Tax Quiz (cross-border guide)
Tax Quiz — free tools and expert guides for cross-border workers (frontalieri) between Switzerland and Italy. Compare salaries, tax, LAMal health insurance, pensions, and cost of living in Ticino. Updated 2026.
By Frontaliere Ticino Editorial Team
The weekly tax quiz tests cross-border worker knowledge on taxes, deductions, permits, and regulations. Each week 5 questions are selected from the pool: Swiss and Italian taxation, AVS/LPP contributions, LAMal health insurance, and G/B work permits.
Questions cover real scenarios: cantonal withholding tax rates, IRPEF franchise for new cross-border workers, pillar 3a deductions, unemployment obligations, and quasi-resident status. Scores contribute to gamification achievements.
New questions are added regularly to reflect legislative changes. Each wrong answer links to the relevant guide section, turning every mistake into a focused learning opportunity.
This page is part of Frontaliere Ticino, the reference platform for cross-border workers between Switzerland (Canton Ticino) and Italy. Find practical tools, updated data, and verified information.
Content is designed to help cross-border workers make informed decisions about taxation, pensions, transportation, cost of living, and administrative procedures.
All tools and data are updated for the 2026 fiscal year, reflecting the New Bilateral Tax Agreement between Switzerland and Italy, current AVS/LPP contribution rates, and Canton Ticino withholding tax tables.
The platform covers the complete cross-border worker lifecycle: from obtaining your G or B permit and opening a Swiss bank account, to filing your annual tax returns in both countries, planning your AVS and LPP pension, and comparing the cost of living on both sides of the border.
Frequently asked questions
- How does the weekly tax quiz for cross-border workers work?
- Each week the quiz selects 5 multiple-choice questions from a pool covering Swiss and Italian taxation, AVS/LPP contributions, LAMal health insurance and G/B work permits. Every answer includes a detailed explanation of the underlying mechanism, so the quiz works both as an assessment and a learning tool.
- What is the AVS/AHV contribution rate charged to a cross-border worker in Switzerland?
- The AVS (1st pillar) rate charged to the employee is 5.3% of gross salary. The employer pays an identical amount, for a combined contribution of 10.6%.
- How many pillars does the Swiss pension system have and what do they cover?
- The Swiss system rests on 3 pillars: AVS/AI (1st pillar, mandatory state pension), LPP (2nd pillar, occupational pension through the employer) and voluntary individual savings (3rd pillar, 3a/3b).
- Can cross-border workers choose between Swiss LAMal and the Italian national health service?
- Yes: within 3 months of starting employment, cross-border workers exercise the right of option between Swiss LAMal health insurance and the Italian national health service (SSN). The choice is irrevocable for the entire duration of the employment relationship.
- How often must the G permit for cross-border workers be renewed?
- The G permit is valid for 5 years for EU/EFTA citizens and is renewed automatically as long as the employment relationship with the Swiss employer continues, with no need to file a new application.