How mobile working is changing tax and social security law
The home office has long since become a normal form of work. It enables greater flexibility and thus a better life-work balance, which is why many employees no longer want to do without it. In addition, the home office can also be advantageous for companies: In particular, office space can be reduced, thereby saving on rental costs and energy costs, and employee motivation can be kept high.
Home office and the cross-border commuter agreement with Italy
Today, around 85,000 Italian residents work in the border cantons of Ticino, Grisons and Valais. The cross-border commuter agreement concluded with Italy is of great importance especially for the canton of Ticino with its approximately 75,000 cross-border commuters, of which around 66,000 are considered cross-border commuters within the meaning of the agreement.
Cross-border commuter regulation Switzerland-Liechtenstein
The double taxation agreement between Switzerland and Liechtenstein contains a special rule for cross-border commuters, according to which the income from employment earned in the State of activity is allocated to the State of residence for taxation. If, on the other hand, an employee in a cross-border context does not meet the criteria established for cross-border commuters, the earned income is allocated for taxation to the State of activity and the State of residence on a pro rata basis in accordance with the general principles. Against this background, employers who employ cross-border commuters from Liechtenstein or Switzerland have different clarification and declaration obligations.
Tax pitfalls in the dissolution of a community of preferential heirs
Particularly from a tax law perspective, caution is required with such conversions or investments, as a community of anticipated heirs could qualify as a simple partnership under tax law, the dissolution of which would result in the settlement of deferred real estate gains tax. The members of a community of anticipated inheritance are often not aware of these tax consequences.
Application of the most-favoured-nation clause according to the protocol of the double taxation agreement between Switzerland and India
In its communication of 13 August 2021, the State Secretariat for International Financial Matters (SIF) provides information on the changes to dividend taxation due to the application of the most-favoured-nation clause in the DTA CH-IN.
FTA publishes circular concerning professional expense allowances and remuneration in kind 2022
On 13 August 2021, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published the circular "Professional expenses lump sums and remuneration in kind 2022 / Compensation for the consequences of the cold progression in direct federal tax for the tax year 2022".
Federal Council adopts dispatch on new cross-border commuter agreement with Italy
At its meeting on 11 August 2021, the Federal Council adopted the dispatch on the new cross-border commuter agreement between Switzerland and Italy.
FDF - The reporting procedure for natural persons will not be pursued further
Based on the findings of a working group, the FDF decided on 5 August 2021 not to pursue the idea of a new reporting procedure for natural persons for withholding tax.
Consultation agreement between Switzerland and Germany
On 22 June 2021, Germany and Switzerland announced that the mutual agreement on the taxation of international workers would be extended until 30 September 2021. The parties will then consult again in due course.
Deduction for health insurance premiums to be increased
The Federal Council proposes to increase the deduction for compulsory health insurance and accident insurance premiums in direct federal tax.
Canton of Zurich - Adjustment of the information sheet on the granting of social deductions and the application of tax rates for families
The canton of Zurich has adapted the information sheet (ZStB No. 34.2) to the new legal calculation.
Mutual agreement between Switzerland and the USA on withholding tax exemption for pension plans
The Protocol of Amendment to the Double Taxation Treaty between Switzerland and the USA, which was approved on 17 July 2019, provides that dividends paid to tied pension institutions (e.g. pillar 3a) will be exempt from withholding tax from 1 January 2020, provided that they do not control the US company paying the dividends.
Successful involvement of founders and employees
Workshop by Stefan Oesterhelt and Susanne Schreiber on the occasion of the ISIS) seminar on June 7, 2023, entitled "Successfully engaging founders and employees".
Tax aspects of the establishment and development of the start-up
Workshop by Rebecca Schwarzenbach and Patrick Scherrer on the occasion of the ISIS)-Seminar on June 7, 2023, entitled "Tax aspects of founding and building a start-up".
Seminar folder ISIS)-Seminar "Criminal Tax Law" (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 "Tax Criminal Law" from 09 May 2023 under the direction of Rolf Benz.
