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Withholding tax, tax returns, refunds and allowances: what changes for cross-border workers in Switzerland.

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105 articles on taxes, newest first.

• Refunds 730: now also compensable with substitute taxes in F24

  According to what was communicated in May 2026, tax substitutes can recover refunds from the 730 model by offsetting them in F24 also with some substitute taxes on salaries

• Cantonal tax comparison Switzerland 2026 canton Basel

  2026 comparison of cantonal rates in Switzerland: focus on Basel with data on AD/AC 1.1%, LAINF 0.7-1.5%, LPP 7–18% and border deductibles €10,000.

• Cantons and rates: 2026 comparison and optimisation strategies

  Cantonal tax rates in Switzerland vary greatly between different cantons and brackets. The canton of Zurich is one of those that requires the most attention when it comes to taxes.

• Glencore increases profits and revenues in the semester

  The trading and mining company recorded a strong increase in profits and revenues in the first half of 2026

• Swiss Parental Leave Paid Duration and Rules

  Complete guide to maternity and paternity leave in Switzerland: duration, daily allowance, contributions and regulatory framework for workers.

• Emigrating from Switzerland: what happens to taxes after departure

  After leaving Switzerland in May 2025, the payment of taxes does not always end. Here is what the legislation provides for those who move abroad.

• Return to Switzerland without a job: what to know first

  In December 2024, the SBI received 240 requests for information for re-entry. The rights and procedures for those looking for work upon return.

• Swiss, turnover rises, profit falls

  Swiss's turnover increased by 3.2% in the first half of 2026, but operating profit decreased by 3.2%.

• Cars in Switzerland: decline in July, BYD electric boom

  Registrations fell by 3.2% in July, but electrification continues. BYD overtakes Tesla in the Swiss electric car market.

• They earn over a million francs a year – that's where they live

  Zurich is in the lead, with 482 millionaires in income, followed by Zug. But Lugano also stands out, with 99 millionaires of income.

• Cantonal tax: comparison 2026 and focus on the canton of Vaud

  Analysis of cantonal tax rates for 2026, differences between Swiss cantons and specific focus on the tax system of the Canton of Vaud.

• Foreign income, checks on the way: how to avoid double taxation

  New rules for frontier workers: exemptions, deductibles and how to avoid double taxation.

• Medacta still growing, revenues increase in the first six months

  The group based in Castel San Pietro (TI) achieved a turnover of 368 million euros in the first half of 2025, an increase of 7% compared to the same period of the previous year.

• Work and location: the Tax Office clarifies the rules

  Switzerland applies a source levy reduced to 80% of the ordinary tax. The monitoring of smart working is regulated by the maximum limit of 25% of total working hours.

• Temporary work increases again in Switzerland

  The number of hours worked in the temporary work sector increased by 1.5% in the first half of 2023 compared to the same period of the previous year.

• Frontier teleworking: tax and social security limits

  Italy-Switzerland frontier workers: teleworking follows two distinct thresholds. Find out how tax 25% and social security 49.9% affect taxes and contributions.

• Sulzer: 10% cut in costs and personnel in Chemtech

  The Sulzer industrial group announces a restructuring for the Chemtech division after a 22% drop in orders in the first half.

• Complete guide to looking for a job in Switzerland from abroad

  Taxes, laws, procedures: everything you need to know to look for work in Switzerland as a border worker

• Sika: turnover at 5.59 billion in the first half

  The Zughese group Sika closed the half-year with a turnover of CHF 5.59 billion. Positive organic growth and high forecasts for the current year.

• Sulzer: fewer orders in the first half, but operating profit grows

  The Swiss group recorded a decline in orders in the first half of 2026, but operating profit increased by 9.7%.

• Tax declaration in Switzerland: Practical guide

  Complete guide to tax reporting in Switzerland with cantonal deadlines, allowable deductions and online procedure administered by AFC/ESTV.

• Taxes at source: here's who will pay the most in Switzerland in 2024

  Detailed analysis of the changes related to taxes at source in Switzerland and who will suffer an increase during the reference period.

• Ticino blocks border health tax restaurants

  The Canton of Ticino is ready to reduce or suspend refills for border municipalities due to the health tax imposed by Lombardy.

• Why do so many Swiss people ignore the Tutor in Italy?

  The New Frontier Agreement provides for the creation of an exemption regime from the payment of personal income tax in Italy for Swiss border workers.