Tax

Bundessteuer

Federal Tax

Simple Definition

Tax levied by the Swiss Confederation (Bern). It is unrelated to where you live (Uniform rate).

Why this matters to Expats.

Surprisingly low! For many people, Federal Tax is the smallest portion. However, it is "progressive", meaning it jumps up significantly for high earners (>150k).

Actionable Intelligence

Marriage Penalty: Joint filing for married couples often pushes them into a higher bracket for Federal Tax. This is currently being debated in parliament.

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