Automatic exchange of information and (unpunished) voluntary declarations
Since 1 January 2010, taxpayers in Switzerland have been able to go unpunished when they report tax evasion for the first time. Since then, tax transparency has increased internationally. Switzerland is pursuing the approach of implementing the international minimum standards. This now also includes the automatic exchange of information. On the way to a transparent taxpayer, the question arises as to whether the possibility still exists or should exist for taxpayers to disclose previously untaxed assets without having to expect a fine.
"Mother-daughter" arrangement between Italy and Switzerland
Opinion No. 537 of 6 August 2021 of the Italian tax authorities, described in this article, is a further sign of the "normalisation" of income tax relations between Italy and Switzerland.
Implementation of the tax reform and AHV financing (STAF) in the canton of Solothurn and first practical experiences
With the adoption of the STAF by the Swiss electorate on 19 May 2019, the cantonal tax privileges were abolished in all cantons as of 1 January 2020 and replaced by instruments that are internationally accepted. While the Solothurn electorate approved the STAF at federal level with 58.6% of the vote, it simultaneously rejected the first cantonal proposal to implement the STAF, which would have provided for a significant reduction in the profit tax rate, with 51.4% of the vote. In the second proposal, which was accepted by the electorate, it was possible to agree on a less extensive, but still substantial, reduction of the profit tax rate. For the city of Solothurn, for example, the effective profit tax rate for legal entities will be 15.29% from 2022 (previously: 21.23%). In addition to this reduction in the profit tax rate and the legislative changes prescribed by the Federal Act on the Harmonisation of Direct Taxes of the Cantons and Municipalities (StHG), individual provisions of the Tax Act were adapted to the new accounting law with the implementation of the STAF in the Canton of Solothurn and accompanying measures were adopted in the area of natural persons.
Compensation paid by Swiss companies to foreign directors
This video provides information on the possible tax and social security implications of a board of directors resident in an EU country in the case of a Swiss company limited by shares if the board of directors is also self-employed in its country of residence.
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Adjustment of the private share in the car costs in the leaflets N1/2007 and NL1/2007
On 22 March 2022, the FTA amended the information sheets N1/2007 and NL1/2007, as Art. 5a para. 2 of the Federal Ordinance on Professional Costs came into force on 01 January 2022, which now provides for a higher flat-rate travel cost deduction of 0.9% of the purchase price of the vehicle as monthly income.
Federal Council opens consultation on implementation of OECD/G20 minimum taxation
On 11 March 2022, the Federal Council decided that the OECD/G20 project on the taxation of the digital economy in Switzerland should be implemented in stages with a constitutional norm and transitional provisions. The corresponding consultation will last until 20 April 2022.
Circular No. 5a Restructuring
The new circular no. 5a on tax-neutral reorganisations was published on 1 February 2022. The following key adjustments were made in the circular:
Tax-approved interest rates 2022 for advances or loans in Swiss francs and in foreign currencies
On 27 January 2022, the FTA updated the circular on the tax-recognised interest rates in Swiss francs, and on 28 January 2022, the circular on the recognised interest rates 2022 in foreign currencies.
OECD Minimum Tax: Implementation with a Constitutional Amendment
On 13 January 2022, the Federal Council announced that it would like to implement the agreed minimum tax for certain companies with a constitutional amendment. A temporary ordinance is to ensure that this can come into force on 01 January 2024. Subsequently, the law will be enacted through the ordinary legislative process.
FTA announces imputed interest rate on security equity 2022
On 6 January 2022, the FTA announced that the imputed interest rate on the security capital pursuant to Art. 25abis para. 4 sentence 1 StHG, which corresponds to the yield on 10-year federal bonds on the last trading day of the calendar year preceding the start of the tax period, will continue to be 0% for the 2022 tax year due to the negative yield.
Dossier on tax information "Cryptocurrency" published
The FTA has published a new article "Cryptocurrency" for the tax information dossier.
FTA publishes updated working paper on cryptocurrencies and ICOs/ITOs
The FTA has updated its working paper on cryptocurrencies and initial coin/token offerings (ICOs/ITOs) as a subject of wealth, income and profit tax, withholding tax and stamp duties. It reflects the state of practice as of the end of 2020.
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Update on withholding tax and stamp duties
Workshop by Markus Küpfer and Thomas Jaussi at the ISIS) seminar on 13/14 June 2022 entitled "Corporate Tax Law 2022".
News on the taxation of corporate restructuring (2022)
Workshop by Stefan Oesterhelt and Daniel Strahm on the occasion of the ISIS) seminar on 13/14 June 2022 entitled "Corporate Tax Law 2022".
