Swiss tax, explained in English
Learn how to prepare your Swiss tax return, which documents to gather and how to check the deductions that apply to you. The guides explain tax terms and link to the official sources for figures and rules.
- Check which deductions you can claim, such as childcare, commuting, Pillar 3a contributions and insurance premiums. The conditions and limits depend on your situation and canton.
- Find out whether you need to file a return, including when tax is already deducted from your salary.
- Look up German, French and Italian terms from your tax documents. Keep the official wording beside the explanation so you can find the same field on your form.
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- Documents · 33What is this document?
Find a document by its name or by your situation. Read what it is for, who sends it, when to expect it and what to do if you have not received it. This reference page uses examples; you do not upload your own documents here.
- Glossary · 82 termsSwiss tax terms in English
Look up terms used on Swiss tax documents. Entries explain the meaning and where you will find the term, with French and Italian equivalents where available. You can search in all four languages.
- Cantons · 26Tax by canton
What the same salary costs in all 26 cantons and every commune, and which deduction limits are lower than federal law.
- Free toolTurn a broker export into a Swiss tax statement
Convert an export from a supported broker into an eCH-0196 tax statement for import into a compatible cantonal app. Five conversions are free with an account. You do not need to buy a PaperTax guide to use them.