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Findea AG introduces fixed-price accounting subscriptions that support small businesses and cover complex requirements. The subscriptions can be canceled at any time and also offer additional services such as tax advice.

Expenses such as travel and accommodation costs are tax deductible if they are business-related. The burden of proof lies with the taxpayer, otherwise, they will be offset against profits.

Shareholder tie-in agreements (ABV) regulate internal arrangements such as voting commitments and dividend policies, often indefinitely, raising legal concerns regarding excessive commitment. The Federal Court ruled that a non-cancellable ABV can overly restrict economic freedom, especially in succession planning.

Child support is deductible from income after a divorce if it is paid to the custodial parent until the child reaches the age of majority. Direct payments to the adult child are not tax-deductible.

In most cantons, direct descendants and spouses do not pay inheritance or gift tax, while siblings often have to pay it. A case in the canton of Aargau, where an inheritance was renounced and converted into a gift, was judged as tax evasion and confirmed in court.

The Federal Court allows the deductibility of inheritance taxes as business expenses; excessive reductions by A. AG resulted in an overly high declaration of losses. Inheritance-related capital gains are tax-neutral, the correct loss amounts to 15,521 Fr.

Employers can submit expense regulations for approval to the canton in which they are based, which must be tax-exempt and recognized across cantonal borders. An employee contested the non-recognition of her flat-rate expense deduction despite official approval, and the tax appeal commission decided in her favor.

The Federal Court dismissed the complaint of the tax administration because the calculated depreciations were within the allowed FTA rates; the burden of proof lies with the authority. Depreciations are legitimate if the book value decreases due to use or time and must be justified on business grounds.

Transpositions occur when private individuals sell corporate shares to a controlled company and the proceeds exceed the nominal value. The Federal Court rejected a transposition but saw tax evasion as the interest-free loan was only simulated.