)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 3 - 10 October 2021.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (CW 40 - 2021)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 4 - 10 October 2021.
Federal Council sets voting date for referendum against the amendment to the Stamp Duty Act
On 13 October 2021, the Federal Council set the referendum proposals for 13 February 2022. Among them is the referendum on the abolition of the emissions levy.
Exchange of information with 96 countries on around 3.3 million financial accounts
According to the media release of the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) of 11 October 2021, the FTA has exchanged information on financial accounts with 96 countries. The exchange takes place within the framework of the global standard on the automatic exchange of information (AEOI).
Federal Councillor Ueli Maurer at the meeting of the G20 finance ministers and the annual meeting of the IMF and World Bank
Federal Councillor Ueli Maurer represented Switzerland at the G20 Finance Ministers' Meeting and the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group in Washington from October 13 to 15, 2021. The G20 meeting and the annual meeting focused in particular on the taxation of the digitalized economy.
Chair of the OECD Forum on Tax Administration (FTA) and the Joint International Task Force on Shared Intelligence and Collaboration (JITSIC) release statement on Pandora Papers
On 14 October 2021, the Chair of the OECD Forum on Tax Administration (FTA) and the Chair of its Joint International Task Force on Shared Intelligence and Collaboration (JITSIC) issued a joint statement on the Pandora Papers.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 41 - 2021)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 11 - 17 October 2021.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (CW 41 - 2021)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 11 - 17 October 2021.
Selected parliamentary business in the tax area at federal level (October 2021)
The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) updated the selected parliamentary business in the area of tax at federal level on 22 October 2021:
FTA publishes final rulings on the FATCA agreement
On 22 October 2021, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) notified the issuance of final rulings pursuant to Art. 5 No. 3 lit. b FATCA Agreement.
FTA publishes "Taxation of imputed rental value" tax folder
On October 21, 2021, the FTA published a new tax folder and updated the relevant information.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 42 - 2021)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 18 - 24 October 2021.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (CW 42 - 2021)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 18 - 24 October 2021.
Federal Council adopts report on relations with Italy in the financial and tax area
At its meeting on 27 October 2021, the Federal Council adopted the report on relations with Italy in the financial and tax area.
FTA publishes maximum pillar 3a deductions
In 2022, the tax deduction within the scope of the tied personal pension provision (pillar 3a) amounts to CHF 6,883 for taxpayers with a 2nd pillar and CHF 34,416 for taxpayers without a 2nd pillar. The maximum deductions are also the relevant deposit limits.
Adjustment regarding the lump-sum payment of professional expenses and the instruction of income in kind from the use of a company car for private journeys (ZH)
According to the amended Federal Ordinance on Professional Expenses, which will come into force on January 1, 2022, the previous flat rate for the private use of business vehicles for direct federal tax purposes will be increased from 0.8% to 0.9% of the vehicle purchase price per month.
Amendment of the directive on the taxation of capital benefits from pension plans and insurance for natural persons (ZH)
The Zurich Cantonal Tax Office has amended its directive on the taxation of lump-sum benefits from pension plans and insurance for natural persons (§§ 22, 37 StG) (ZStB No. 22.1).
Adaptation of the leaflet of the cantonal tax office on the taxation of banks and securities houses
The Zurich Cantonal Tax Office has published an updated leaflet on the taxation of banks and securities houses (ZStB No. 64.2).
Decisions of the Tax Appeals Court ZH (October 2021)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Zurich Tax Appeals Court published in October 2021.
Decisions of the Administrative Court ZH (October 2021)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Zurich Administrative Court published in October.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 43 - 2021)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 25 - 31 October 2021.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (CW 43 - 2021)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 25 - 31 October 2021.
FTA publishes draft VAT practice statement: private share of business vehicles
On November 2, 2021, the FTA published a first draft of the VAT practice on its website.
FTA goes live with new website
The FTA launched its new website on 2 November 2021.
Federal law on electronic procedures in the tax area enters into force in a staggered manner
The Federal Act on Electronic Procedures in Tax Matters regulates electronic procedures in all tax areas. For its implementation, the Federal Council decided in November on a staggered entry into force.
Federal Council rejects abolition of stamp duties on sustainable financial products
The Federal Council has approved the report entitled "Releasing the brakes on sustainable financial products". The report concludes that the abolition of stamp duties on sustainable financial products is not expedient.
Entry into force of the double taxation agreement with Bahrain
On 05 November, SIF announced that the DTA between Switzerland and Bahrain had entered into force and that the provisions would apply from 01 January 2022.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 44 - 2021)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 1 - 7 November 2021.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (CW 44 - 2021)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 1 - 7 November 2021.
FTA publishes tax statistics for individuals and legal entities 2018
On 8 November, the FTA published the 2018 tax statistics.
The FTA has updated the statistics on the capital contribution principle (November 2021)
The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has updated the statistics on the capital contribution principle (capital contributions, repayments and other changes) as of 30 September 2021.
Federal Council enacts new legal basis for the implementation of international agreements in the tax area
On 10 November 2021, the Federal Council enacted the Federal Act on the Implementation of International Agreements in the Tax Area (FTAA) and the associated ordinance with effect from 1 January 2022.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 45 - 2021)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 8 - 14 November 2021.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (CW 45 - 2021)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 8 - 14 November 2021.
FTA publishes adaptation of the document "Structure and record formats of withholding tax rates for import into payroll accounting systems (ERP systems)".
The FTA has published a selective adaptation of the document "Structure and record formats of withholding tax rates for import into payroll accounting systems (ERP systems)".
Updating the overview of the effects of the agreement (extent of relief) concerning various contracting states
The State Secretariat for International Financial Matters (SIF) has updated the overview of the effects of the agreement (extent of relief) concerning various signatory states.
Uniform flat-rate tax deduction for all employed persons
At its meeting on 17 November 2021, the Federal Council instructed the FDF to draw up a bill concerning a uniform flat-rate tax deduction for all employed persons.
Federal Council adopts dispatches on amendments to the DTAs with Japan and Northern Macedonia
The Dispatches on the Protocols of Amendment to the DTAs with Japan and Northern Macedonia were adopted by the Federal Council on 17 November 2021.
Switzerland and Armenia sign Protocol of Amendment to the Double Taxation Agreement
Switzerland and Armenia signed a Protocol of Amendment to the corresponding DTA on 12 November 2021. The protocol implements the minimum standards from the BEPS project in matters of double taxation agreements as well as the international standard in matters of information exchange.
Federal Council responds to various tax proposals
At its meeting on 17 November, the Federal Council responded to various tax proposals.
FTA publishes final ruling on the FATCA agreement
On 19 November 2021, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) notified the issuance of a final ruling pursuant to Art. 5 No. 3 lit. b FATCA Agreement.
Federal Councillor Ueli Maurer meets Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov
Federal Councillor Ueli Maurer met the Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov in Bern on 19 November 2021. One of the topics discussed was the revision of the existing double taxation agreement demanded by Russia.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 46 - 2021)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 15 - 21 November 2021.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (CW 46 - 2021)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 15 - 21 November 2021.
More than 400,000 companies registered with VAT
The statistics show a new record for the number of taxable persons registered in the VAT register.
Federal Council wants to make the taxation of life annuities more flexible
At its meeting on 24 November 2021, the Federal Council decided to flexibly adjust the taxation of life annuities to the investment conditions.
Dossier on tax information "Reference procedure for direct taxes" updated
The article "Reference procedure for direct taxes" from the dossier Tax Information has been updated.
Update of the overview on the extent of the relief concerning the agreement with Portugal
The State Secretariat for International Financial Matters (SIF) has updated the overview of the effects of the agreement (extent of relief) concerning Portugal.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 47 - 2021)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 22 - 28 November 2021.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (CW 47 - 2021)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 22 - 28 November 2021.
FTA publishes legislative and ordinance amendments 2022-2024
The FTA has updated the lists of legislative and ordinance amendments in the area of direct federal tax, value added tax, withholding tax and stamp duties.
Consultation agreement between Switzerland and Germany
On 30 November 2021, SIF announced that the consultation agreement between Switzerland and Germany of 11 June 2020 concerning the taxation of cross-border workers during the COVID-19 pandemic will not be terminated until at least 31 March 2022.
FTA publishes communications on FATCA group requests
On 30 November 2021, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published FATCA group requests pursuant to Article 12 paragraph 1 of the FATCA Act.
Decisions of the Tax Appeals Court ZH (November 2021)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Zurich Tax Appeals Court published in November 2021.
Decisions of the Administrative Court ZH (November 2021)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Zurich Administrative Court published in November 2021.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 48 - 2021)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 29 November - 5 December 2021.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (CW 48 - 2021)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 29 November - 5 December 2021.
SSK-KS 28: Publication of the capitalisation rate 2021
The Swiss Tax Conference (SSK) published the Commentary 2021 on SSK-KS 28 on 1 December 2021. This includes the adjusted capitalisation rate (according to the new methodology) for the valuation year 2021.
Entry into force of the amendment protocols of three DTAs (Cyprus, Malta, Liechtenstein)
The protocols of amendment to the DTAs with Cyprus, Malta and Liechtenstein have entered into force. Most of the amendments will apply from January 1, 2022, but some will already apply from the date of entry into force.
Memorandum of Understanding between Switzerland and France
On 7 December, SIF announced that the mutual agreement between Switzerland and France of 13 May 2020 on the taxation of cross-border workers who work in the home office as a result of measures to combat Covid-19 will remain in force until 31 March 2022. Unless terminated by either party, it will then remain in force until 30 June 2022.
FTA publishes withholding tax rates 2022
On December 9, 2021, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published the 2022 withholding tax rates or the corresponding rate files, if already available.
Private share of business vehicle for VAT
In the case of direct federal tax, the flat rate for the taxation of the private use of business vehicles will be increased from the current 0.8% to 0.9% as of 1 January 2022. According to the FTA, this flat rate must also be applied to the VAT declaration from this date.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 49 - 2021)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 6 - 12 December 2021.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (CW 49 - 2021)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 6 - 12 December 2021.
FTA publishes final rulings dated 16 December 2021 on the FATCA agreement
On 16 December 2021, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) notified the issuance of final rulings pursuant to Article 5 number 3 litera b FATCA Agreement.
FTA publishes updated working paper on cryptocurrencies and ICOs/ITOs
The FTA has updated its working paper on cryptocurrencies and initial coin/token offerings (ICOs/ITOs) as a subject of wealth, income and profit tax, withholding tax and stamp duties. It reflects the state of practice as of the end of 2020.
FTA publishes various information on withholding tax 2022
On 13 October 2021, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published the documents "Information Points for Withholding Tax, Withdrawal Commissions and Church Tax 2022" and the "Overview of Withholding Tax Rates for Pension Benefits 2022".
OECD publishes the Digital Transformation Maturity Model report
The OECD published the report "Digital Transformation Maturity Model" on 16 December 2021.
OECD publishes the report "Supporting the Digitisation of Developing Country Tax Administrations".
The OECD published the report "Supporting the Digitalisation of Developing Country Tax Administrations" on 16 December 2021.
Federal Council opens consultation on the automatic exchange of information with twelve other partner states
At its meeting on 3 December 2021, the Federal Council opened the consultation on the introduction of the automatic exchange of information on financial accounts (AEOI) with twelve additional states and territories.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 50 - 2021)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 13 - 19 December 2021.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (CW 50 - 2021)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 13 - 19 December 2021.
FTA publishes material adjustments regarding publications on the VAT Act (20 December 2021)
On 20 December 2021, the FTA published material adjustments concerning the publications on the subject of pharmacists on the website.
FTA publishes tax folder for 2021
The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) posted the tax folders for the 2021 tax period on 29 December 2021.
VAT: Tax exemption for Covid 19 test and Covid 19 vaccinations
On 29 December 2021, the FTA announced that the tax exemptions for Covid 19 tests and Covid 19 vaccinations (Art. 35 para. 2 lit. o and p VATO) will be extended until 31 December 2022.
Dossier on tax information "Cryptocurrency" published
The FTA has published a new article "Cryptocurrency" for the tax information dossier.
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