Tax System in Switzerland

Written byblouon 08 July 2009

A good description of the tax system (federal, cantonal and communal) in Switzerland can be found here

http://www.ch.ch/

but for workers with B permit (less than 5 years in Switzerland), there is a special taxation rate that replaces federal, cantonal and communal taxes.

Tax is taken directly on the salary by the employer and the rate is dependent of the canton.

A good estimation of the tax can be found on this page:

www.comparis.ch/

We do our best to provide accurate and up to date information. However, if you have noticed any inaccuracies in this article, please let us know in the comments section below.

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Twan13 years ago(Modified)
If you are a B permit holder, and marry a Swiss citizen, you won't have to pay the special taxation rate any more, but will be taxed at the normal rate.

blou15 years ago(Modified)
How to save money from the Tax? For those whose salary exceed 120kCHF per year (500kCHF for Geneva) they can ask to be taxed at the normal rate (like Swiss citizens or C permits) and then deduce lunch expenses, health insurance and expenses,... Everybody can also open a 3rd pillar bank account and if deposit on it up to 6365CHF per year deduce it from the income. This money can later be taken back when leaving switzerland od at retirement. It is also possible to save money on the 2nd Pillar and deduce it from the income. This money is later taxed at retirement or for investing in an appartment. There also exist some ways to take it back with few taxes when leaving Switzerland.

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