Intercantonal change of residence of persons subject to withholding tax, which are subsequently assessed in an orderly manner
In the case of an intercantonal change of residence of persons subject to withholding tax who are subsequently assessed in an orderly manner, the question arises as to which canton or cantons have the right to tax the earned income and other income and taxable assets. In BGE 140 II 167, the Federal Supreme Court answered this question with regard to persons subject to the FMPA who transfer their residence to a canton with lower taxation. After outlining the legal basis and discussing the above-mentioned Federal Supreme Court ruling, the author examines the question of how persons not subject to the FMPA are treated and what the (tax) consequences are if - in the opposite case - a natural person moves to a canton with a higher tax rate and is resident there at the end of the tax year.
FTA publishes deductions, rates and tariffs for direct federal tax for 2022
The FTA has published the overview of deductions, rates and tariffs for direct federal tax for 2022 (no change).
Federal Council enacts higher deduction for third-party childcare
On 21 January 2022, the Federal Council enacted the higher deduction for childcare costs as of 1 January 2023. Up to CHF 25,000 can now be deducted from direct federal tax.
Proposals for the introduction of a Swiss trust
On behalf of Parliament (Motion 18.3383), the Federal Council proposes the introduction of a new legal institution in the Code of Obligations. On 12 January 2022, it opened the consultation regarding the introduction of a Swiss trust, which will last until 30 April 2022.
Dossier on tax information "Cryptocurrency" published
The FTA has published a new article "Cryptocurrency" for the tax information dossier.
FTA publishes updated working paper on cryptocurrencies and ICOs/ITOs
The FTA has updated its working paper on cryptocurrencies and initial coin/token offerings (ICOs/ITOs) as a subject of wealth, income and profit tax, withholding tax and stamp duties. It reflects the state of practice as of the end of 2020.
FTA publishes withholding tax rates 2022
On 9 December 2021, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published the withholding tax rates for 2022 or the corresponding rate files if already available.
ISIS) seminar folder "Structuring of private assets by means of trusts or foundations" (2023)
Case studies, detailed solution notes and slides: Here you will receive all documents of the individual workshops according to the following content description from the ISIS)-Seminar "Structuring of private assets by means of trusts or foundations" of October 31, 2023 under the direction of Peter Mäusli-Allenspach.
Charitable foundations and corporate foundations
Workshop on "Charitable Foundations and Corporate Foundations" by Julia von Ah and Oliver Appenzeller on the occasion of the ISIS seminar "Structuring Private Assets by Means of Trusts or Foundations" on October 31, 2023.