Tax treatment of refurbishment grants in private assets
In the area of capital contributions, two landmark Federal Supreme Court rulings were issued last year. In a first ruling, the Federal Supreme Court also applied an income tax-free repayment within the meaning of Art. 20 para. 3 DBG with regard to hidden capital contributions. In a second ruling last year, the Federal Supreme Court protected the practice of the FTA, according to which the accounting offsetting of a contribution against the loss carryforwards is mandatory in order to claim the restructuring allowance pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. k StG.
Editorial on the focus "Refurbishments"
In difficult economic times, many companies are faced with considerable financial challenges. The Covid-19 pandemic in particular has led to a number of companies needing to be restructured despite the aid granted, such as loans or hardship compensation. Restructuring a company is a complex process that requires not only strategic and operational measures, but also careful consideration of legal and tax aspects. After all, restructuring a company can lead to significant tax consequences.
The valuation of participation rights in start-up companies and the principle of equal treatment
The tax valuation of start-ups has been the subject of debate in Switzerland. While a viable solution has been found for the shareholders of start-ups with the current solution, the question of an even wealth tax burden for shareholders in a comparable situation arises. Find out what challenges arise in the valuation of participation rights and what solutions are being discussed to ensure a balanced tax policy.
Questions of justice regarding the Swiss inheritance tax according to John Rawls
Is Swiss inheritance tax law fair? The author of this article examines the answer to this question by applying the philosopher John Rawls' theory of justice. It examines the fundamental question of the justification of an inheritance tax as such and the subsequent question of the design of an inheritance tax from the point of view of justice.
Block chain and distributed ledger technology: No changes to tax law
At its meeting on 19 June 2020, the Federal Council took note of the report on a possible need to adapt tax law in the area of block chaining. The report comes to the conclusion that there is no need for specific legislative adjustments in tax law.
Memorandum of Understanding between Switzerland and Italy concerning COVID-19 measures
On 20 June 2020, the State Secretariat for International Financial Matters (SIF) reported the conclusion of a new memorandum of understanding between Switzerland and Italy concerning COVID-19 measures.
Consultation agreement with Germany on the taxation of cross-border workers and state support services
On 11 June 2020, the State Secretariat for International Financial Matters SIF concluded a new consultation agreement between Switzerland and Germany on the taxation of cross-border commuters and the treatment of state support services.
National Council adopts motion "Enabling purchases under Pillar 3a
In its session of 2 June 2020, the National Council adopted the motion "Enabling Pillar 3a purchases".
FDK rejects popular initiative "Relieve wages, tax capital fairly
On 2 June 2020, the Conference of Cantonal Finance Directors (FDK) published a press release on the popular initiative "Relieve the burden on wages, tax capital fairly".
Consultation agreement with Germany on the taxation of railway staff
On 13 May 2020, the State Secretariat for International Financial Matters SIF concluded a new consultation agreement between Switzerland and Germany on the taxation of railway personnel.
Reclassification of capital gain as taxable capital income
Workshop on "Reclassification of capital gain from sale into taxable capital gain" by Thomas Wolfensberger and Marco Buchmann on the occasion of the ISIS seminar "Taxation of Shareholder and Company in Personally Owned Businesses" on September 18 - 19, 2023.
Reclassification of capital gain into earned income
Workshop on "Reclassification of capital gains into earned income" by Stefan Oesterhelt and Philipp Betschart on the occasion of the ISIS seminar "Taxation of shareholder and company in personal companies", September 18-19, 2023.
