What is the deadline for filing a tax return in Canton Jura?

The ordinary deadline is 31 March of the year following the tax year. You can request an extension from the cantonal tax administration (Service des contributions) before the deadline.

How is the municipal tax calculated in the Jura?

The municipal tax is calculated by applying the municipal multiplier (coefficient set annually by each municipality) to the net cantonal tax. The formula is: municipal tax = net cantonal tax × municipal multiplier.

Where can I find the updated rates and brackets for the Canton of Jura?

The rates, brackets and deductions for the current tax year are published on the official website of the tax administration of the Canton of Jura (Service des contributions) and in the instructions attached to the tax return (on paper or on the e-tax portal).

Are LAMal/KVG premiums deductible in Jurassic cantonal tax?

Yes, LAMal/KVG premiums are deductible within the limits and under the conditions provided for by the cantonal tax law of the Jura. The maximum deductible amounts vary by tax year and family situation; the official instructions of the reference year should be consulted.

Can I submit the Jura tax return entirely online?

Yes, the Canton of Jura provides an official portal for electronic declaration (e-tax) that allows guided compilation, import of pre-filled data, automatic calculation and digitally signed submission.

Cantonal taxes Jura: rates, brackets and deductions 2024

By Marco Ferrari (editorial byline of the newsroom, AI-generated text) · Published on 10 September 2026 · Updated on 8 October 2026

Swiss cantonal tax office with citizen service counters

Practical guide to the tax system of the Canton of Jura: three-level structure, municipal multipliers, allowable deductions and official portal for the declaration.

Context

In short

The Canton of Jura applies taxes at three levels: federal, cantonal and municipal
The cantonal rates are progressive; the municipalities apply a multiplier on the cantonal tax
The deductions follow federal principles with specific cantonal additions
The declaration is submitted online via the Jura tax administration portal

Key facts

What: Cantonal and municipal taxes in the Canton of Jura
When: Ordinary declaration deadline March 31st (possible extensions)
Where: Canton of Jura, Switzerland
Who: Jura Cantonal Tax Administration (Service des contributions)
Amount: Progressive rates by income and wealth brackets; variable municipal multipliers

The Swiss tax system is divided into three levels: the direct federal tax (IFD) managed by the AFC/ESTV, the cantonal tax and the municipal tax, both of which are the responsibility of the cantonal administrations. In the Canton of Jura, as in all cantons, the cantonal tax law defines the income and wealth brackets, the basic rates and the permitted deductions. Jura municipalities then apply a multiplier (coefficient) on the net cantonal tax to determine the municipal tax due.

Three-level structure and skills

The IFD is identical for all Swiss taxpayers and is calculated on the federal taxable income. The Jura cantonal tax follows a progressive rate in brackets: increasing marginal rates are applied as taxable income (or taxable wealth) increases. The municipal tax does not have its own rate: it is the result of the cantonal tax multiplied by the municipal coefficient, which each municipality sets annually. This architecture makes the final tax burden different from municipality to municipality while remaining within the same canton.

The distinction of competences is rigid: AFC/ESTV manages IFD and VAT; the cantonal administrations (in the Jura the Service des contributions) manage cantonal and municipal taxes; UFAS/BSV deals with social security (AVS/AI/LPP) and does not set taxes; UST/BFS produces statistics and does not set rates.

Operational details

Aliquote, scaglioni e moltiplicatori comunali

Le aliquote cantonali del Jura sono pubblicate ogni anno nel tariffario ufficiale e si applicano per scaglioni di reddito netto imponibile (dopo deduzioni) e di sostanza netta imponibile. Non esiste un'aliquota unica: il sistema è progressivo a scaglioni, quindi la prima tranche di reddito è tassata all'aliquota più bassa, la tranche successiva all'aliquota superiore, e così via. L'imposta cantonale lorda che ne risulta viene poi ridotta degli eventuali abbuoni o crediti d'imposta cantonali per arrivare all'imposta cantonale netta.

Su questa base netta si applica il moltiplicatore comunale. Ogni comune del Jura delibera annualmente il proprio coefficiente (es. 1,45; 1,60; 1,30 ecc.). L'imposta comunale = imposta cantonale netta × moltiplicatore comunale. La somma di imposta cantonale netta + imposta comunale costituisce l'imposta cantonale/comunale complessiva. A questa si aggiunge l'IFD per ottenere l'imposta totale dovuta.

Deduzioni ammesse: principi federali e specificità cantonali

Le deduzioni seguono in larga misura i principi del diritto federale armonizzato (LIFD), ma il Cantone Jura può prevedere deduzioni supplementari o parametri propri (es. deduzioni per figli, per spese di guadagno, per premi LAMal/KVG, per versamenti nel pilastro 3a, per interessi passivi, per spese mediche eccedenti una franchigia). L'elenco preciso e gli importi massimi deducibili per l'anno d'imposta in corso sono indicati nelle istruzioni ufficiali della dichiarazione d'imposta giurassiana e sul portale dell'amministrazione fiscale.

Un aspetto pratico rilevante: i contributi sociali trattenuti alla fonte (AVS/AI/IPG 5,3% a carico dipendente, AD/AC 1,1%, LAINF/LAA secondo settore, LPP sul salario coordinato con aliquote per fasce d'età) riducono il reddito lordo per determinare il reddito netto imponibile. I premi LAMal/KVG non sono contributi salariali né tasse, ma sono deducibili entro i limiti cantonali.

Useful tools for your case

To verify your within/over 20 km tax scenario, use the net salary calculator and the tax return guide.

Key points

Deadlines, procedure and online portal

The ordinary tax return must be submitted by 31 March of the year following the tax year (unless extensions are granted upon request to the tax administration). The Canton of Jura provides the official portal for electronic declaration (e-tax/online declaration), which guides the taxpayer step by step: import of pre-filled data (salary certificates, bank certificates, etc.), manual entry of missing items, automatic calculation of the taxable amount and estimated tax, sending digitally signed.

Those who do not receive the pre-filled declaration or prefer paper can request the forms from the tax administration. After submission, the office issues the final taxation with the taxation decision (Veranlagungsverfügung/ décision de taxation). You can lodge a complaint with the competent appeal authority within 30 days.

# Taxpayer-friendly tools

To simulate the impact of income, deductions, municipality of residence and family situation, the site's salary/tax calculator allows you to compare scenarios. Those who have to coordinate IFD, cantonal/municipal and social security (AVS/LPP/pillar 3a) find an overview in the payroll calculator. For the actual declaration, the direct link to the Jura e-tax portal is the fastest channel.

Calcola la tua imposta stimata in Jura

Official sources: Cantonal tax multipliers and rates (FTA)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the deadline for filing a tax return in Canton Jura?: The ordinary deadline is 31 March of the year following the tax year. You can request an extension from the cantonal tax administration (Service des contributions) before the deadline.
How is the municipal tax calculated in the Jura?: The municipal tax is calculated by applying the municipal multiplier (coefficient set annually by each municipality) to the net cantonal tax. The formula is: municipal tax = net cantonal tax × municipal multiplier.
Where can I find the updated rates and brackets for the Canton of Jura?: The rates, brackets and deductions for the current tax year are published on the official website of the tax administration of the Canton of Jura (Service des contributions) and in the instructions attached to the tax return (on paper or on the e-tax portal).
Are LAMal/KVG premiums deductible in Jurassic cantonal tax?: Yes, LAMal/KVG premiums are deductible within the limits and under the conditions provided for by the cantonal tax law of the Jura. The maximum deductible amounts vary by tax year and family situation; the official instructions of the reference year should be consulted.
Can I submit the Jura tax return entirely online?: Yes, the Canton of Jura provides an official portal for electronic declaration (e-tax) that allows guided compilation, import of pre-filled data, automatic calculation and digitally signed submission.