Corporate tax reform III: Bundesrat wants to draw up new bill quickly
At its meeting on 22 February 2017, the Swiss Federal Council instructed the Federal Department of Finance (FDF) to draw up the key figures for a new draft of Corporate Tax Reform III (USR III) by mid-2017 at the latest.
Tax-deductible interest rates 2017 for advances or loans
On 14 February 2017, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published the interest rates for advances or loans in Swiss francs and foreign currencies recognised for tax purposes for the year 2017.
Corporate Tax Reform III rejected (referendum of 12 February 2017)
On 12 February 2017, Swiss voters voted on the Corporate Tax Reform III (USR III). The reform was not adopted.
SIF publishes report on international financial and tax issues 2017
The current report of the State Secretariat for International Financial Matters (SIF) on international financial and tax issues provides information on activities in the areas of financial market regulation, involvement in international financial bodies and international tax policy in 2016 and provides an outlook on the challenges ahead.
Financial Directors' Conference publishes press release on corporate tax reform III
On 31 January 2017, the Conference of Cantonal Finance Directors (FDK) published a media release in which it judged the Corporate Tax Reform III (USR III) to be very balanced and well applicable to all cantons.
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