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Federal Court

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (CW 34 - 2024)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published between August 19 - 25, 2024.
Federal Administrative Court

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 34 - 2024)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between August 19 - 25, 2024.
News (Confederation & Cantons)

Federal Council rejects JUSO popular initiative

At its meeting on May 15, 2024, the Federal Council defined its position on the popular initiative "For a social climate policy - fairly financed through taxation". It is of the opinion that the initiative is not a suitable means of achieving Switzerland's climate targets. In particular, it reduces the attractiveness of Switzerland for wealthy individuals. The Federal Council intends to recommend that Parliament reject the initiative without a direct counter-proposal or indirect counter-proposal.
News (Confederation & Cantons)

FDF adjusts tax rates and deductions to inflation

The Federal Department of Finance (FDF) adjusts the rates and deductions for direct federal tax annually to compensate for the consequences of cold progression. The latest changes concern the 2025 tax year.
News (Confederation & Cantons)

Updating the "Property tax" dossier

The article "Real estate tax" from the tax information dossier has been updated. This text deals with the subject matter, levying, timing and calculation of property tax. The revised and expanded tax folder "Taxation of real estate" has also been published on the same topic.
News (Confederation & Cantons)

RS professional expense allowances and remuneration in kind 2025 published

The FTA has published the circular "Professional expense allowances and remuneration in kind 2025 / Compensation for the consequences of cold progression in direct federal tax for the 2025 tax year".
Federal Court

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (CW 32- 2024)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published between August 5 - 11, 2024.
Federal Administrative Court

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 32 - 2024)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between August 5 - 11, 2024.
News (Confederation & Cantons)

FTA publishes notice of receipt for FATCA agreement

On August 7, 2024, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) announced the receipt of group requests pursuant to Art. 12 para. 1 FATCA Act.
Federal Court

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (CW 31 - 2024)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published between July 29 and August 4, 2024.
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