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The "Zurich Tax Burden Monitor" shows that Zurich has a below-average income tax for the middle class, but has a high tax burden for companies. In an inter-cantonal comparison, Zurich has a low position in the taxation of corporations.

Swiss raw material companies must disclose payments over 100,000 francs to states from 2021 to promote transparency. The Federal Council can extend the regulations to commodity trading.

Tax deadlines vary depending on the canton; an extension is possible. Specialists provide an overview of deadlines and assistance with tax returns.

More and more cantons are offering the option to fill out and submit tax returns online; a process that avoids paper chaos and allows access to data around the clock. For the online tax return, one needs access to the cantonal tax software and all relevant documents in electronic form.

The notional rental value, a fictitious rental amount, must be taxed as income by homeowners in Switzerland. Mortgage interest and maintenance costs are tax deductible, but not value-enhancing investments.

Bitcoin breaks through the $50,000 mark; crypto gains are often tax-free, except in the case of commercial trading or mining. There is a tax liability for crypto assets.

The treatment of professional expense deductions due to Corona varies by canton, some allowing usual deductions and others recognizing special home office costs. Details of the tax regulations differ by canton, with some allowing general deductions and others costs for home office use.

Home office setup is tax deductible if used exclusively for work and 40% of the time is worked from home. However, meal costs and flat-rate professional expenses are not deductible.

New tax year begins; optimal preparation facilitates the tax declaration. Collecting documents and checking deductions can save time and money.