FTA publishes Circular Letters 22a and 23a concerning the partial taxation of income from investments held as private and business assets
On 31 January 2020, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published Circular Letters No. 22a "Partial Taxation of Income from Participations as Part of Private Assets and Restriction of Debt Interest Deduction" and No. 23a "Partial Taxation of Income from Participations as Part of Business Assets and Participations Declared as Business Assets".
Canton ZH: Changes to the flat-rate tax credit
The ordinance on the implementation of the flat-rate tax credit was adapted to the new requirements of federal law as of 1 January 2020. On the same date, the Ordinance on cantonal tariffs for calculating the maximum amount up to which a flat-rate tax credit can be granted to natural persons was repealed.
Online refund application of withholding tax for persons resident in Germany
An online application of the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) will be available for refund applications for Swiss withholding tax by German residents from 31 January 2020.
FTA publishes Circular Letter 48 "Forfeiture of the right of natural persons to a refund of withholding tax pursuant to Article 23 VStG".
On 4 December 2019, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published Circular Letter 48 concerning the forfeiture of the right to a refund of withholding tax from individuals.
Federal Council proposes changes to withholding tax
At its meeting on 6 December 2019, the Federal Council opened the consultation procedure on changes to the ordinance on withholding tax. Accordingly, heirs should reclaim the withholding tax on inheritance income in their canton of residence.
WAK of the Council of States occurs System change in imputed rental value
After the WAK of the Council of States had commissioned the administration at its August meeting to look into various issues in greater detail, it has now taken up the discussion of the change of system for imputed rental value and, according to the media release of 15 November 2019, voted in favour by 10 to 3 votes.
Tax law challenges for partnerships (2025)
Workshop by Susanne Schreiber and Toni Hess on the occasion of the ISIS) seminar on June 02 + 03, 2025 with the title "Tax law challenges of partnerships"
ISIS) seminar folder "The world of work on the move: tax and social security challenges (2025)"
All documents from the ISIS) seminar "The world of work on the move: tax and social security challenges" held on May 22, 2025 under the direction of Petra Caminada in one PDF document. Case studies, detailed solution notes and slides: Here you will find all documents from the individual workshops according to the following content description.
