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On cantonal level, tax rates varies heavily, Obwalden adapted a 1.8% flat tax on all personal income following a cantonal referendum in 2007. In most cantons, the rate is proportional with a maximum rate of 6.5% in Bern, whereas in Zurich it was 13% and in Geneva 17.58-.76% (depending upon taxes as single or jointly). [22] [23]
The tax rates given for ... both canton of Geneva) [225] 3.04% (church tax, roman catholic and protestant ... 3.8% or 2.5% (reduced rates) Taxation in Switzerland
On 1 January 1995 the goods turnover tax was replaced by the value added tax in Switzerland. At that time, the reduced rate was 2% and the special rate 3%. The standard rate was 6.2%, which was increased to 6.5% by federal decree in order to restore the health of the federal finances.
Cantonal equalization is governed by each canton. In Switzerland, municipalities have the ability to set their own tax rate. In most cantons, fiscal equalisation is intended to support municipalities with weaker taxation by ensuring balanced conditions in the tax burden of the municipalities (e.g. art. 136 of the Solothurn Cantonal Constitution).
Withholding tax (German: Verrechnungssteuer, Italian: imposta preventiva, French: impôt anticipé) is a tax levied at source in Switzerland since 1944 on capital income (particularly interest and dividends), lottery winnings and certain insurance benefits. [1] [2]
Cantons Tax index for all federal, cantonal and church taxes (Switzerland = 100.0) 2006 Median church, local and cantonal tax rate (2011) by family status and pre-tax income [121] Population under 20 as a percentage of total population aged 20–64 2007 National income per person in CHF 2005 Change in national income per person 2003-2005
The canton of Zug has one of the lowest tax rates in Switzerland. Bloomberg L. P. reported that trading houses with ties to Russian oligarchs are peppered all over the low tax canton of Zug. Local officials estimate that there are at least 40 companies connected to Russia that employ about 900 people in the canton.
Municipalities are financed through direct taxes (such as income tax), with rates varying more or less within a framework set by the canton (see Taxation in Switzerland). As among the cantons, there is a tax transfer among the municipalities to balance various levels of tax income.