Taxes
Read the latest news and get essential updates and information about taxes in Switzerland.
In which Swiss municipalities do individuals pay the least taxes?
In Switzerland, each canton sets its own tax rates. But how much or little you pay will also depend on the local municipality in which you live. So which towns and cities are the most (and least) tax-friendly to their residents?
Swiss households to pay '635 francs more a year' if anti-immigration proposal wins
Opponents of the ‘No to 10 million initiative’ are sounding yet another alarm about the potential consequences for Switzerland’s residents if the far-right bid to curb immigration passes.
Do residents of Switzerland pay more or less taxes than their neighbours?
The cost of living in Switzerland is higher - sometimes by much - than in many other European countries. But what is the situation with taxes?
EXPLAINED: How to get an extension on your tax deadline in Switzerland
If you missed your tax deadline in Switzerland, can you ask for an extension. However, each canton has a different one.
CALENDAR: The 2026 Swiss tax declaration deadlines in each canton
March is probably not the most favourite month for Switzerland’s residents because this is when the taxman cometh. But like it or not, you should not miss the deadline for your 2025 tax declaration..
EXPLAINED: Does everyone have to pay Switzerland's wealth tax?
Despite a widespread belief to the contrary, not everyone in Switzerland is rich. So why does almost everyone have to pay the wealth tax?
Where in Switzerland will you pay the lowest taxes in 2026?
Nobody likes talking about taxes – and much less paying them. But if you live in certain Swiss communities you are likely to get some relief.
EXPLAINED: How would Switzerland's planned individual tax law affect you?
On March 8th, Swiss voters will have their say about whether married couples should continue to be taxed jointly, or declare their income and assets separately.
Swiss dog tax: How Switzerland treats your dog like a person
Swiss cantons and municipalities have lots of rules pertaining to their residents, both human and canine. They include paying taxes.
Zurich announces biggest tax cut for residents in 20 years
People who live in Zurich, Switzerland’s most expensive city, can look forward to some financial relief in 2026 – lower tax rates. But is this really good news?
Why will Swiss buildings undergo a ‘renovation boom’?
In September, voters in Switzerland approved the abolition of the imputed rental value. This means that this particular tax deduction for property owners will no longer be available, which experts believe could spark a ‘renovation boom.’
Can I deduct the cost of language lessons from my Swiss tax bill?
Knowledge of one of Switzerland's national languages is a requirement for obtaining a work permit and, even more so, citizenship. But can you write these lessons off your Swiss taxes?
Who should you contact in Switzerland when you have an admin problem?
Like other countries, Switzerland too is a bureaucracy, where various government agencies oversee different functions of public and private life.
'They filed my tax return late': Do you really need an accountant in Switzerland?
Many people, both Swiss and foreigners, pay an accounting firm to prepare their tax declaration on their behalf. But this doesn't always work out for the best as one reader testified.
What kind of donations can you deduct from your Swiss taxes?
Say you want to make a financial contribution to an organisation in Switzerland you particularly like. Can you claim this donation as a tax write-off?
Swiss MPs approve new tax system for married couples
Swiss MPs finally approved a reform of the longstanding legislation by allowing separate, rather than joint, taxation of spouses. It will be voted on in a referendum on March 8th.
How German retailers help Swiss shoppers circumvent tax rules
From January 1st, 2025, Switzerland has cut the tax-free allowance for cross-border shoppers by half – from 300 to 150 francs. This means that shopping abroad is now less lucrative for the Swiss, but German retailers found a way around this problem.
Golden visas: How wealthy foreigners can 'buy' Swiss residency
Swiss residency permits are notoriously hard to obtain for people from some countries. But there is a way to do this — here’s how.
Do foreigners pay more taxes in Switzerland?
If you are a new arrival in Switzerland, or are about to move here, you may be wondering whether foreign nationals are taxed at a higher rate than the Swiss. This is what you should know.
Why are Swiss health insurance premiums in Zug set to drop sharply?
Residents of Zug may well be the luckiest people in Switzerland: their health insurance will not only NOT increase, but it will actually fall. How is this possible?
Zurich residents given extension to tax deadline over website glitches
Zurich residents have been handed a month-long tax deadline extension after the website for making tax declarations was hit by technical problems.
CALENDAR: The 2025 Swiss tax declaration deadlines in each canton
March is probably not the most favourite month for Switzerland’s residents because this is when the taxman cometh. But like it or not, you should not miss the deadline.
From health to taxes: What are the big issues for Swiss MP's this spring?
Both chambers of Switzerland’s parliament have began their spring session on March 3rd. These are some of the issues that will be at the forefront of the debates in the coming weeks.