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Reform of Marriage & Family Taxation - Part 2: Costs for Third-Party Childcare, the Changes, and the Criticism

Federal Council proposes increase in deductions for third-party childcare costs; criticism for interfering with the cantons' tax authority. Expected tax revenue losses are to be offset by more employed persons.

Reform of Marriage & Family Taxation - Part 1: Childcare Costs by Third Parties, the Initial Situation

Discussions about tax reforms focus on higher childcare deductions for third children and the abolition of the marriage penalty. Both projects are controversial and will be examined in more detail in a series of articles.

Voluntary self-disclosure without penalties and simplified taxation for heirs – Part 4: simplified taxation for heirs

In Switzerland, the simplified inheritance post-taxation offers heirs an incentive to legally report untaxed assets, valid for only three years. This differs from the penalty-free voluntary disclosure, which covers a ten-year period.

Penalty-free voluntary disclosure and simplified taxation for heirs – Part 3: The penalty-free voluntary disclosure

The penalty-free voluntary disclosure in Switzerland allows for the reporting of undeclared income without fearing criminal consequences, but with the payment of back taxes plus default interest. A prerequisite is that the tax evasion was not yet known and the person cooperates in the reassessment.

Penalty-free voluntary disclosure and simplified taxation of heirs - Part 2: Which taxes are affected?

Since the financial crisis, Switzerland has intensified measures against tax fraud by using penalty-free voluntary disclosures and simplified taxation of inherited assets. These apply only to direct federal tax as well as income and wealth taxes of the cantons.

Voluntary self-disclosure without punishment and simplified tax assessment for heirs – Part 1: What is it about?

Since the financial crisis of 2007/2008, there has been a more intensive fight against tax evasion, with Switzerland offering incentives such as penalty-free voluntary disclosure. These measures facilitate the legalization of untaxed assets.

Federal Council enacts new fintech regulations

The amended banking ordinance, which comes into effect on August 1, 2017, facilitates market entry for fintechs and strengthens the financial center Switzerland. New regulations ease the acceptance and testing of public deposits up to CHF 1 million without a commercial license.

The VAT Revision - Part 4: Margin Scheme for Artwork, Collectibles, and Antiques

The Swiss VAT revision introduces important changes, including the reintroduction of margin taxation for art objects. From 2018, 30,000 new VAT registrants are expected, which could bring in additional annual revenues of 30 million francs.

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