FTA publishes notice of receipt for FATCA agreement

On December 12, 2023, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) reported the receipt of group requests in accordance with Art. 12 para. 1 of the FATCA Agreement.

FTA publishes withholding tax rates 2024

The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various withholding tax rates for 2024 on December 13 and 14, 2023.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (CW 50 - 2023)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published between December 11 - 17, 2023.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 50-52 - 2023)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between December 11 - 31, 2023.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (CW 51 and 52 - 2023)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published between December 18 - 31, 2023.

Tax-recognized interest rates 2024 for advances or loans in Swiss francs and foreign currencies

On 29/30 January 2024, the FTA published the circulars on the tax-recognized interest rates in Swiss francs and foreign currencies 2024.

Tax Jobs

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Baker McKenzie Switzerland AG - Junior Tax Lawyer (m/f/d, 80-100 %)

To strengthen our tax law team in Zurich, we are looking for an ambitious individual who would like to start or further develop their career in tax law - with exciting mandates, international exchange and targeted support.

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Einwohnergemeinde Saanen - Head of the Tax Department 80-100%

The municipality of Saanen, a tourist municipality with over 7,000 inhabitants, is a very diverse and dynamic municipality. We are looking for a Head of Taxation to join our team.

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profitax ag - Trustee with tax interests

Do you want to get started in a strong team and really make a difference with your experience in tax and fiduciary services? We're not looking for gap fillers, we're looking for co-creators - maybe you're the missing piece of the puzzle. As a tax boutique, we step in where others are at a loss - and think ahead in a bold, creative and solution-oriented way. We find new ways for our clients where there no longer seem to be any - and that's exactly what inspires us every day.

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Fischer Ramp Buchmann AG - Tax Attorney (80%-100%)

Fischer Ramp Buchmann is a law firm in Zurich specializing in advising private clients and their companies. Our areas of specialization include national and cross-border tax and estate planning, property tax and social security issues as well as litigation in tax matters. We also deal with inheritance, contract and corporate law on an ongoing basis. We work regularly and closely with Swiss and international correspondents.

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Seminars & Events

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Projectos Seminar - Inheritance and gift tax in the Canton of St. Gallen - current topics and practical cases | September 22, 2025

This evening event offers an in-depth insight into the current practice of the St. Gallen Cantonal Tax Office in the area of inheritance and gift tax, based on specific cases, presented by representatives of the St. Gallen Cantonal Tax Office and the tax consultancy. The subsequent Apéro Riche offers the opportunity for an informal professional exchange.

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ISIS) – Pensions and Insurance | September 22-23, 2025

This seminar offers a comprehensive insight into key issues surrounding pension provision and (social) insurance. The focus is on the tax treatment of pension benefits in both a national and international context, with particular emphasis on capital withdrawals from pension plans (including the withdrawal restriction under Article 79, Paragraph 3 of the Swiss Federal Constitution).

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SwissAccounting - Year-end planning 2025/2026

Our seminars cover the latest and most important topics and are taught in a practical way by top speakers. All seminars (except Bern) take place in hybrid form. This means that you can decide for yourself whether you would like to take part on site or online via Zoom.

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EXPERTsuisse – Corporate Tax Law Forum | from September 9, 2025

Trends, focal points and perspectives in national and international corporate tax law.

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fisca - Continuing education in tax practice

fisca has been offering practical training in the field of tax law and related specialist areas such as pensions, accounting and law since 2013.

The central concern in knowledge transfer is consistent practical relevance, a high degree of topicality and the use of competent speakers from administration, teaching and consulting.

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