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Taxes
Federal Council wants to increase tax deduction for health insurance premiums
The Federal Council wants to increase the deduction amount for health and accident insurance premiums: singles up to 3,000 CHF, married couples up to 6,000 CHF. At the same time, deductions for supplementary nursing care and life insurances are eliminated.
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Audit
The three types of audits at a glance
Swiss law on obligations defines three types of audits, based on company size and significance. An independent auditing body examines the financial representation of companies.
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Taxes
G7 decide on global minimum tax and digital tax
The G7 nations agreed on a minimum tax for large corporations of at least 15% and a digital tax to close tax loopholes. They are aiming to extend the regulation to the G20 but expect resistance from the BRIC countries.
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Taxes
Tax Evasion and Co. - These Penalties Threaten Tax Offenders
Cheating on the tax return in Switzerland can entail hefty penalties, including fines or imprisonment. Swiss tax law not only punishes tax evasion severely, but also minor offenses.
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Taxes
The withholding tax simply explained
The withholding tax is a security tax in Switzerland that amounts to 35% on capital income such as interest and dividends to prevent tax evasion. Swiss taxpayers can reclaim this tax by declaring it in their tax return.
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Taxes
The taxation of lottery winnings
Many dream of winning the lottery, which, however, rarely becomes reality and brings with it complex tax rules. Depending on the canton, taxes on winnings vary, some are exempt from withholding tax.
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Taxes
The most extraordinary taxes of Switzerland
In Switzerland, the federal government, cantons, and municipalities levy standard taxes such as income and profit tax, as well as special taxes such as dog tax and amusement tax. Additional specific charges include the fire brigade replacement levy and water royalties for hydroelectric power stations.
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Taxes
FDP Council of States member Caroni calls for a uniform VAT rate.
The FDP Council of States member Andrea Caroni has called for a simplification of the value-added tax law to enable relief during the Corona crisis. He proposes a uniform value-added tax rate of about 7% to simplify the system.
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Entrepreneurship
How long you must retain business records
Swiss companies must retain business documents for ten years in accordance with the Code of Obligations and tax laws. Non-compliance can be punished criminally with fines or imprisonment.
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