Council of States adopts the new Financial Regulation 2021
On 30 May 2017, the Council of States unanimously adopted the Federal Decree on the new Financial Regulation 2021.
Zurich: Electronic tax exit reports (pilot project)
The project "Steuerliche Wegzugsmeldungen CHM-ZH" (tax exit reports CHM-ZH) is entering the practical test phase. From 1 June 2017, the Zurich pilot communities will receive productive electronic departure notifications.
Council of States is in favour of taxing winnings from money games
In its session of 29 May 2017, the Council of States (contrary to the National Council) spoke out in favour of taxing winnings from money games in excess of one million francs.
DTA between Switzerland and Kosovo signed
Switzerland and Kosovo signed a double taxation agreement (DTA) in the area of taxes on income and wealth on 26 May 2017.
Selected parliamentary business in tax matters at federal level (23 May 2017)
On 23 May 2017, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) updated some of the selected parliamentary business in the tax field at federal level.
Ticino: Introduction of a uniform refuse collection fee
In the canton of Ticino, there will be a uniform regulation on the waste disposal fee in future.
Lucerne: Increase of the state tax rate for 2017 to 1.70 units was rejected
With 54.34% (provisional final result) on 21 March 2017, the voters in the Canton of Lucerne rejected an increase in the state tax rate for 2017 to 1.70 units.
Schaffhausen: Partial taxation of dividends will not be lifted
With a yes vote of 41.9%, a popular initiative entitled "No tax gifts for major shareholders" was rejected, which provided for the abolition of partial taxation of dividends in the canton of Schaffhausen.
Draft of the FTA for the selective specification of the VAT info 03 (group taxation)
On 16 May 2017, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published a first draft of a selective amendment to VAT Info 03 (group taxation).
Adjustments to the price lists regarding the direct federal tax 2016 (11 May 2017)
On 11 May 2017, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various adjustments to the price lists (ICTax) concerning the Direct Federal Tax 2016.
Council of the Canton of Basel-Stadt submits a proposal for a procedure for deducting taxes from salaries
The Government Council of Basel-Stadt submits to the Grand Council of the Canton of Basel-Stadt a proposal for the partial revision of the Tax Act in order to introduce a procedure for the direct deduction of taxes from wages at cantonal level. The proposal is the subject of political debate.
Post-analysis of Economiesuisse for the vote on USR III
On 10 May 2017, Economiesuisse published a media release concerning the post-analysis to reject the Corporate Tax Reform III (USR III).
Repayment of unlawfully levied VAT on radio and television licence fees
In a special session on 4 May 2017, the National Council adopted a motion concerning the repayment of unlawfully levied VAT on radio and television licence fees.
Special VAT rate for accommodation services - National Council wants to anchor special rate permanently in VAT Act
In a special session on 4 May 2017, the National Council opposes the majority motion of its Commission for Economic Affairs and Taxes (WAK-N) and intends to anchor the special rate of 3.8% for accommodation services permanently in the VAT Act.
Tax deductibility of early repayment penalty in the event of mortgage dissolution
On 28 April 2017, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published two decisions scheduled for official publication as well as a media release concerning the deductibility of the early repayment penalty in the event of mortgage dissolution.
FTA publishes understanding agreement on DTA with Liechtenstein
On 27 April 2017, the State Secretariat for International Financial Matters (SIF) published an understanding agreement on the double taxation agreement (DTA) with Liechtenstein.
Adjustments to the price lists relating to direct federal tax 2016 (27 April 2017)
On 27 April 2017, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various adjustments to the share price lists (ICTax) regarding the Federal Direct Tax 2016.
Fiscal revenues of the Confederation 2016
The statistics published on 21 April 2017 by the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) provide information on the fiscal revenues of the Confederation in 2016 and on taxation principles.
Representations of the FDK and the municipal level confirm the necessity of the tax proposal 17
The members of the Conference of Cantonal Finance Directors (FDK) and delegations of the Swiss Association of Municipalities (SGV), the Swiss Association of Cities and Towns (SSV) and the Conference of Municipal Finance Directors (KSFD) held an informal exchange of views on the key parameters of the tax proposal 17 (SV17) and agree on the necessity and objectives of the project, which as an overall package is to be driven forward rapidly.
Selected parliamentary business in tax matters at federal level (13 April 2017)
On 13 April 2017, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) updated some of the selected parliamentary transactions in the field of taxation at federal level.
Special VAT rate for accommodation services - Federal Council in favour of temporary extension
The Federal Council agrees to a further temporary extension of the special VAT rate of 3.8% for accommodation services until the end of 2027. On 12 April 2017, it adopted an opinion to this effect for Parliament.
Canton of Zug plans moderate tax increase
The cantonal government of Zug is planning a moderate tax increase to generate additional revenue of around CHF 50 million in order to ease the burden on the state budget.
Hearings on tax submission 17 (first round completed)
On 10 April 2017, the steering body consisting of the Confederation and the cantons concluded a first round of hearings with the political parties, the cities, the municipalities, the churches and the business community on Tax Bill 17 (formerly Corporate Tax Reform III). There is a broad consensus on the need and objectives of this project.
FTA publishes understanding agreements on the DTA with the United Kingdom
On 6 April 2017, the State Secretariat for International Financial Matters (SIF) published two understanding agreements on the double taxation agreement with Great Britain (DTA CH-UK).
Adjustments to the price lists relating to direct federal tax 2016 (6 April 2017)
On 6 April 2017, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various adjustments to the share price lists (ICTax) regarding the Federal Direct Tax 2016.
