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.
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.
FTA publishes notice on the taxation of non-cash expenses for collective investment schemes
Based on various ruling requests, the FTA sets out when a non-cash contribution in the form of taxable deeds exists and thus fleshes out Circular No. 24.
Selected parliamentary business in the tax area at the federal level (January 2021)
The Federal Tax Administration has updated the selected parliamentary business in the federal tax area as of January 7, 2021.
FTA - Access to penal decisions of the FTA
Criminal decisions conclude criminal proceedings concerning value-added tax, withholding tax, stamp duties and international information exchange, if they are legally binding.
Federal Council is against the widespread abolition of stamp duties
The Commission for Economic Affairs and Taxes (WAK-N) has proposed further steps to abolish stamp duties. These were rejected by the Federal Council at its meeting on 18 November 2020. However, it supports the demand to abolish the emissions tax. It also wants to abolish the turnover tax on domestic bonds as part of the planned withholding tax reform.
Selected parliamentary business in the tax area at federal level (November 2020)
The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has published a revised version of the overview of selected parliamentary business in the tax field at federal level
Selected parliamentary business in the tax area at federal level (October 2020)
On 29 May 2020, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published a revised version of the overview of selected parliamentary business in the tax area at federal level
National Council adopts bill on electronic procedures in tax matters
On 21 September 2020, the National Council adopted the Federal Law on Electronic Procedures in the Tax Field, with the following amendments in particular.
Updated overview of changes to laws and regulations that come into force in the years 2021-2023
The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has updated the list of changes to laws and ordinances on direct federal tax, value added tax, withholding tax and stamp duties.
Tax policy agenda: First meeting of the "Expert Group on Switzerland as a Tax Location
On behalf of Finance Minister Ueli Maurer, a tax policy agenda is to be adopted by the end of 2020.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 26 - 2020 )
Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 22 - 28 June 2020.
ESTV - Dossier Tax Information: "Applicable Taxes
On 29 May 2020, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) updated the article "Current Taxes" from the Tax Information dossier.
Selected parliamentary business in the tax area at federal level (May 2020)
On 29 May 2020, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published a revised version of the overview of selected parliamentary business in the tax area at federal level
Federal Council adopts dispatch on the Federal Act on Electronic Procedures in Tax Matters
On May 20, 2020, the Bundesrat passed a bill to digitize tax procedures.
FTA publishes 2019 activity report
The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published its 2019 Activity Report on 17 April 2020.
Selected parliamentary business in tax matters at federal level (March 2020)
The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has published a revised version of the overview of selected parliamentary business in the tax field at federal level
FTA publishes measures and circulars due to coronavirus
On 26 March 2020, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published measures due to the coronavirus, referring to the package of measures adopted by the Federal Council. On 24 March 2020, it also issued a corresponding circular concerning payment facilities for direct federal tax.
Overview of the changes in laws and ordinances with entry into force in the years 2021-2023
The Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has updated the list of amendments to laws and ordinances with effect from 2021-2023.
Advisory Council on the Future of the Financial Centre submits a strategic roadmap for financial market policy to the Federal Council
In its last year of work, 2019, the Advisory Council on the Future of the Financial Centre carried out an analysis of the entire financial market policy in order to submit a roadmap to the Federal Council for the strategic priorities of the coming years.
FTA updates tax burden in international comparison
On 17 January 2020, the Federal Tax Administration FTA updated the publication "Tax burden 2019 in an international comparison".
Selected parliamentary business in tax matters at federal level (as of January 2020)
On 10 January 2020, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published a revised version of the overview of selected parliamentary business in the tax area at federal level.
Dossier tax information: Federal stamp duties
The article "Federal stamp duties" from the tax information dossier has been updated.
Overview of amendments to laws and ordinances in tax law with entry into force 2020 - 2022
The Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has updated the list of amendments to laws and ordinances in tax law with effect from 2020.
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.
