Ticino Withholding Tax Rates 2026 | Frontaliere Ticino

Ticino Withholding Tax Rates 2026 — 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 · Cross-border tax & pension specialists

The 2026 Canton Ticino withholding tax rate tables show the exact percentages applied to cross-border worker salaries, broken down by tax table (A for single, B for single with children, C for married, H for single parent), income bracket, number of children, and religious affiliation.

For new cross-border workers under the 2024 New Agreement, the withholding rate is reduced to 80% of the ordinary table rate for residents within 20 km of the border. Workers beyond 20 km pay the full 100% rate. The tables on this page reflect these adjustments.

Understanding your exact withholding rate is essential for salary negotiations and financial planning. The tables can be cross-referenced with the payslip simulator to verify that your employer is applying the correct deduction to your monthly salary.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between withholding tax tables A, B, C, and H?
Table A: single without children. Table B: married with single-earner household. Table C: married with dual-earner household. Table H: single parent (widowed, divorced, separated or unmarried with dependants). Each table has different rates reflecting the personal situation.
Does the tax table depend on the Italian municipality of residence?
No. The Swiss withholding tax table depends mainly on marital status and number of children. The Italian municipality matters for Italian taxation, not for the Ticino withholding tax class.
Why can the tax percentage on the payslip differ from the simulator?
The most common causes are: wrong tax table applied, children not registered, 13th salary effects, bonuses, pay period differences, or discrepancies between the annual gross and the monthly gross used by payroll.