Canton of Zurich: Round table on tax submission 17
On 5 October 2017, at the invitation of the Directorates of Finance and Economics and the Directorate of Justice and Home Affairs of the Canton of Zurich, a roundtable discussion was held with representatives of large companies and various municipalities on Tax Bill 17. The draft for federal tax bill 17 is still in the consultation process until 6 December 2017.
Remuneration, default and refund interest rate for direct federal tax for the calendar year 2018
The Federal Department of Finance (FDF) has decided that for the calendar year 2018 it will continue not to pay any refund interest on amounts of direct federal tax paid early. The default and refund interest rate remains unchanged.
National Council does not follow the Basel-Landschaft initiative "Simplification of the tax system for direct taxes
The Council of States, as the second-tier council, is not following the Basel-Landschaft initiative "Simplification of the tax system in direct taxation".
Interpellation "Corporate Tax Reform Zero" was dealt with in the Council of States
At its meeting on September 19, 2017, the Council of States discussed the interpellation "Corporate Tax Reform Zero".
Council of States adopts motion to delete obligation to sign tax return
The Council of States, as the first Council to deal with the matter, has adopted a motion to delete the obligation to sign the tax return.
FDK press release: "Tax bill 17 - compensation of the cantons insufficient
The Conference of Cantonal Finance Directors (FDK) welcomes the Federal Council's rapid adoption of the consultation draft on tax proposal 17 (SV17) and supports the thrust of the proposal in principle. However, she is surprised that the Federal Council is sticking to a cantonal share of direct federal tax of only 20.5% instead of 21.2%.
Report of the Federal Council: Tax reforms largely offset real progression
According to a report by the Federal Council, the real progression in direct federal tax over the last 20 years has been balanced or even overcompensated for the majority of the population as a result of tax reforms. Single people and single-earner couples without children in particular experienced an additional burden.
Federal Council opens consultation on tax proposal 17
At its meeting on 6 September 2017, the Federal Council opened the consultation process on tax proposal 17 (SV17).
Adjustments to the price lists regarding the Direct Federal Tax 2016 (11 August 2017)
On 11 August 2017, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various adjustments to the share price lists (ICTax) regarding direct federal tax.
Adjustments to the price lists regarding the Direct Federal Tax 2016 (29 June 2017)
On 29 June 2017, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various adjustments to the share price lists (ICTax) regarding the Federal Direct Tax 2016.
FDK press release "Federal Council puts tax bill 17 in a bad way".
The Board of the Conference of Cantonal Finance Directors (FDK) has noted with incomprehension and astonishment the Federal Council's decision to increase the cantonal share of direct federal tax only to 20.5% instead of 21.2% in the context of tax proposal 17.
Tax burden in Switzerland 2016 (cantonal capitals)
The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has calculated and published the tax burden in the cantons and municipalities for the year 2016.
Adjustments to the price lists regarding direct federal tax 2016 (15 June 2017)
On 15 June 2017, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various adjustments to the share price lists (ICTax) regarding the Federal Direct Tax 2016.
National Council adopts motion for competitive tax treatment of start-ups
On 14 June 2017, the National Council adopted a motion to ensure competitive tax treatment of start-ups (including their employee shareholdings).
Federal Council decides to partially repeal the decree on abuse (BRB 62) and to convert it into an ordinance
On 13 June 2017, the Federal Council decided to repeal one of the two abuses (Art. 2 para. 2 letter a) of the Federal Council Decree on measures against the unjustified use of federal double taxation agreements (DTA 62) as of 1 July 2017. In the future, the prerequisites for relief under a DTA will thus only have to be examined by the source state.
Federal Council opens consultation on the federal law on the calculation of the participation deduction for too-big-to-fail instruments
At its meeting on 9 June 2017, the Federal Council opened the consultation process on the Federal Act on the calculation of the participation deduction for too-big-to-fail instruments (TBTF instruments).
Federal Council approves key points of the tax bill 17
At its meeting on 9 June 2017, the Federal Council approved the key points of tax proposal 17 (SV17).
The steering committee adopts its recommendations on the tax bill 17
On 1 June 2017, the steering body consisting of the Confederation and the cantons approved its recommendations for a balanced tax proposal 17 (formerly Corporate Tax Reform III) for submission to the Federal Council.
Lucerne: Increase of the state tax rate for 2017 to 1.70 units was rejected
With 54.34% (provisional final result) on 21 March 2017, the voters in the Canton of Lucerne rejected an increase in the state tax rate for 2017 to 1.70 units.
Adjustments to the price lists regarding the direct federal tax 2016 (11 May 2017)
On 11 May 2017, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various adjustments to the price lists (ICTax) concerning the Direct Federal Tax 2016.
Adjustments to the price lists relating to direct federal tax 2016 (27 April 2017)
On 27 April 2017, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various adjustments to the share price lists (ICTax) regarding the Federal Direct Tax 2016.
Representations of the FDK and the municipal level confirm the necessity of the tax proposal 17
The members of the Conference of Cantonal Finance Directors (FDK) and delegations of the Swiss Association of Municipalities (SGV), the Swiss Association of Cities and Towns (SSV) and the Conference of Municipal Finance Directors (KSFD) held an informal exchange of views on the key parameters of the tax proposal 17 (SV17) and agree on the necessity and objectives of the project, which as an overall package is to be driven forward rapidly.
Hearings on tax submission 17 (first round completed)
On 10 April 2017, the steering body consisting of the Confederation and the cantons concluded a first round of hearings with the political parties, the cities, the municipalities, the churches and the business community on Tax Bill 17 (formerly Corporate Tax Reform III). There is a broad consensus on the need and objectives of this project.
Adjustments to the price lists relating to direct federal tax 2016 (6 April 2017)
On 6 April 2017, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various adjustments to the share price lists (ICTax) regarding the Federal Direct Tax 2016.
Bern cantonal government opens consultation procedure on tax law revision 2019
Following the rejection of the Corporate Tax Reform III (USR III), the Cantonal Government of Berne intends to implement its planned tax strategy in two stages. In a first stage, the profit tax burden is to be reduced from the current 21.64% to 20.20% by 2019 and to 18.71% by 2020, before being reassessed in a second stage in 2021.
