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.

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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.  

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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:

• Overview (displayed video)

• Tax Residency

• Basics

• Withholding Tax

• Filing a Tax Return

• Various Types of Taxes

Chapter 2
Taxable income

In this chapter we focus on the taxable income.

Videos in this chapter:

• Taxable income (displayed video)

• Employment Income

• The Salary Certificate

• Equity Income

• Self-Employment Income

• Pensions

• Income from Securities

Chapter 3
properties

The tax consequences of owning real estate are discussed here.

Videos in this chapter:

• Properties (displayed video)

• The Purchase of Real Estate

• Moving into the New Home

• Property Maintenance

• Holiday Home

• 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:

• Deductions (displayed video)

• Professional Expenses

• Health Costs

• Debt Interest

• Other Deductions

• 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:

• Social Security System (video displayed)

• 1st Pillar

• 2nd Pillar

• 2nd Pillar - Buyback

• 2nd Pillar - Withdrawals

• 3rd Pillar

Chapter 7
processes

Finally, the procedures and processes in a tax year are explained.