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The government supports raising VAT from 8.1% to 8.5% to finance the 13th AHV/AVS pension payment. The proposal sets up a politically sensitive November 29 referendum over how Switzerland should fund expanded retirement benefits.
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Vaud
Vaud voters have approved a 12% reduction in income and wealth taxes, although the canton will remain above the Swiss average tax burden. The article will examine who benefits, how the measure affects cantonal finances and whether it could intensify tax competition between cantons.
Le News
taxes
The federal government is adjusting tax brackets and deductions from 2027 to compensate for recent inflation, offering households a modest reduction in their direct federal tax burden. The article should explain who benefits and how significant the relief is likely to be.
The Local Switzerland
taxes
The Federal Department of Finance will adjust direct federal tax brackets and deductions in 2027 to compensate for a 0.47% rise in living costs. The change is expected to reduce the tax burden on households, including families, as Switzerland updates its income-tax thresholds.
The Local Switzerland
Vaud
Vaud voters will decide whether to cut cantonal income and wealth taxes by 12% on September 27. The article would set out the competing claims over purchasing power, business competitiveness and the potential impact on public finances before the vote.
Le News
economy
The OECD has upgraded Switzerland’s growth outlook but warns that housing shortages, population ageing, tax structures and pension costs threaten long-term competitiveness. The article would turn the report into a clear guide to the reforms likely to provoke political resistance.
SWI swissinfo.ch
economy
The OECD has raised its 2026 growth forecast for Switzerland but warned that the country needs tax and pension reforms to preserve its economic position. Housing shortages, demographic ageing, trade risks and a stronger franc are among the pressures identified.
SWI swissinfo.ch
Vaud
Voters in Vaud will decide on September 27 whether to cut cantonal income and wealth taxes by 12%. Supporters describe the proposal as a boost to purchasing power, while opponents warn that it could damage public finances.
Le News
Switzerland
A sharp upward revision in corporate tax receipts has transformed Switzerland’s projected 2026 federal deficit into a surplus. The story examines why federal forecasts fluctuate so widely and whether the unexpected revenue can be relied upon.
SWI swissinfo.ch
economy
Unexpected rise in tax revenues leads to significantly reduced federal budget deficit forecast, down from 800M to 200M CHF for 2025.
SWI swissinfo.ch
taxes
New analysis shows significant variations in individual tax rates across Swiss municipalities, affecting residents' choice of residence.
The Local Switzerland
