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

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• UST Neuchâtel: 300 employees in telework due to fire system malfunction

  Around 300 employees of the Federal Statistical Office in Neuchâtel are working remotely due to a malfunction in the fire system.

• B residence permit and withholding tax 2026: complete tax guide

  Complete tax guide for B permit holders in Ticino: 2026 withholding tax tariffs, deductions, the CHF 120,000 threshold for retrospective ordinary assessment (NOV) and comparison with the G cross-border status.

• Switzerland Withholding Tax 2026: All Border Cantons Compared

  Swiss withholding tax 2026: rates, tariffs and NOV threshold for Ticino, Graubünden, Valais, Bern and Zurich. Comparison hub for cross-border workers with B/G permits.

• Spring dinner for Lebanon: AVSI organizes event in Castiglione Olona

  On Saturday, May 9th, in Castiglione Olona, the AVSI Foundation is promoting a charity dinner for the Lebanese communities affected by the war.

• Airolo steps in with 1.5 million to save Valbianca

  The municipality of Airolo responds with a contribution of 1.5 million to save Valbianca, a company in difficulty.

• Varese: New 2026 Chamber of Commerce Grants for the Integration of Foreign Citizens

  The Varese Chamber of Commerce is investing 150,000 euros in two grants for 2026, focused on training and mobility, to promote the professional integration of foreign citizens.

• Health tax for cross-border workers: repeal rejected, but cuts are coming

  The Lombardy Region has rejected the Pd's motion to abolish the health tax for cross-border workers, but is aiming for deductions and minimum rates.

• BancaStato Walking Mendrisio 2026: three routes for everyone

  On Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Mendrisio, three routes of varying difficulty, a free lunch, and entertainment for the new edition of BancaStato Walking Mendrisio.

• Drinking water emergency: Ticino unveils new mobile water treatment plant

  The canton is investing CHF 260,000 in a mobile plant to ensure safe drinking water in case of contamination or system failures. The facility can produce up to 24 m³ of safe water per hour, enough for 200,000 people.

• Switzerland-USA: Parmelin launches new phase of trade negotiations

  Swiss President Guy Parmelin meets with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington. The goal is to establish a clear framework for a future trade agreement. Talks focus on trade practices and tariffs.

• Lombardy invests 12.3 million in fashion: opportunities for Ticino cross-border workers

  Lombardy allocates over 12 million euros for the Next Fashion call for projects, involving 73 companies with a focus on SMEs and sustainability. How to involve Ticino-based businesses as well

• Varese’s economy is growing: what changes for Ticino cross-border workers by 2026

  The province of Varese recorded a +3.2% increase in exports in 2024, but youth employment and the green transition remain the main obstacles. Analysis for the 68,000 Ticino cross-border workers.

• Ticino: healthcare reform needed, not tax hikes

  Two popular initiatives on health insurance funds cost CHF 25.8 million annually. Ticino’s economy rejects new levies: temporary substance tax, land taxes, and hospitalisation fees

• Varese 2026: Swiss-Italy Congress on Taxation and Cross-Border Work

  Taxation, cryptocurrencies, and real estate: the Swiss-Italy Congress in Varese examines the latest developments for cross-border workers and businesses, with 1.7 million tourist arrivals recorded in 2025.

• Oil and Gas in Switzerland: Secure Supply by 2026

  Despite tensions in the Middle East, Switzerland guarantees stable supplies of oil and gas. Here’s where they come from and the impact on prices for cross-border workers and Ticinesi.

• Bibo: the digital ticket that activates automatically on Ticino’s public transport

  Starting 30 April 2026, Switzerland will launch a trial of Bibo, which automatically bills journeys without requiring passengers to check in. Here’s how it works for Ticino commuters

• Bibo: the app that automatically calculates Swiss public transport fares without lifting a finger

  From 2026, Bibo will debut: it automatically detects bus, train or tram trips and charges only the actual route taken. Testing with 3,000 cross-border workers starts on 30 April.

• Glarus bans cars on Sundays: will Ticino give it a try?

  The Canton of Glarus reintroduces car-free Sundays to reduce tourist overcrowding. In Ticino, discussions are underway on whether to implement similar measures: Val Verzasca, Bellinzona, and Lugano are weighing the pros and cons.

• Drinking water restored in Lavizzara: Piano di Peccia and Monti di Rima systems reopened

  As of 1 April 2024, drinking water is once again safe throughout all areas of Lavizzara. Restrictions have been lifted following upgrades to the Piano di Peccia and Monti di Rima systems.

• Migros Ticino: fewer brands, more 'Migros' from 2025

  The 'American Favorites' line is changing its name and appearance. By 2030, Migros will reduce its own brands from 250 to 80 to streamline its product range. There is no political connection, just a commercial strategy.

• Fertilizers up 40% in Ticino: the Hormuz crisis hits the fields too

  Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz drives up nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus prices. Ticino farmers face potential 10% losses on margins.

• Cross-border workers and health tax: clash in regional council

  Councillor Sertori's hearing is cancelled. The Democratic Party presents a motion to block the tax and protect the rebates of border municipalities.

• Dutchman with four kilos of cocaine stopped at the border

  A Dutch citizen was stopped with four kilos of cocaine at the Kreuzlingen border, Switzerland.

• Men and drones at work at night to control the fire in Laveno Mombello

  The nighttime emergencies in Laveno Mombello require a rapid and coordinated intervention.