Swiss tax statistics

Here you will find information on tax statistics, tax burdens and tax receipts in Switzerland.
The statistics provide information on value added tax, direct federal tax, withholding tax, stamp duty, the capital contribution principle and the wealth of individuals. The statistics also show the tax burden in cantons and communes, with an overview of tax rates, tax multipliers and deductions.
Use the tax calculator to calculate cantonal, communal, church and state taxes.

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More tax statistics can be found on the German and French versions of this site.

Questions and answers about Swiss tax statistics

• What is the composition of the federal government's tax receipts and how have receipts developed over time?

  The Federal Tax Administration raises over two thirds of all federal receipts. A general overview is provided in the publication «Tax statistics at a glance» (in German). Furthermore, there are detailed statistics on value added tax (in German) and direct federal tax (in German) as well as a detailed compilation of all federal fiscal revenues with a broad time perspective (in German).

• I am looking for Gini coefficients on income distribution in Switzerland.

  Based on the data from direct federal tax (German), the FTA compiles statistics on the distribution of income and wealth in Switzerland.
  

• What is Tax Freedom Day?

  Tax Freedom Day marks the first day of the year on which certain incomes no longer have to pay federal, cantonal and communal income tax. It reflects the average tax burden, in the Swiss cantonal capitals. Follow the link to access  the Tax Freedom Day overview, broken down by year (in German).
  

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Federal Tax Administration FTA
Tax Policy – Economic Analysis and Tax Statistics
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3003 Berne