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.
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 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)".
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".
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".
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).
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 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 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.
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.
Federal Council informs about the current status of the tax bill 17
At its meeting on 10 January 2018, the Federal Council provided information on the current status of Tax Bill 17 (SV17).
Adjustments to the price lists regarding the Direct Federal Tax 2017 (11 January 2017)
On 11 January 2018, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various adjustments to the share price lists (ICTax) regarding direct federal tax.
The Federal Council is in favour of the adoption of the new financial regulations 2021
At a media conference on 9 January 2018, Federal Councillor Ueli Maurer presented the arguments of the Federal Council in favour of adopting the new Financial Regulation 2021.
Various FTA circulars have been repealed
On 5 January 2017, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) repealed various circulars.
FTA publishes tax folder for 2017
On 29 December 2017, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) launched the 2017 tax folder.
Adjustments to the price lists regarding the Direct Federal Tax 2017 (5 January 2018)
On 5 January 2018, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various adjustments to the share price lists (ICTax) regarding direct federal tax.
FTA publishes further withholding tax rates 2018 (22 December 2017)
On 22 December 2017, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published the last outstanding withholding tax rates for 2018.
Adjustments to the price lists regarding the Direct Federal Tax 2016 (21 December 2017)
On 21 December 2017, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various adjustments to the share price lists (ICTax) regarding direct federal tax.
Elimination of the excessive administrative burden on business vehicle owners (Fabi)
At its meeting on 12 December 2017, the Council of States will approve a motion by the Commission for Transport and Telecommunications to instruct the Federal Council to propose the necessary legislative changes to ensure that, at the administrative level, a portion of the income from the use of a company car for commuting is also compensated and that the deduction of travel costs for these taxpayers is excluded. The flat rate of currently 9.6 percent of the vehicle purchase price can be increased moderately for this purpose.
Organisational overview of the Cantonal Supervision Division as of 1 January 2018
On 15 December 2017, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published a circular concerning the changes in the cantonal supervision division as of 1 January 2018.
Council of States adopts motion to waive revision of criminal tax law
Following the National Council's adoption of a motion to waive the revision of the criminal tax law (see our contribution of 9 December 2017), the Council of States will also adopt the motion in its session of 12 December 2017.
Federal Tax Administration (FTA) publishes further withholding tax rates 2018 (12 December 2017)
On 12 December 2017, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published further withholding tax rates for 2018.
