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Federal Council adopts dispatch approving the list of 74 partner states for the automatic exchange of information on crypto assets

On June 6, 2025, the Federal Council adopted the dispatch approving the introduction of the international automatic exchange of information (AEOI) on crypto assets with the relevant partner states. Entry into force is planned for 2026 with the first exchange of data in 2027.

Clarification of Notice-024-DVS-2025-d of 22.04.2025 - Income and withholding tax: Determination of the maximum permissible conversion discount

On May 19, 2025, the FTA specified the future practice in Communication 024-DVS-2025 regarding the determination of the maximum permissible conversion discount.

Mutual agreement between Switzerland and Liechtenstein - Dormant estates

On May 19, 2025, the SIF announced that the competent authorities of Switzerland and Liechtenstein had concluded a mutual agreement pursuant to Art. 25 para. 3 DTA CH-FL to avoid double taxation of income and assets belonging to dormant estates under Liechtenstein law.

Federal Council adopts dispatch on the new Federal Act on the International Automatic Exchange of Information on Salary Data

At its meeting on May 14, 2025, the Federal Council adopted the dispatch on the international automatic exchange of information on salary data.

Income and withholding tax: Determination of the maximum permissible conversion discount

On April 22, 2025, the FTA published notice 024-DVS-2025 regarding the determination of the maximum permissible conversion discount.

The Federal Council rejects the popular initiative "Yes to fair federal taxes for married couples too"

At its meeting on March 7, 2025, the Federal Council adopted the dispatch on the popular initiative "Yes to fair federal taxes for married couples too - finally abolish discrimination against marriage!".

Federal Council opens consultation on relief package 27

On January 29, 2025, the Federal Council adopted the consultation draft for the relief package 27 (EP27).

Memorandum of Understanding between Switzerland and France

On December 17, 2024, the SIF announced that a new memorandum of understanding had been concluded between Switzerland and France on the taxation of cross-border teleworking.