Does the 20 km distance from the border affect my cross-border tax status?
Answered with official sources — Tax and withholding
Updated 11 August 2026
Answer
The tax status of 'cross-border worker' requires residing in an Italian municipality whose territory falls, even partly, within 20 km as the crow flies from the Swiss border, plus returning to one's residence daily (or at least regularly). Anyone living beyond that zone loses access to the cross-border regime (old or new) and is taxed under the ordinary rules for Italian residents with foreign income, with no exemption and no municipal rebate. The distance is measured from the border, not from the Swiss workplace. For details on eligible municipalities and edge cases, see the dedicated deep-dive below.
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