FTA publishes statistics on the tax burden on individuals
A review of the 2010-2018 data shows that the tax burden in Switzerland has declined during this period.
ESTV publishes tax statistics for 2019
The FTA published the 2019 tax statistics, which provide information on tax revenues and statistical analyses of natural and legal persons in Switzerland.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (CW 26 - 2020 )
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 22 - 28 June 2020.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (CW 25 - 2020 )
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 15 - 21 June 2020.
Decisions of the Administrative Court ZH and the Tax Appeal Court ZH (May/June 2020)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Administrative Court of Zurich and the decisions of the Tax Appeal Court of Zurich published in May and June 2020.
FTA publishes revised guidelines for future taxable persons
The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has revised the publication "Guide for future taxpayers". It provides an overview of the assessment of income and wealth taxes for individuals.
Block chain and distributed ledger technology: No changes to tax law
At its meeting on 19 June 2020, the Federal Council took note of the report on a possible need to adapt tax law in the area of block chaining. The report comes to the conclusion that there is no need for specific legislative adjustments in tax law.
Memorandum of Understanding between Switzerland and Italy concerning COVID-19 measures
On 20 June 2020, the State Secretariat for International Financial Matters (SIF) reported the conclusion of a new memorandum of understanding between Switzerland and Italy concerning COVID-19 measures.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (CW 24 - 2020 )
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 8 - 14 June 2020.
Consultation agreement with Germany on the taxation of cross-border workers and state support services
On 11 June 2020, the State Secretariat for International Financial Matters SIF concluded a new consultation agreement between Switzerland and Germany on the taxation of cross-border commuters and the treatment of state support services.
National Council adopts motion "Enabling purchases under Pillar 3a
In its session of 2 June 2020, the National Council adopted the motion "Enabling Pillar 3a purchases".
FDK rejects popular initiative "Relieve wages, tax capital fairly
On 2 June 2020, the Conference of Cantonal Finance Directors (FDK) published a press release on the popular initiative "Relieve the burden on wages, tax capital fairly".
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (CW 22 - 2020 )
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 25 - 31 May 2020.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 22 - 2020 )
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 25 - 31 May 2020
ESTV - Dossier Tax Information: "Applicable Taxes
On 29 May 2020, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) updated the article "Current Taxes" from the Tax Information dossier.
FDK publishes statement on the consultation on the Federal Law on the Taxation of Life Annuities and Similar Forms of Provision
On 29 May 2020, the Conference of Cantonal Finance Directors (FDK) published a statement on the consultation process for the Federal Act on the Taxation of Life Annuities and Similar Forms of Provision.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (CW 21 - 2020 )
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 18 - 24 May 2020.
Federal Council adopts dispatch on the Federal Act on Electronic Procedures in Tax Matters
On May 20, 2020, the Bundesrat passed a bill to digitize tax procedures.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (CW 20 - 2020 )
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 11 - 17 May 2020.
Decisions of the Administrative Court ZH and the Tax Appeal Court ZH (April / May 2020)
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Administrative Court of Zurich and the decisions of the Tax Appeal Court of Zurich published in April and May 2020.
Consultation agreement with France on the taxation of frontier workers in the case of tele- or home-office work
On 14 May 2020, the State Secretariat for International Financial Matters SIF reported the conclusion of a new consultation agreement between Switzerland and France on the taxation of cross-border commuters in the case of teleworking or home office work.
Consultation agreement with Germany on the taxation of railway staff
On 13 May 2020, the State Secretariat for International Financial Matters SIF concluded a new consultation agreement between Switzerland and Germany on the taxation of railway personnel.
New online control computer of the ESTV
Since 12 May 2020, individual tax calculations, historical tax burden statistics and cantonal tax data can be generated interactively with the new online tool of the Federal Tax Administration (FTA).
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (CW 19 - 2020 )
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week from 4 May - 10 May 2020.
ESTV - Dossier Tax Information: Penalties for direct taxes / additional taxation
On 7 May 2020, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) updated the article "Penal Provisions for Direct Taxes" from the Tax Information dossier and published a new article on "Post-taxation".
