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Withholding tax, tax returns, refunds and allowances: what changes for cross-border workers in Switzerland.

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• Como: the centre-right in the street for the next elections

  Public meeting in Via Boldoni between the centre-right parties to listen to citizens' demands in view of the future local elections.

• Reopening of trains between Varese, Ticino and Porto Ceresio

  Rail links between Varese, Canton Ticino and Porto Ceresio reopen after four weeks of interruption

• Refreshment block: "The Confederation cannot blame the Canton"

  The Council of State has decided to freeze the refunds of border workers destined for Italy.

• Ticino blocks 50.2 million in rebates to Lombardy: tensions and dialogue

  The Canton of Ticino retains 50.2 million francs intended for Lombardy. Rome and Bern are looking for a diplomatic solution.

• Ristorni, Switzerland threatens Lombardy: withdraw the tax

  The Varese senator of the Democratic Party, Alessandro Alfieri, calls on the Lombardy Region to withdraw the health tax to avoid the blocking of rebates by Switzerland.

• Ticino-Lombardy rebates: Sertori reassures municipalities

  Lombard councillor Sertori reassures the municipalities on the absence of immediate effects from the blocking of rebates, hoping for a diplomatic solution.

• Ticino Rebate Block: The Reaction of the PD

  The Canton of Ticino blocks rebates to Lombardy, the PD rises up and asks for an urgent meeting with the Government.

• Italian cross-border workers complain to ILO

  A complaint to the ILO denounces discrimination against Italian cross-border workers in Switzerland. Learn the details and implications.

• Cross-border rebates: Bern deplores the canton's stop but wants a solution

  Swiss Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter met with the Minister of Economy and Finance Giancarlo Giorgetti to discuss the suspension of rebates to Lombardy.

• Cross-border rebates, Pellicini: “Let’s set up a working group right away”

  The member of parliament and mayor of Luino supports the Ministry of Economy's approach to resolving the impasse over rebates.

• Intesa Sanpaolo launches Opas on Monte dei Paschi with shares and cash offer

  Intesa Sanpaolo has filed the document for the public offer on MPs: 1.6 Intesa shares plus 1 euro per MPs share conferred

• Weekend events in Ticino: what to do Saturday & Sunday

  Events in Ticino every weekend: concerts, exhibitions, festivals and markets, municipality by municipality. Refreshed daily.

• Uboldo: Summer 2026 Departs with "Hi Lucio"

  On June 27, Falcone e Borsellino Park in Uboldo will host a tribute to Lucio Dalla with the free concert of the group "Volpi senza Tana", opening the "Summer Air" exhibition.

• Swiss Permit for Cross-Border Workers: Naspi and Tax-Free Restaurants in Italy

  How the Swiss Naspi works for cross-border workers, maximum duration of 520 days, and how to obtain tax-free restaurants in Italy.

• Working in Switzerland: Everything you need to know

  The requirements for working in Switzerland have changed. Here is what you need to know about working in Ticino.

• Moving back to Italy: guide to managing CHF accounts

  Learn how to properly manage your severance pay, Swiss franc accounts, and final salaries when returning to Italy as a cross-border worker.

• Bern rejects Ticino's ban on health tax refunds

  The Swiss government has stated that blocking refunds on funds generated by the Italian health tax is illegal, reaffirming the official position.

• Refunds to Italy

  PLR, Centro and Lega ask for suspension of refunds

• Ticino Withholding Tax: 2026 Calculator and Rates

  Discover how the withholding tax calculation works in Ticino for 2026, including new rates, tax brackets, and levy management.

• Oppose Ffs Cargo Disassembly in Ticino

  The No Ffs Cargo Disassembly Committee presents its proposals for Ticino.\n\nThe committee, which has been actively campaigning against the disassembly of Ffs Cargo in Ticino, has now presented its proposals for the region. The committee's main goal is to preserve the rail freight transport network in Ticino and maintain its economic importance.\n\nSome of the key proposals include:\n\n- Enhancing the efficiency of rail freight transport in Ticino\n- Increasing the use of environmentally friendly modes of transport\n- Developing new infrastructure to support rail freight transport\n\nThe committee believes that these proposals will help to preserve the rail freight transport network in Ticino and maintain its economic importance. The committee is calling on the authorities to take these proposals into consideration and work towards a solution that benefits the region.

• How to Calculate Withholding Tax in Ticino: Rates & 2026 Simulator

  Practical guide to calculating withholding tax in Canton Ticino for 2026, including rates, brackets, and a simulator for cross-border workers.

• Cross-border tax in Ticino: how it works

  A complete guide to withholding tax for cross-border commuters in Ticino: calculations, rates, and requirements under the new tax agreement.

• Housing crisis in Ticino: middle class at risk

  One in five adults fears losing their home in Switzerland. Ticino less alarmed but not immune.

• Varese: new job and trade opportunities for cross-border workers

  Over 5,000 expressions of interest for jobs from cross-border workers in Ticino. Varese Chamber of Commerce signs agreement with employment agencies.