Implementation of cross-border commuter agreements is in Switzerland's interest (cross-border guide)

Contesto

In brief - Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter met with Italian Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti in Rome. - The decision of the Ticino Council of State to suspend the payment of rebates to Lombardy weighs on the agreement on cross-border workers. - The revision of the 1976 Double Taxation Convention is considered fundamental for both states. ## Key Facts - What: Meeting between Karin Keller-Sutter and Giancarlo Giorgetti to discuss international financial and tax issues. - When: Today. - Where: Rome. - Who: Karin Keller-Sutter and Giancarlo Giorgetti. - Amount: Not specified. Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter met with Italian Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti in Rome today. The meeting took place immediately after the decision of the Ticino Council of State to suspend the payment of rebates for the current year to Lombardy as a precautionary measure. A move that according to the federal councillor weighs on the current agreement on cross-border workers. The talks focused on international financial and tax issues as well as bilateral relations. The revision of the double taxation agreement dating back to 1976 remains of fundamental importance to Switzerland. "We believe that a revision is in the interest of both states. At the same time, we are aware that other issues must be resolved first," Keller-Sutter said today in front of the media in Rome, after the meeting with Giorgetti. However, there are "major challenges" in cross-border cooperation and bilateral relations with cross-border workers. The authorities on both sides intend to work closely with the regions concerned," explained the Federal Councillor.

Dettagli operativi

The decision of the Ticino State Council to cautiously block the payment of refunds for the current year to Lombardy was taken after the northern region of Italy had announced that it wanted to request a so-called "health tax" from border workers working in Switzerland. "We have taken note of the decision of the canton of Ticino to partially withhold the compensatory payments due under the 2020 border agreement. This move obviously puts the existing agreement with Italy to the test, "said the head of the Federal Department of Finance (DFF). Keller-Sutter also discussed with Giorgetti the decision taken unanimously today by the Ticino Government to cautiously block the payment of refunds for the current year to Lombardy. The measure was taken after the northern region of Italy had announced that it would request a so-called "health tax" from border workers working in Switzerland in the future. "We have taken note of the decision of the canton of Ticino to partially withhold the compensatory payments due under the 2020 border agreement. This move obviously puts the existing agreement with Italy to the test, "said the head of the Federal Department of Finance (DFF). The Federal Councillor and Giorgetti agree on the need to seek a solution through dialogue. "We would like to invite the regions

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Punti chiave

The Federal Council deplores the move of the canton of Ticino. "It is in Switzerland's interest that the cross-border commuter agreement is properly implemented," the St. Gallen minister reiterated. At the same time, the Federal Council believes that solutions must be found in this area. "We are aware that there are special issues and interests in border areas. We support the canton of Ticino, but at the same time we want to find a way out." To learn more about the tax and financial implications of these decisions, you can use the calcolatore delle imposte available on our website. This tool allows you to calculate withholding taxes and to better understand the tax changes that could affect cross-border commuters. In addition, for those who want to have a complete overview of bilateral relations between Switzerland and Italy, you can consult the detailed information on our website. These resources provide comprehensive guidance on how to navigate the tax and financial complexities involved in cross-border work. Finally, to stay up to date on the latest news and decisions that could affect the lives of cross-border commuters, you can subscribe to our newsletter. This service offers regular updates and insights into all aspects of cross-border work in Switzerland.

Source: swissinfo.ch