Cross-border worker tax in Canzo: old vs new regime
In Canzo the municipal IRPEF surtax is 0.55%. Under the new cross-border regime a typical profile keeps about €622 less net per month than under the old Swiss-only taxation.
Updated:
- Municipal surtax
- 0.55%
- IRPEF 2024
- Net, old regime
- €4,011
- /month
- Net, new regime
- €3,389
- /month
- Net difference
- -€622
- /month
Numeric scenario: old vs new regime
Sample profile: single cross-border worker, no children, 55,000 gross CHF/year, residence within 20 km of the border. Real municipal figures applied.
| Old regime | New regime | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross annual income | €60,280 | €60,280 |
| Swiss social contributions | €7,776 | €7,776 |
| Total annual tax | €4,370 | €11,840 |
| of which municipal surtax | — | €234 |
| Net per year | €48,134 | €40,664 |
| Net per month | €4,011 | €3,389 |
How the 2024 agreement works
Old cross-border workers (already commuting before 17 July 2023 and resident in the 20 km band, like Canzo) stay taxed exclusively in Switzerland: they pay only the Swiss withholding tax and no Italian IRPEF on their frontier income.
New cross-border workers face concurrent taxation: Switzerland withholds tax at source and Italy taxes the same income while granting a credit for the Swiss tax, adding regional and municipal surtaxes. In Canzo the municipal surtax is 0.55%, about €234 per year in the sample scenario.
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Compared with the nearest towns
Within 13 km of Canzo there are 6 towns with a page on this site: Erba, Mandello del Lario, Albavilla, Tavernerio, Lurago d'Erba and Inverigo.
Across this group the municipal surcharge runs from 0.55% (Albavilla) to 0.7% (Erba).
Canzo sits at 0.55%: 1 of 7 counting from the lowest, tied with 4 others.
Of 7 comparable towns, this page ranks 1 on the municipal surcharge, at 0.55%.
Further down the ranking: Mandello del Lario and Erba.
Tied with this page: Albavilla (0.55%), Inverigo (0.55%), Lurago d'Erba (0.55%) and Tavernerio (0.55%).
Across the group the highest value is 0.7% (Erba) and the lowest 0.55% (Albavilla).
Of 7 comparable towns, this page ranks 2 on indicative monthly rent, at €550.
Ahead in the ranking, in order: Mandello del Lario.
Further down the ranking: Erba.
Tied with this page: Albavilla (€550), Inverigo (€550), Lurago d'Erba (€550) and Tavernerio (€550).
Across the group the highest value is €580 (Erba) and the lowest €530 (Mandello del Lario).
Of 7 comparable towns, this page ranks 7 on population, at 5,168.
Ahead in the ranking, in order: Erba, Mandello del Lario, Inverigo, Albavilla, Tavernerio and Lurago d'Erba.
just ahead is Lurago d'Erba (5,534)
Across the group the highest value is 16,500 (Erba) and the lowest 5,168 (Canzo).
Of 7 comparable towns, this page ranks 7 on distance to the border, at 19 km.
Ahead in the ranking, in order: Tavernerio, Albavilla, Lurago d'Erba, Erba, Inverigo and Mandello del Lario.
just ahead is Mandello del Lario (18 km)
Across the group the highest value is 19 km (Canzo) and the lowest 10 km (Tavernerio).
By population, this town ranks 66 of 69 with 5,168 residents; immediately above: Tremezzina and Arosio; immediately below: Lonate Ceppino and Cannobio.
By distance to the border, this town ranks 53 of 69 at 19 km; immediately above: Mariano Comense and Turate; immediately below: Briosco and Cairate.
By indicative monthly rent, this town ranks 25 of 69 at €550; immediately above: Gavirate and Mandello del Lario; immediately below: Guanzate and Turate.
In province CO, the towns with the closest population above the floor are Arosio and Casnate con Bernate.
By municipal surcharge, this town ranks 7 of 68 at 0.55%; immediately above: Tremezzina and Viggiù; immediately below: Appiano Gentile and Arcisate.
This is the lowest surcharge in the group: against Erba, the highest, the same profile keeps about €64 more net a year.
| Town | Distance from here | Municipal surcharge | Distance to border | One-bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canzo (here) | — | 0.55% | 19 km | €550 |
| Erba | 5.8 km | 0.7% | 18 km | €580 |
| Mandello del Lario | 7.8 km | 0.6% | 18 km | €530 |
| Albavilla | 8.5 km | 0.55% | 13 km | €550 |
| Tavernerio | 11 km | 0.55% | 10 km | €550 |
| Lurago d'Erba | 12 km | 0.55% | 17 km | €550 |
| Inverigo | 13 km | 0.55% | 18 km | €550 |
Straight-line distances computed from the town-centre coordinates in our dataset. 2024 IRPEF surcharge, distance to the border and indicative rent from the same municipal dataset used in the scenario above.
FAQ
Is the old or the new regime better?
In the sample scenario for Canzo the old regime leaves about €622 more per month, because it avoids Italian concurrent taxation. But the old regime only applies to those already commuting before 17 July 2023: new starters fall under the new regime.
Who is an old vs a new cross-border worker?
An old cross-border worker commuted to Ticino, Graubünden or Valais between 31 December 2018 and 17 July 2023. Those who started after 17 July 2023 are new cross-border workers under the 2024 agreement's concurrent taxation.
How heavy is the municipal surtax in Canzo?
The municipal IRPEF surtax in Canzo is 0.55%. In the sample new-regime scenario it is about €234 per year: it varies from town to town and is worth comparing before choosing a residence.
Estimates for guidance only. Actual taxation depends on hire date, old/new frontier status, deductions, family situation and the Italian tax return. Always check with an adviser.