Swiss tax system

Tax system Switzerland

Here you will find publications on the Swiss tax system, such as tax information, tax brochures and cantonal gazettes. They describe tax regulations and differences at federal and cantonal level.
You will also find information on the lecture service for school groups here.


  • The Swiss Tax System
    The Swiss tax system explained, brochure for civics classes
  • Tax information dossier (in German)
    Detailed information and background knowledge on various tax topics
  • Tax brochures (in German)
    Comparisons of federal and cantonal deductions for individuals and legal entities throughout Switzerland
  • Cantonal gazettes (in German)
    Statutory regulations on cantonal special tax features 
  • Guide for future taxpayers (in German)
    Overview of the assessment of income and wealth tax, brochure for teaching purposes
  • Lecture service for schools (in German)
    Book tax experts: theory and practice in two lessons for upper-secondary level
  • Steuern-easy (in German)
    Tax return assistance, interactive website on all aspects of taxation for young people

Contact

Contact form (German)

+41 58 462 70 68

Federal Tax Administration FTA
Main Division for Tax Policy
Team Tax Documentation
Eigerstrasse 65
3003 Berne

News

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Contact

Contact form (German)

+41 58 462 70 68

Federal Tax Administration FTA
Main Division for Tax Policy
Team Tax Documentation
Eigerstrasse 65
3003 Berne

Last modification 13.05.2025

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