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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.

Councils decide on higher tax deduction for children in external care

On 16 September 2021, the Council of States approved the bill. In future, parents will be able to deduct up to CHF 25,000 from direct federal tax for childcare costs.

Consultation agreement between Switzerland and Germany

SIF announced on 07 September 2021 that the consultation agreement of 11 June 2020 between Switzerland and Germany concerning the taxation of cross-border workers during the COVID-19 pandemic will not be terminated until at least 31 December 2021.

Federal Council supports abolition of imputed rental value

The Federal Council proposes that Parliament accept the bill of the Committee for Economic Affairs and Taxation of the Council of States (WAK-S), which proposes a change in the system of residential property taxation. At the same time, it proposes amendments to key parameters.