Tax information dossier "Key features of the Swiss tax system"

13.12.2025

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

The text deals with various aspects of the Swiss tax system, such as the effects of federalism, the different tax jurisdictions, and national fiscal equalization.

Tax topics covered in this post:

Treaties

Income Tax

Inheritance Tax

Profit Tax

Property Tax (Grundsteuer)

Property Gains Tax

Property Transfer Tax

International Tax

Capital Tax

Property Tax (Liegenschaftssteuer)

Value Added Tax (VAT)

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Tax information dossier "Key features of the Swiss tax system"

Tax topics covered in this post:

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (CW - 2025)

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (CW - 2025)

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme CourtCW 48 - 2025)

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme CourtCW 47 - 2025)

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