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

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• October 2026 events: Fondazione Morandini in Varese

  The Marcello Morandini Foundation of Varese is offering four events in October 2026, including visits, a concert, a catalogue and a workshop, accompanying the exhibition 'Antonio Barrese: Morphologies of Light' open until December 20, 2026.

• Festival of Cairate 2026: art, flavours and music at the Monastery

  On Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 10 a.m., Cairate will host the sixteenth edition of the Cairate Festival.

• Travedona Monate: self-defense and bullying

  Saturday, October 10, from 9:00 to 13:30, free self-defense workshop in Travedona Monate with a focus on bullying.

• Car-truck collision on the A2, Rega responds

  A car and a truck involved on Friday on the A2 in Coldrerio: three injured, two apparently seriously injured. Temporary closure between Mendrisio and Chiasso.

• Hockey, Ambrì conquer the BCF Arena: Fribourg beaten 2-1

  After two defeats, Ambrì rediscover their solidity and win 2-1 in Fribourg. Goals by Müller and Schnarr prove decisive in an evening of great defensive sacrifice.

• Pumpkin Festival in Gavirate: an October weekend of festivals and sports

  On Sunday, October 4, the Pumpkin Festival enlivens the lakeside of Gavirate, while the Grand Fondo Tre Valli Varesine closes many roads; Oktoberfest in Schiranna runs until October 18.

• 2027 Ticino Budget: deficit close to 100 million

  Finance Director Christian Vitta presents the 2027 budget: possible debt exceeding 3 billion and a 360-degree review of revenue.

• Cross-border sustainability day in Mezzana

  Over seventy teachers from the Insubric Region participated in Mezzana in a day of theory, practical workshops and projects on sustainability.

• Rear-end collision on the A2 in Coldrerio: 73-year-old seriously injured

  Car crashes into a truck stopped in the emergency lay-by on the A2 in Coldrerio: 68-year-old woman slightly injured, 73-year-old passenger in life-threatening condition.

• Switzerland, entry tax of up to 4 thousand francs

  The Swiss proposal provides for an incentive tax between 2 thousand and 4 thousand francs, linked to the safeguard clause for EU citizens.

• Living in Cairate and working in Ticino as a cross-border commuter

  New Cross-Border Commuter Agreement in force from 1 January 2024: withholding tax, deductibles, AHV, BVG and KVG for those living in Cairate.

• Living in Brunello and working in Ticino as a cross-border commuter

  Living at Brunello and working in Ticino: New Cross-Border Commuter Agreement from 1 January 2024, deductible €10,000 and withholding tax in Switzerland.

• Living in Rovello Porro: working in Ticino as a cross-border commuter

  New Cross-Border Commuter Agreement effective from 1 January 2024: deductibles of €10,000 and income tax withheld in Switzerland.

• SNL: 5 jobs at risk, FART guarantees requested

  Assembly in Locarno on 29/09/2026: 5 SNL employees threatened by termination or seasonality. Unions call for orderly transition to the FART.

• Living in Caronno Varesino: working in Ticino as a cross-border commuter

  For those who live in Caronno Varesino and work in Ticino: The New Cross-Border Workers Agreement has been in effect since January 1, 2024, with different exemption thresholds.

• Living in Rovellasca and working in Ticino as a cross-border worker

  Since 2024, the €10,000 IRPEF allowance applies to cross-border income taxed in Italy; Art. 9 workers’ salaries are taxed only in Switzerland.

• Living in Carugo and working in Ticino as a cross-border worker

  Since 2024, the €10,000 IRPEF allowance applies to cross-border income taxed in Italy; Art. 9 workers’ salaries are taxed only in Switzerland.

• Ticino 2027 budget: operating deficit of 98,5 mln

  The 2027 budget provides for expenditure of 4,73 mrd, revenue of 4,63 mrd and an operating deficit of 98,5 mln, with a total deficit of 161,4 mln.

• Varese-Ticino agreement: S40/S50 every 30 min and RE50 to Malpensa

  The Regional Council has ratified the agreement: S40 and S50 every 30 min between Varese and Mendrisio. The RE50 for Malpensa and Lugano is planned.

• CSt: strengthened safeguard clause with incentive tax

  The Council of States has strengthened the safeguard clause for immigration, introducing an incentive tax from 2.000 to 4.000 francs and new indicators.

• Living in Sangiano and working in Ticino: budget guide

  The new Frontier Agreement has been in force since 1 January 2024. Learn how to distinguish exemptions, deductibles and deductibles for your life project.

• Living in Castelseprio and working in Ticino as a border worker

  Since 2024, the €10,000 IRPEF allowance applies to cross-border income taxed in Italy; Art. 9 workers’ salaries are taxed only in Switzerland.

• Luino: conference on road accidents at Palazzo Verbania

  On Friday, September 25, about a hundred Carabinieri and police officers gathered at Luino to further examine operational procedures.

• Tre Valli Varesine: races and road closures

  From 3 to 6 October, Varese and the surrounding province host time trial, granfondo and professional races with significant traffic restrictions.