FTA publishes note on effects of the temporary waiver of interest on arrears due to COVID-19 in direct federal taxation

The FTA has published statistical data or a related note by an internal economist on the effects of the temporary waiver of interest on arrears due to COVID-19 for direct federal tax.

Overview of amendments to laws and ordinances with entry into force in 2022-2024

The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has updated the list of amendments to laws and ordinances with entry into force in the years 2021-2024.

Renewed consultation agreement with Germany on taxation of cross-border workers and state benefits

Germany and Switzerland have amended the consultation agreement again with the date 27 April 2021.

Federal fiscal revenues 2020

The statistics published by the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) on 27 April 2021 provide information on the federal government's fiscal revenues in 2020 and on the chronological development of legislation.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (CW 16 - 2021)

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published during the week of 19 - 25 April 2021.

FTA publishes activity report 2020

The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published its 2020 Activity Report on April 22, 2021.

Visit of the French Minister of Economy and Finance to Bern

Finance Minister Ueli Maurer received French Economy and Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire for a working meeting in Bern on 31 March 2021.

Decisions of the Administrative Court ZH (March 2021)

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Zurich Administrative Court published in March 2021.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (CW 11 - 2021)

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published during the week of 15 - 21 March 2021.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (CW 10 - 2021)

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 8 - 14 March 2021.

Updated publication on the tax rate and tax rate

The article "Tax rate and tax rate" from the Tax Information dossier has been updated to 1 January 2021.

FTA publishes legislative and ordinance amendments 2022-2024

The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has updated the lists of legislative and ordinance amendments relating to direct federal tax, value added tax, withholding tax and stamp duties. The list contains amendments in which the FTA is significantly involved or for whose implementation it is responsible.

Decisions of the Administrative Court ZH (February 2021)

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Zurich Administrative Court published in February 2021.

Federal Council opens consultation on tonnage tax

At its meeting on 24 February 2021, the Federal Council opened the consultation on the Federal Act on the Tonnage Tax on Sea-going Ships. An introduction in Swiss tax law would be a targeted means of ensuring the competitiveness of Switzerland as a business location in the area of maritime shipping companies.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (CW 7 - 2021)

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published during the week of 15 - 21 February 2021.

Expert group formulates tax fields of action

The group of experts on Switzerland as a tax location, which is made up of various representatives of the Confederation, the cantons and the business community, has formulated 16 fields of action in which it sees potential for tax improvements in Switzerland.

Decisions of the Administrative Court ZH (January 2021)

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Zurich Administrative Court published in January 2021.

Tax-approved interest rates 2021 for advances or loans in Swiss francs and foreign currencies

The Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has published the tax-approved interest rates for advances or loans in Swiss francs and foreign currencies for 2021.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (CW 3 - 2021)

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 18 - 24 January 2021.

FTA updates the publication "Tax burden in an international comparison".

On 22 January 2021, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) updated the publication "Tax burden in international comparison" and made the 2020 version available.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (CW 52-53 - 2020)

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the weeks of 21 - 31 December 2020.

Circulars No. 9 and No. 16 of the FTA repealed

Circular No. 16 concerning "Inadmissibility of the tax deduction of bribes" and concerning "Evidence of business-related expenses in foreign-foreign transactions" were both repealed and replaced by Circular No. 50.

FTA updates dossier on tax information "Main features of the Swiss tax system".

On 17 December 2020, the FTA updated the article "Main features of the Swiss tax system" from the Tax Information dossier.

Memorandum of Understanding with the Philippines

The State Secretariat for International Financial Matters SIF has concluded a mutual agreement with the Philippines on the recognition and provision of Philippine tax residency certificates. This agreement will enter into force on 10 December 2020.

FTA publishes Circular "Changes in the Cantonal Supervision Division as of 1 January 2021" (2-188-DV-2020-d)

The FTA has published the circular "Mutations in the Cantonal Supervision Division as of 1 January 2021".
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