The Swiss tax system (individual tax)
Get to know the basics of the Swiss tax system here.

It's Tax Time - The course on the Swiss tax system
consists of 35 videos . Each video lasts approximately 4 minutes. At the end of each video there are 3 takeaways to download as PDF.
The course is suitable for people who are new to Switzerland and want to get to know the basics better. If you are aiming for a career in taxation, be it in fiduciary or tax administration, this course is ideal for getting to know the most important basics.
The costs of CHF 550 are one-time. You can watch the videos as often as you want. The videos are therefore also suitable as a digital "reference book".
Check out the free videos from the course here.
Chapter 1
overview
Chapter 1 is divided into 5 lessons. These provide an initial overview of the Swiss tax system.
Videos in this chapter:
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Overview (displayed video)
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Tax Residency
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Basics
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Withholding Tax
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Filing a Tax Return
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Various Types of Taxes
Chapter 2
Taxable income
In this chapter we focus on the taxable income.
Videos in this chapter:
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Taxable income (displayed video)
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Employment Income
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The Salary Certificate
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Equity Income
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Self-Employment Income
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Pensions
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Income from Securities
Chapter 3
properties
The tax consequences of owning real estate are discussed here.
Videos in this chapter:
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Properties (displayed video)
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The Purchase of Real Estate
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Moving into the New Home
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Property Maintenance
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Holiday Home
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Sale of Property
Chapter 4
taxable wealth
Switzerland has a wealth tax. Chapter 4 discusses taxable wealth.
Chapter 5
deductions
In this chapter we turn to the happy things - the deductions.
Videos in this chapter:
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Deductions (displayed video)
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Professional Expenses
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Health Costs
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Debt Interest
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Other Deductions
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Social Deductions
Chapter 6
the swiss
social security system
Swiss social insurance is based on the 3-pillar system. The basics of the 3 pillars are discussed here.
Videos in this chapter:
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Social Security System (video displayed)
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1st Pillar
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2nd Pillar
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2nd Pillar - Buyback
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2nd Pillar - Withdrawals
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3rd Pillar
Chapter 7
processes
Finally, the procedures and processes in a tax year are explained.
Videos in this chapter:
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Filing Deadline
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Tax Assessment
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Tax Payments