The unsuccessful move from Binningen to Wollerau - The location of the parking spaces for a Maserati and a Ferrari must be taken into account when determining tax residence
In its ruling of 19 September 2019 (2C_170/2019), the Federal Supreme Court had to judge an unsuccessful move from Binningen to Wollerau. It confirmed the ruling of 14 November 2018 of the Basel-Landschaft Cantonal Court (810 18 59).
Good news: Art. 23 VStG in conjunction Art. 70d VStG also applies to requests for reverse power under Art. 58 VStG
Since 1 January 2019, Art. 23 VStG in conjunction Art. 70d VStG concerning the non-forfeiture of the refund of withholding tax in force. The new regulation applies to claims that have not yet been legally decided since 1 January 2014 and, according to a new Federal Supreme Court decision, also applies to cases in which a tax office offset income and refunded the withholding tax, but reclaimed it after a reduction order by the EStV and the taxpayer appealed against it.
Refund of withholding tax under the new Art. 23(2) VStG - an interpretative regulation
The reimbursement of withholding tax to domestic recipients of services requires, among other things, that the income subject to withholding tax and the assets on which it is based are declared "in an orderly manner".
Federal Council wants to make the taxation of life annuities more flexible
At its meeting on 24 November 2021, the Federal Council decided to flexibly adjust the taxation of life annuities to the investment conditions.
Uniform flat-rate tax deduction for all employed persons
At its meeting on 17 November 2021, the Federal Council instructed the FDF to draw up a bill concerning a uniform flat-rate tax deduction for all employed persons.
FTA publishes maximum pillar 3a deductions
In 2022, the tax deduction within the scope of tied personal pension provision (pillar 3a) is CHF 6,883 for taxpayers with a 2nd pillar and CHF 34,416 for taxpayers without a 2nd pillar. The maximum deductions are also the relevant payment limits.
FTA publishes tax statistics for individuals and legal entities 2018
On 8 November, the FTA published the 2018 tax statistics.
The FTA has updated the statistics on the capital contribution principle (November 2021)
The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has updated the statistics on the capital contribution principle (capital contributions, repayments and other changes) as of 30 September 2021.
Council of States agrees on bill to abolish imputed rental value
On 21 September 2021, the Council of States, as the first Council, approved the bill.
Federal Council presents a study on individual taxation
At its meeting on 24 September 2021, the Federal Council approved the outline of individual taxation.
Memorandum of Understanding between Switzerland and France
SIF announced on 23 September 2021 that the provisional mutual agreement of 13 May 2020 between Switzerland and France on the taxation of cross-border workers who work in the home office as a result of measures taken to combat COVID-19 will remain in force until 31 December 2021.
Usufruct and right of residence as elements of estate planning for real estate
Workshop by Daniel Bader and Hanna Brozzo on the occasion of the ISIS) seminar on November 12, 2024 entitled "Usufruct and right of residence as design elements of estate planning for real estate "
Tax issues relating to private investment in real estate
Workshop by Petra Caminada and Branko Balaban on the occasion of the ISIS) seminar on November 12, 2024 entitled "Tax issues relating to private investment in real estate"
ISIS) seminar folder "Current problems in the taxation of private investments" (2024)
All documents from the ISIS) seminar "Current problems in the taxation of private investments" from September 23 - 24, 2024 under the direction of Andrea Opel in one PDF document. Case studies, detailed solution notes and slides: Here you will find all documents of the individual workshops according to the following content description.
