Adjustments to the price lists regarding the direct federal tax 2017 and 2018
On 20 May 2018, the FTA published various adjustments to the price lists (ICTax) with regard to direct federal tax.
Adjustments to the exchange rate lists regarding the direct federal tax 2016, 2017 and 2018
On 17 May 2018, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various adjustments to the share price lists (ICTax) regarding direct federal tax.
Dossier tax information "Filling in a tax return
On 11 May 2018, the article "Filling out a tax return" from the tax file of the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) was updated.
Federal Council wants to increase tax deductions for third-party childcare
On May 9, 2018, the Federal Council decided that tax deductions for external childcare should be increased. The dispatch was submitted to Parliament.
FTA publishes a supplement concerning the legislative and regulatory projects 2019-2021
On 10 May 2018, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published a supplement to update the lists of amendments to laws and ordinances.
FTA publishes Circular Letter 37A: Tax treatment of employee stock option plans by the employer
On May 4, 2018, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published Circular Letter 37A (KS 37A) concerning the tax treatment of employee stock option plans at the employer.
Adjustments to the price lists regarding the Direct Federal Tax 2017 (3 May 2018)
On 3 May 2018, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various adjustments to the share price lists (ICTax) regarding direct federal tax.
FTA publishes legislative and regulatory projects 2019-2021
On 30 April 2018, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) updated the lists of amendments to the ordinances on direct federal tax, value added tax, withholding tax and stamp duties.
Federal fiscal revenues 2017
The statistics published by the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) on 27 April 2018 provide information on the federal government's fiscal revenues in 2017 and on the chronological development of legislation.
Adjustments to the price lists relating to direct federal tax 2017 (19 April 2018)
On 19 April 2018, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various adjustments to the share price lists (ICTax) regarding direct federal tax.
Federal Council puts the new rules on withholding tax into force on January 1, 2021
At its meeting on April 11, 2018, the Federal Council decided to bring the Federal Act on the Revision of the Withholding Tax on Income from Employment (together with several amendments to ordinances based on it), which was adopted on December 16, 2016, into force on January 1, 2021.
FTA corrects withholding tax rates 2018
On 6 April 2018, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) corrected the withholding tax rates for 2018.
Adjustments to the price lists regarding the Direct Federal Tax 2017 (4 April 2018)
On 4 April 2018, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various adjustments to the share price lists (ICTax) regarding direct federal tax.
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).
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 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.
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".
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.
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.
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".
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.
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).
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.
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.
