National Council adopts postulate "Aggressive tax policies of individual EU and OECD countries
In its session of 6 March 2018, the National Council adopted a postulate "Aggressive tax policies of individual EU and OECD countries".
SIF publishes position on taxation of the digital economy
The State Secretariat for International Financial Matters (SIF) published its position on the taxation of the digital economy on 8 March 2018.
National Council adopts motion "Deletion of duty to sign tax return".
In its session of 6 March 2018, the National Council adopted the motion to "abolish the obligation to sign the tax return".
Adjustments to the price lists regarding the Direct Federal Tax 2017 (8 March 2018)
On 8 March 2018, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various adjustments to the share price lists (ICTax) regarding direct federal tax.
FDK publishes statement on the consultation of the BEPS Convention
The Conference of Cantonal Finance Directors (FDK) has published its opinion on the consultation on the multilateral agreement on the implementation of tax treaty related measures to prevent the reduction and transfer of profits (BEPS Convention) and on the Protocol of Amendment to the Double Taxation Convention between Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
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.
Tax-deductible interest rates 2018 for advances or loans in Swiss francs and foreign currencies
On 19/20 February 2018, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published the tax-recognised interest rates for advances or loans in Swiss francs and foreign currencies for 2018.
Federal Council adopts dispatch on the calculation of the participation deduction for too-big-to-fail instruments
On February 14, 2018, the Federal Council adopted a dispatch and a draft law on the calculation of the participation deduction for too-big-to-fail instruments.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
National Council adopts postulate on taxation of real estate in business assets with different ownership
In its session of 7 December 2017, the National Council adopted a postulate concerning the taxation of real estate held as business assets with different ownership.
Tax optimization options for start-ups
At its meeting on December 8, 2017, the Federal Council took note of the report "Valuation of start-ups" by the Start-ups Working Group. In order to improve the attractiveness of Switzerland as a location for start-ups, the working group recommends amending the circular of the Swiss Tax Conference on the valuation of assets of unlisted companies.
Federal Council report on the formal harmonization of the collection and payment of direct taxes
According to a Federal Council report dated 1 December 2017, a formal harmonization of the collection and payment of direct taxes is only possible with the agreement of the cantons.
Canton of Zurich: Government Council defines strategy for Tax Proposal 17 and publishes its statement for consultation
On November 27, 2017, the Government Council of the Canton of Zurich announced its consultation response and its strategy for the subsequent cantonal implementation of Tax Proposal 17 (TP17) in a press release.
