Ticino blocks border health tax restaurants (cross-border guide)

Context

The Canton of Ticino met with Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis to ask the Confederation to intervene in the growing dispute with Rome.

The State Council expressed concern about the development of some issues, hoping that the bilateral dialogue could develop constructively with the support of the Confederation.

The main problem is related to the tax on the health of border workers, which has been the subject of numerous disputes between Ticino and Italy. The tax, introduced in 2019, was set at an amount of 200 Swiss francs per year for each foreign national residing in the canton.

The Council of State expressed concern about the non-application of this tax by some municipalities in Ticino, which decided not to collect it. This has created a climate of uncertainty among border workers, who feel they are being treated unfairly.

Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis assured that the Confederation will be present to support the bilateral dialogue and find a constructive solution. "The border health tax is a problem that affects both countries and we need to work together to find a solution that is fair for everyone," Cassis said.

The Council of State also raised the issue of the non-application of the legislation on maximum amounts for health services for border workers. The legislation, introduced in 2020, establishes that the

Operational details

Ticino opposes the health tax because it considers that it violates the principle of exclusive taxation provided for by the Italian-Swiss agreement on border workers.

The title of this article, "Ticino blocks border health tax refills", is a clear reference to the position of the Ticino government, which has decided to block refills to border workers who have not paid the health tax. This decision was taken following the news that the federal government has decided to apply the health tax to border workers as well, starting from 1 January 2024.

The principle of exclusive taxation is a key concept of the Italian-Swiss agreement on frontier workers, which establishes that frontier workers may be subject to a single taxation, that of their country of residence. In this case, the Ticino government believes that the health tax is a form of taxation and therefore should not be applied to border workers.

The Ticino government has also decided not to apply the health tax to border workers who have not paid the health tax. This means that frontier workers who have not paid the health tax will not be subject to any penalties or penalties.

The Ticino government has also decided to create a special commission to assess the situation and find a solution for border workers who have not paid the health tax. The committee will be composed of representatives of the Ticino government, the

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Key points

• Ticino is ready to reduce or suspend refurbishments destined for border municipalities. - The move is due to the health tax imposed by Lombardy on border workers. - The Council of State expressed concern about the development of some issues. - The Federal Tax Administration (AFC/ESTV) administers the tax rates.

Context

Ticino is one of the Swiss cantons closest to the Italian border, with a population of about 350,000 inhabitants. The region is known for its fast-growing economy, thanks to its strategic location and accessibility to European markets. However, the health tax imposed by Lombardy on border workers has created tensions between the two states.

Health Tax

The health tax was introduced by Lombardy in 2019, with the aim of covering public health costs. The tax was applied to all border crossers, regardless of their nationality. The cost of the fee varies depending on the type of health service required, but can be as high as 150 euros per day.

Refreshments to border municipalities

Ticino has decided to reduce or suspend refills to Border Municipalities, which were introduced in 2018 to help local communities cover public health costs. The refunds were applied to the municipalities bordering Lombardy, with an amount of 1.5 million Swiss francs per year.

Concerns of the Council of State

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