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.
Federal Council recommends acceptance of the tax bill and AHV financing (STAF)
In the view of the Federal Council, the bill offers a balanced solution to two pressing problems. It secures jobs and tax revenues and at the same time strengthens the AHV. The Federal Council therefore recommends that the Federal Tax Reform and OASI Financing Act (STAF, formerly SV17) be adopted.
Adjustment of the price lists regarding the Direct Federal Tax 2017 and 2018 (25 February 2019)
On 25 February 2019, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published adjustments to the price lists (ICTax) and the lists of free shares 2017 and 2018 concerning direct federal tax.
Adjustment of the price list regarding the Direct Federal Tax 2018 (11 February 2019)
On 11 February 2019, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published an adjustment to the price list (ICTax) for the Direct Federal Tax 2018.
Referendum against the tax bill and AHV financing (STAF) successfully passed: Vote on 19 May 2019
The referendum against the Federal Act on Tax Reform and AHV Financing (STAF, formerly SV17) has been formally held. The STAF will therefore be put to the vote on 19 May 2019.
Statistics on the capital contribution principle published
The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has published the capital contributions, repayments and other changes in connection with the capital contribution principle.
Technical information "Withholding tax according to DBA" has been updated
The State Secretariat for International Financial Matters (SIF) has updated the overviews on the contractual limitations of foreign taxes, on the tax relief for Swiss dividends and interest and on the countries whose agreements contain abuse provisions.
Tax-deductible interest rates 2019 for advances or loans in Swiss francs and foreign currencies
On 31 January 2019 and 1 February 2019, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published the tax-recognised interest rates for advances or loans in Swiss francs and foreign currencies for the year 2019.
FTA updates the publication "Tax burden in an international comparison".
On 25 January 2019, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) updated the publication "Tax burden in an international comparison" and launched the 2018 version.
SIF updates position on taxation of digital economy
The State Secretariat for International Financial Matters (SIF) updated its position on the taxation of the digital economy on 15 January 2019 (see our contribution of 11 March 2018).
Selected parliamentary business in tax matters at federal level (11 January 2019)
On 11 January 2019, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published a revised version of the overview of selected parliamentary business in the tax area at federal level.
Tax submission and AHV financing (STAF): vote on 19 May 2019
On 16 January 2019, the Federal Council decided to put the tax proposal and AHV financing (STAF, formerly SV17) to a vote on 19 May 2019, provided that the referendum was successful.
Tax Information Agreement (SIA) with Brazil entered into force
The Tax Information Agreement between Switzerland and Brazil entered into force on 4 January 2019 and is applicable from 1 January 2020.
FTA publishes tax folder for 2018
On 28 December 2018, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) launched the 2018 Tax Folder.
Adjustment of the price list regarding the Direct Federal Tax 2018 (15 December 2018)
On 15 December 2018, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published an adjustment to the list of prices (ICTax) regarding the Federal Direct Tax 2018.
Tax burden in cantons and municipalities
The Federal Department of Finance (FDF) has published a press release on the Tax Utilization Index 2019, which compares the tax burden in the cantons and municipalities.
Adjustments to the price lists relating to direct federal tax and the lists of bonus shares 2016, 2017 and 2018 (6 November 2018)
On 6 November 2018, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various adjustments to the share price lists (ICTax) regarding direct federal tax.
Tax statistics of natural and legal persons 2015
On 5 November 2018, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published the statistics on direct federal tax and wealth for the year 2015.
Updated overview of the changes in tax law and ordinances with effect from 2019-2021
The Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has updated the list of changes to laws and ordinances in tax and duty law with effect from 2019.
FTA publishes circular "Interest rates in the area of direct federal tax for the calendar year 2019 / maximum pillar 3a deductions in the 2019 tax year
On 18 October 2018, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published the circular "Interest rates in the area of direct federal tax for the calendar year 2019 / maximum pillar 3a deductions in the 2019 tax year".
Selected parliamentary business in tax matters at federal level (19 October 2018)
The FTA has published a revised version of the overview of selected parliamentary business in the tax area at federal level.
Adjustments to the price lists relating to direct federal tax and the lists of bonus shares 2017 and 2018 (9 October 2018)
On 9 October 2018, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various adjustments to the share price lists (ICTax) regarding direct federal tax.
Remuneration, default and refund interest rate for direct federal tax for the calendar year 2019
The Federal Department of Finance (FDF) has decided to continue not to pay any refund interest for the calendar year 2019 on amounts of direct federal tax paid early. The default / refund interest rate also remains unchanged.
