The FDK supports the message on tax submission 17 (SV17)
The Conference of Cantonal Finance Directors (FDK) supports the message on tax bill 17 (SV17).
Federal Council adopts dispatch on the abolition of the marriage penalty
At its meeting on March 21, 2018, the Federal Council adopted the dispatch on balanced couple and family taxation. In doing so, it is proposing the elimination of the marriage penalty in direct federal tax. The proposal will lead to an annual reduction in direct federal tax revenue of around CHF 1.15 billion.
Adjustments to the price lists regarding the Direct Federal Tax 2017 (22 March 2018)
On 22 March 2018, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various adjustments to the share price lists (ICTax) regarding direct federal tax.
Federal Council adopts totally revised Real Estate Costs Ordinance
The Federal Council adopted the completely revised Real Estate Costs Ordinance at its meeting on March 9, 2018.
National Council adopts motion "Increase in flat-rate deductions in direct federal tax to offset the explosion in health insurance premiums
In its session of 6 March 2018, the National Council adopted the motion "Increase in flat-rate deductions in direct federal tax to compensate for the explosion in health insurance premiums".
Adjustments to the price lists regarding the Direct Federal Tax 2017 (8 March 2018)
On 8 March 2018, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various adjustments to the share price lists (ICTax) regarding direct federal tax.
Council of States rejects four professional initiatives and one motion on the subject of marriage penalty and individual taxation
In its session of 26 February 2018, the Council of States rejected four professional initiatives and one motion on the subject of marriage penalty and individual taxation.
FTA publishes first drafts on VAT practice (revMWSTG) (March 1, 2018)
On March 1, 2018, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published the first drafts of the VAT practice (revMWSTG).
FTA publishes Circular 43: Tax treatment of prizes, honorary gifts, awards, scholarships [...]
On 26 February 2018, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published Circular Letter 43 concerning the tax treatment of prizes, honours, awards, scholarships and grants in the cultural, sports and scientific sectors.
National Council rejects postulate "Examination of the appropriateness of taxing robots"
In its session of 28 February 2018, the National Council rejected the postulate "Examination of the advisability of taxing robots".
FDK publishes statement on the consultation of the BEPS Convention
The Conference of Cantonal Finance Directors (FDK) has published its opinion on the consultation on the multilateral agreement on the implementation of tax treaty related measures to prevent the reduction and transfer of profits (BEPS Convention) and on the Protocol of Amendment to the Double Taxation Convention between Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Adjustments to the rate lists relating to direct federal tax 2017 (February 22, 2018)
On February 22, 2018, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various adjustments to the exchange rate lists (ICTax) relating to direct federal tax.
Circular of the FTA concerning printed matter direct federal tax, flat-rate tax credit and additional US tax retention for 2018
The Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has published a circular on printed matter (order forms) concerning direct federal tax, the flat-rate tax credit (pStA) and the additional US withholding tax (zStR USA) for the 2018 tax period for the attention of the cantonal administrations for direct federal tax and the central withholding tax authorities of the cantons.
FTA updates circular 25: Taxation of collective investment schemes and their investors
On February 23, 2018, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published the updated Circular 25 on the taxation of collective investment schemes and their investors.
FTA publishes circular "List of surrenderable pillar 3b endowment insurance policies"
On February 16, 2018, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published the circular "List of Pillar 3b surrenderable endowment insurance policies".
FTA publishes circular "List of providers of recognized pillar 3a pension products"
On 15 February 2018, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published the circular "List of providers of recognized pension products for tied pension provision (pillar 3a)".
Adjustments to the price lists regarding the Direct Federal Tax 2017 (9 February 2018)
On 9 February 2018, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various adjustments to the share price lists (ICTax) regarding direct federal tax.
FDK and representatives of the municipal level support the Federal Council's key figures for tax proposal 17
In the presence of Federal Councillor Ueli Maurer, the Conference of Cantonal Finance Directors (FDK) and representatives of the communal associations discussed the Federal Council's key figures for the dispatch on tax proposal 17 (SV17).
Amendments to laws and ordinances in tax law as of 1 January 2018
The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has updated the lists of amendments to laws and ordinances relating to direct federal tax, value added tax, withholding tax and stamp duties.
ESTV publishes circular "Merkblätter und DBA-Übersichten für die Quellensteuer" ("Information sheets and DBA overviews for withholding tax")
On January 25, 2018, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published a circular on withholding tax entitled "Information sheets and DTA overviews for withholding tax".
Adjustments to the price lists regarding the Direct Federal Tax 2017 (25 January 2017)
On 25 January 2018, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various adjustments to the share price lists (ICTax) regarding direct federal tax.
FTA updates the publication "Tax burden in an international comparison".
On January 19, 2018, the Federal Tax Administration FTA updated the publication "Tax burden in international comparison" and published the 2017 version.
Adjustments to the rate lists relating to direct federal tax 2017 (January 17, 2017)
On January 17, 2018, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various adjustments to the exchange rate lists (ICTax) relating to direct federal tax.
FTA publishes circular concerning the Federal Act on Measures to Combat Undeclared Work
On 25 January 2018, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published a circular concerning the Federal Act on Measures to Combat Undeclared Work (BGSA).
Specialist notification of the tax office of the Canton of Zurich concerning cryptocurrencies
On January 11, 2018, the Tax Office of the Canton of Zurich published a technical note on the tax treatment of cryptocurrencies.
