12:00 PM·tourism
Swiss Parliament Proposes Transit Tourism Tax
New legislation aims to tax foreign drivers passing through Switzerland, sparking debate over implementation costs and effectiveness
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Multi-Party Alliance Challenges Individual Taxation Reform
Coalition submits 65,672 signatures for referendum against individual taxation, setting stage for potential March 2026 vote on controversial tax reform.
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12:00 PM·politics
Alpine Cantons Unite Against Proposed Second Home Tax
Swiss mountain regions protest new property tax proposal, warning of CHF277 million revenue losses for alpine communities ahead of September 28 referendum.
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08:00 AM·politics
Swiss Pension Reform: VAT Increase to Fund 13th Monthly Payment
National Council committee backs 0.7 percentage point VAT increase to finance additional pension payments following March 2024 referendum approval.
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04:00 PM·politics
Swiss Voters to Decide on Second Home Tax Reform
Government backs constitutional amendment for new property tax system on second homes, aimed at reforming controversial imputed rent system.
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12:00 PM·politics
Swiss Government Advances Plan to Abolish Imputed Rental Value
Finance Minister backs parliamentary proposal to eliminate imputed rental value taxation, aiming to reduce private debt and simplify federal tax system.
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04:00 PM·economy
Swiss Federal Budget Deficit Shrinks to CHF200M
Government announces significantly reduced 2025 deficit from CHF800M to CHF200M, driven by unexpected tax revenue surge from Geneva energy traders.
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08:00 AM·politics
Swiss Parliament Approves Tax and VAT Increases to Address Pension Challenges
Upper house gives green light to tax reforms aimed at funding increased pension payments, responding to demographic pressures and recent referendum mandating 13th monthly payment
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04:00 PM·politics
Swiss Parliament Rejects Million-Franc Climate Inheritance Tax
Initiative to tax inheritances over CHF50 million for climate protection faces parliamentary opposition, raising debates about wealth taxation and environmental funding.
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04:00 PM·economy
Swiss-Italian Tax Agreement Reshapes Cross-Border Work
New telework taxation agreement allows cross-border workers to work from home up to 25% of time without tax implications, impacting thousands of Swiss-based Italian workers
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12:00 PM·health
Swiss Citizens' Assembly Endorses Sugar Tax Proposal
Randomly selected 100-member assembly backs controversial sugar tax as part of broader public health reforms, setting stage for potential national debate.
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12:00 PM·politics
Swiss Citizens' Assembly Endorses National Sugar Tax
Randomly selected 100-member assembly backs controversial sugar tax proposal, marking significant shift in public health policy approach.
Le News
04:00 PM·health
Swiss Citizens' Assembly Endorses National Sugar Tax Initiative
Switzerland's Citizens' Assembly backs controversial proposal for sugar tax on foods and beverages, marking significant shift in public health policy approach.
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08:00 AM·cryptocurrency
Switzerland Expands Tax Net to Include Crypto Assets
Swiss government proposes new law to include cryptocurrency in automatic tax information exchange starting 2027, aiming to close financial transparency gaps.
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12:00 PM·retail
Swiss Retail Giant Calls for Stricter Cross-Border Shopping Tax
Migros CEO advocates for further reduction in tax-free shopping allowance to CHF50, following recent cut to CHF150, amid concerns over retail competitiveness.
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08:00 AM·politics
Swiss Parliament Ends Long Debate on Imputed Rent Abolition
After seven years of discussion, Switzerland's federal parliament reaches agreement on abolishing imputed rent system, marking significant change in property taxation.
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08:00 AM·politics
Swiss Parliament to Consider End of Citizenship-Based Taxation for Americans
US lawmakers are set to debate legislation that could free Americans living in Switzerland from filing yearly US tax returns, marking a potential shift in international tax policy.
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