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Overview of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court’s tax law decisions published between June 15 and 21, 2026.

The Federal Council aims to reduce the administrative burden on companies in various sectors and thereby further strengthen Switzerland as a business location. At its meeting on June 19, 2026, it launched two public consultations on several tax simplifications.

On June 19, the Federal Council adopted the report in response to Postulate Walti 23.3752, “Remaining Attractive, Securing Finances: Switzerland Needs a Long-Term Tax and Location Strategy,” during its meeting.

The FTA has published “Tax Statistics 2025 – At a Glance.” The brochure presents figures on the various types of federal taxes, statistical analyses of individuals and legal entities, and information on the tax burden.

Administrative criminal law is to be brought into line with the rules of criminal procedure. At its meeting on May 13, 2026, the Federal Council took note of the results of the consultation process and instructed the Federal Department of Justice and Police (FDJP) to draft a corresponding message.

The new FTA portal has been available since May 11, 2025. It brings together numerous FTA online services in a single, centralized overview. Authorizations and services are now consolidated in one place and are easier to access.

Overview of tax law decisions by the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between April 27 and May 3, 2026.

The exemptions for "too big to fail" (TBTF) instruments under withholding tax are being extended again on a temporary basis.

The Federal Tax Administration has published its 2025 Annual Report. The report details federal tax revenues and the substance of tax policy matters.

The published statistics provide information on federal tax revenues in 2025 as well as the chronological development of legislation.

Starting May 11, the FTA portal will consolidate various online services into a single overview.

The FTA has updated the tax policy motions and initiatives.

Overview of tax rulings by the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between March 16 and 22, 2026.

Overview of tax rulings by the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between March 9 and 15, 2026.

Overview of tax rulings issued by the Swiss Federal Administrative Court between February 16 and 22, 2026.

Overview of tax rulings issued by the Swiss Federal Administrative Court between February 9 and 15, 2026.

Since February 10, 2026, withholding tax for domestic and foreign transactions can be reported online via the ePortal.

On January 29/30, 2026, the FTA published circulars on the tax-recognized interest rates in Swiss francs and foreign currencies for 2026.

On January 13, 2026, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) updated its overview table of parliamentary motions and initiatives in the area of taxation.

Overview of tax rulings by the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between January 5 and 11, 2026.

The dossier "Key features of the Swiss tax system" by the FTA/SSK from the Tax Information dossier was updated on December 11, 2025.

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between November 24 - 30, 2025.

The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has updated the lists of amendments to laws and ordinances in tax law.

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published between October 20 - 26, 2025.

The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has updated the tax policy proposals and initiatives.