Conference of Finance Directors (FDK) backs tax proposal 17 (SV 17)
In a letter to the National Council's Committee for Economic Affairs and Taxation dated June 28, 2018, the Conference of Cantonal Finance Directors (FDK) expressed its overall support for tax proposal 17 (SV 17) adopted by the Council of States (see our article dated June 10, 2018). This comes after the National Council's Finance Committee spoke out in favor of counter-financing SV 17 by increasing VAT and rejected an increase in salary contributions (see our article from June 30, 2018).
Tax burden in Switzerland 2017 (cantonal capitals)
The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has calculated and published the tax burden in the cantons and municipalities for the year 2017.
Adjustments to the price lists relating to direct federal tax and the 2016, 2017 and 2018 bonus share lists (July 16, 2018)
On July 16, 2018, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various adjustments to the exchange rate lists (ICTax) relating to direct federal tax.
Overview of amendments to laws and ordinances in tax law with entry into force 2019 - 2021
The Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has published the list of amendments to laws and ordinances in the field of tax and duty law with effect from 2019.
FTA publishes its "Tax statistics 2017"
The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has published its "Tax Statistics 2017".
The Finance Commission of the National Council is in favour of counter-financing SV 17 by increasing VAT.
In a report to the National Council's Committee for Economic Affairs and Taxation (WAK-N), the National Council's Finance Committee (FK-N) argues in favor of counter-financing tax proposal 17 (SV 17) via an increase in value added tax (VAT) and rejects an increase in salary contributions.
Adjustments to the price lists relating to direct federal tax and the lists of bonus shares 2017 and 2018 (14 June 2018)
On 14 June 2018, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various adjustments to the share price lists (ICTax) regarding direct federal tax.
Council of States approves the draft on tax bill 17 (SV 17)
The Council of States approves the draft and the adjustments to tax bill 17 (SV 17) proposed by the Committee for Economic Affairs and Taxes of the Council of States (WAK-S) (see our contribution of 27 May 2018).
Dossier Tax Information "The applicable taxes of the Confederation, cantons and municipalities
On 30 May 2018, the article "The applicable taxes of the Confederation, the cantons and the municipalities" from the tax dossier of the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) was updated.
Elimination of the excessive administrative burden on business vehicle owners (Fabi)
At its meeting on 29 May 2018, the National Council approved a motion by the Commission for Transport and Telecommunications of the Council of States (KVF-SR), according to which the Federal Council should be mandated to propose the necessary legal changes to ensure that a portion of the income from the use of a company car for commuting is also compensated at the administrative level and that the deduction of travel costs for these taxpayers is excluded. The flat rate of currently 9.6% of the vehicle purchase price can be increased moderately for this purpose.
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.
Commission for Economic Affairs and Taxation of the Council of States adopts adjustments to tax bill 17
At its meeting on 24 May 2018, the Commission for Economic Affairs and Taxes of the Council of States (WAK-S) adopts the overall concept for tax bill 17 (cf. our contribution of 16 May 2018), which has already been presented, by 11 votes to 1 and concludes the detailed consultation.
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.
Commission for Economic Affairs and Taxation of the Council of States presents overall concept for tax bill 17
At its meeting on 15 May 2018, the Committee for Economic Affairs and Taxes of the Council of States (WAK-SR) advocated an overall concept with four central elements for tax bill 17 (SV 17).
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.
FTA for the first time transmits information on preliminary tax assessments to partner states
For the first time, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has transmitted information on tax rulings to the partner states of the spontaneous exchange of information (SIA).
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.
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.
Council of States adopts federal law on the tax treatment of financial sanctions
In its session of 7 March 2018, the Council of States adopted the Federal Act on the Tax Treatment of Financial Sanctions.
