{"id":1028,"date":"2020-08-03T11:43:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-03T10:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ajooda.ch\/en\/?p=1028"},"modified":"2024-03-04T17:29:23","modified_gmt":"2024-03-04T16:29:23","slug":"file-tax-return-in-switzerland-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ajooda.ch\/en\/file-tax-return-in-switzerland-online\/","title":{"rendered":"File tax return in Switzerland online"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

So you want\nto file the tax return in Switzerland online, to save yourself the hassle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Filing a tax return in Switzerland online is fast, but you know what\u2019s even faster and simpler?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having a team of tax experts fill out your tax return for you. This takes all work off your shoulders completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over 2,000 customers throughout Switzerland trust the tax expertise of ajooda AG every year.<\/strong> Find out here why our customers are so satisfied and what they say about our service.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Taxation in Switzerland how does it even work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You should\nkeep the following in mind: Switzerland is a federal state, which means that\nthere are 3 different levels of taxation: federal, cantonal and municipal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Switzerland is known for its low taxes <\/a>compared to other European countries and the rest of the world. However, the tax rate varies enormously and depends on where you live. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This means\nthat for a married couple with a taxable income of CHF 100’000, the tax\nliability can range from CHF 7’530 to CHF 19’750, depending on where the couple\nresides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does it mean to be\ntax resident in Switzerland?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According\nto Swiss tax law, you are tax resident in the place where you have a permanent\nresidence and which is the center of your personal and professional interests.\nIn addition, anyone who stays in Switzerland for more than 90 days, or 30 days\nif you are working here, is also considered a tax resident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In other\nwords, if you hold a Swiss residence permit (L, B or C permit) and\/or are\nregistered as a resident with the local authorities, you are considered a tax\nresident by law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, international double taxation treaties<\/a> may override this legislation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you\nfile a tax return in Switzerland you must remember: As a Swiss tax resident,\nyou are taxable with your worldwide income and assets (unlimited tax\nliability). While all taxable income and assets must be declared, certain\nincome or assets are exempt from Swiss tax, such as income and assets from\nforeign real estate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those who\nare not considered tax residents in Switzerland due to domestic legislation or\ninternational tax treaties are only subject to Swiss tax on income or assets\nreceived in Switzerland (limited tax liability).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Withholding tax in Switzerland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Foreign\nemployees, without a C permit, who work for Swiss employers are subject to Swiss\nwithholding tax. The employer deducts this tax directly from the salary and\ndelivers it to the tax authorities. Foreign citizens residents with a C Permit\ncan file a tax return in Switzerland and declare their income and assets in the\nnormal way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nwithholding tax is levied monthly by the Swiss employer and includes income tax\nat federal, cantonal and municipal level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The income\ntax rate also takes into account the tax status, such as single, married or\nregistered partnership, the employment status of the partner, dependent\nchildren, religious affiliation and certain flat-rate tax deductions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The payroll tax deduction can be the final tax liability, unless one is entitled to claim pillar 3a deductions, alimony etc. in the tax return<\/a>. Anyone wishing to make these pillar 3a deductions, for example, must apply for a subsequent ordinary assessment (NOV) until end of March of the year following the tax year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example: You want to do the tax return 2023, so you apply for the NOV until 31.03.2024 the latest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Warning: <\/strong>Although its recommended to transit from withholding tax (Quellensteuer) to the tax return in 80-90% of cases, it is not certain that you will pay less tax with the tax return in the remaining 10-20% of cases, which could make a difference of a few thousand francs.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easiest way to calculate the exact tax load is trough a professional tax adivsory like ajooda AG, to prevent any bad surprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do I have to declare my income and assets in my tax return every year?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The payroll tax deduction by withholding tax is not the final tax liability and an annual income and wealth tax return must be submitted if one of the following circumstances applies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n