{"id":1587,"date":"2021-10-09T15:01:42","date_gmt":"2021-10-09T14:01:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ajooda.ch\/en\/?p=1587"},"modified":"2024-03-04T18:08:42","modified_gmt":"2024-03-04T17:08:42","slug":"zurich-tax-return-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ajooda.ch\/en\/zurich-tax-return-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Zurich tax return – What you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Which documents do I need\nfor the Zurich tax return?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can find a detailed list here: Zurich tax return documents checklist<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can I calculate my\napproximate tax burden?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, each\ncanton has its own tax calculator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, you can find the tax calculator for the canton of Zurich here: Zurich tax calculator<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will show you the approximate tax burden (without deductions).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want a precise tax calculation, maybe to find out if it’s more attractive to transit to the tax declaration instead of get taxed at source by “Quellensteuer”, only tax advisors, like ajooda AG, with professional tools can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The decision tax at source vs. tax declaration can make a difference of multiple thousands of francs every year<\/strong>. Therefore, a calculation beforehand is strongly advised, if you are not certain which way you will pay less tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I pay withholding tax, do I also have to file for the Zurich tax return?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Only as long as your earned income exceeds CHF 120’000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The same applies to married couples: One person must earn more than CHF 120’000 (salaries are not added together).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If this amount is exceeded, the tax declaration in Zurich is mandatory and you will automatically receive the documents from the tax authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tax declaration in Switzerland is also mandatory if you receive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n