Security alert

Phishing attempt posing as the FTA

Updated on 21 May 2026

A fraudulent message is currently circulating which purports to be from the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) and announces an alleged tax refund of CHF 287. This email is a phishing attempt designed to trick you into entering your bank details on a fake government website.Please ignore these emails, do not click on any links they contain, do not disclose any personal information, and delete these emails.

Portrait of the FTA

The FTA has various tasks and diverse job profiles. These tasks are explained below.

The tasks of the FTA

As English is not one of Switzerland's official languages, only the most important information concerning the Administration is translated into English. This translation is provided for information purposes only and has no legal force. Please refer to the German, French or Italian original version.

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+41 58 462 21 11 (Federal Agency)

Swiss Federal Tax Administration FTA
Eigerstrasse 65
3003 Berne