Kreisschreiben: Tax treatment of syndicated loans, promissory note loans, bills of exchange and sub-participations
On 24 July 2019, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published a circular concerning the tax treatment of syndicated loans, promissory note loans, bills of exchange and sub-participations.
Tax burden in Switzerland 2018 (cantonal capitals)
The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has calculated and published the tax burden in the cantons and municipalities for the year 2018.
Selected parliamentary business in tax matters at federal level (8 July 2019)
On 8 July 2019, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) updated some of the selected parliamentary transactions in the field of taxation at federal level.
Federal Council rejects popular initiative "Relieve wages, tax capital fairly".
At its meeting on June 26, 2019, the Federal Council discussed the popular initiative "Easing the burden on wages, taxing capital fairly" and instructed the FDF to prepare a dispatch with a motion to reject the initiative without a counter-proposal.
Federal Council approves key figures for withholding tax reform
On June 26, 2019, the Federal Council decided to resume the suspended reform of withholding tax. It adopted the objectives and key figures for this.
Simplified taxation of the private use of business vehicles
According to a decision by the Federal Assembly, the private use of company vehicles should be taxable at a flat rate which now also includes travel costs to the place of work. On 28 June 2019, the Federal Department of Finance (FDF) sent an amendment to the ordinance for consultation.
Federal Council wants to allow electronic tax return without signature
The Federal Council wants to waive the obligation to sign the electronically submitted tax return.
Tax information dossier: Time-based assessment of taxes
The article "Time-based assessment of taxes" from the tax information dossier has been updated.
Adjustment of the rate lists for direct federal tax 2017, 2018 and 2019 (June 17, 2019)
On June 17, 2019, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published adjustments to the price lists (ICTax) relating to direct federal tax and the 2017, 2018 and 2019 bonus share lists.
Tax consideration of third-party childcare costs
The dispatch of May 9, 2018 regarding an amendment to the Federal Act on Direct Federal Taxation (tax consideration of third-party childcare costs) was adopted by the Council of States with deviations from the draft.
FDK comments on partial abolition of imputed rental value
In a media release dated 13 June 2019, the Conference of Cantonal Finance Directors (FDK) commented on the proposal of the Committee of the Council of States, which provides for a reform of the taxation of residential property.
Kreisschreiben "Withholding tax on employees' income from employment" published
On 12 June 2019, the FTA published Kreisschreiben 45 "Withholding Taxation of Employees' Income from Employment".
FDK publishes statistics on taxation on a time and material basis
In a press release dated June 7, 2019, the Conference of Cantonal Finance Directors (FDK) published various statistics on taxation based on expenditure (lump-sum taxation). Lump-sum taxation generates higher income despite fewer cases.
Federal Council approves report on approximation to neutral legal form taxation of property gains
On 29 May 2019, the Federal Council approved a report drawn up on behalf of the National Council, which identifies five options for approximating the taxation of property gains in a legally neutral manner.
Selected parliamentary business in tax matters at federal level (31 May 2019)
On 31 May 2019, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) updated some of the selected parliamentary transactions in the field of taxation at federal level.
Adjustment of the price lists regarding the direct federal tax 2017, 2018 and 2019 (21 May 2019)
On 21 May 2019, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published an adjustment to the price lists (ICTax) for direct federal tax and the lists of free shares for 2017, 2018 and 2019.
Entry into force of amendments to laws and ordinances in tax law and summary tables for the years 2019-2022
On 8 May 2019, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) updated the list of federal laws and ordinances with effect from 2019 as well as the list of other legislative and ordinance projects 2020-2022 concerning direct federal tax, value added tax, withholding tax and stamp duties.
Clarification on legal information and advance tax assessments (tax rulings)
On 29 April 2019, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published details of the Code of Conduct on the provision of legal information and rulings in the areas of value-added tax and business taxation for radio and television as well as advance tax assessments (tax rulings) for the areas of direct federal tax, withholding tax and stamp duties.
Federal Council opens consultation on STAF ordinances concerning equity capital interest deduction and the crediting of foreign withholding taxes
On 10 April 2019, the Federal Council sent the ordinances on the implementation of the STAF (tax reform and AHV financing) for consultation.
Federal Supreme Court overrules vote on marriage penalty
The Federal Supreme Court repeals the 2016 vote on the popular initiative "For Marriage and Family - Against the Marriage Penalty". The incomplete and intransparent information provided by the Federal Council had violated the freedom of voters to vote. In view of the narrow rejection of the proposal and the seriousness of the irregularities, it was possible that the result of the vote could have been different.
Selected parliamentary business in tax matters at federal level (5 April 2019)
On 5 April 2019, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published a revised version of the overview of selected parliamentary business in the tax area at federal level.
FTA Circular on printed matter Direct federal tax, flat-rate tax credit and additional tax retention USA for 2019
The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has published a circular on printed matters (order forms) concerning direct federal tax, the flat-rate tax credit (pStA) and the additional tax retention USA (zStR USA) for the 2019 tax period for the attention of the cantonal administrations for direct federal tax and the central withholding tax authorities of the cantons.
In its statement, FDK recommends the rejection of the parliamentary initiative to strengthen auditing and supervisory competencies in the DBG.
The Finance Commission of the National Council (FK-NR) has submitted a parliamentary initiative in which it decides to adapt the legal regulation in the DBG in such a way that the auditing and supervisory competencies in the DBG are strengthened.
Adjustment of the price lists regarding the Direct Federal Tax 2017 and 2018 (27 March 2019)
On 27 March 2019, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published an adjustment to the price lists (ICTax) for direct federal tax and the lists of free shares for 2017 and 2018.
Adjustment of the price list regarding the direct federal tax 2018 (11 March 2019)
On 11 March 2019, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published an adjustment to the price lists (ICTax) concerning the Direct Federal Tax 2018.
