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Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 14 - 20 September 2020.

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 14 - 20 September 2020

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 7 - 13 September 2020.

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 7 - 13 September 2020.

The State Secretariat for International Financial Matters (SIF) reported on 28 August 2020 that the provisional understanding agreement of 13 May 2020 between Switzerland and France on the taxation of frontier workers working in the home office as a result of measures to combat COVID-19 remains in force until 31 December 2020.

On behalf of Finance Minister Ueli Maurer, a tax policy agenda is to be adopted by the end of 2020.

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 24 - 30 August 2020.

At its meeting on 26 August 2020, the Federal Council adopted the messages on a new double taxation agreement (DTA) with Bahrain and on the Protocol of Amendment to the DTA with Kuwait.

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the weeks from 10 - 23 August 2020.

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the weeks from 27 July - 9 August 2020.

The State Secretariat for International Financial Matters (SIF) reports the conclusion of a memorandum of understanding between the Swiss Confederation and the United States of America concerning the rules of procedure of the arbitration procedure provided for in Art. 25 para. 6 and 7 DBA CH/USA.

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the weeks from 13 July - 26 July 2020.

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the weeks from 13 July - 26 July 2020.

The State Secretariat for International Financial Matters SIF reported on 20 June 2020 that the effects of the understanding agreement between Switzerland and France on the taxation of cross-border commuters for teleworking or home office work will end on 31 August 2020.

On 16 July 2020, Switzerland and Malta signed a protocol amending the agreement to avoid double taxation (DTA) in the area of taxes on income and wealth. The protocol implements the minimum standards from the BEPS project in matters of double taxation agreements.

On 20 July 2020, Switzerland and Cyprus signed a protocol amending the agreement to avoid double taxation (DTA) in the area of taxes on income and wealth. The protocol implements the minimum standards from the BEPS project with regard to double taxation agreements.

On 14 July 2020, Switzerland and Liechtenstein signed a protocol amending the agreement to avoid double taxation (DTA) in the area of taxes on income and wealth. The protocol implements the minimum standards from the BEPS project in matters of double taxation agreements.

On 10 July 2020, the State Secretariat for International Financial Matters (SIF) updated the overviews of tax relief for various countries (Foreign withholding taxes per country).

The competent authorities of Switzerland and the USA signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 19 June in Bern and on 25 June in Washington.

On 20 June 2020, the State Secretariat for International Financial Matters (SIF) reported the conclusion of a new memorandum of understanding between Switzerland and Italy concerning COVID-19 measures.

On 11 June 2020, the State Secretariat for International Financial Matters SIF concluded a new consultation agreement between Switzerland and Germany on the taxation of cross-border commuters and the treatment of state support services.

At its meeting on 4 June 2020, the Council of States approved various double taxation agreements (DTAs).

On 4 June 2020, the State Secretariat for International Financial Matters (SIF) updated the overviews of tax relief for various countries (Foreign withholding taxes per country).

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 25 - 31 May 2020

On 26 May 2020 the OECD published the new report "Tax Administration Responses to COVID-19: Recovery Period Planning".