While many younger people and families are faced with the question of “rent or buy”, homeowners are often faced with the question of what to do with the property when their personal situation changes and their own use is no longer the focus: rent or sell? The reason for this could be a change of residence, the children ...

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The deferral of the property gains tax in the canton of Zurich makes it easier to purchase a replacement property when moving to a new home. Using the canton of Zurich as an example, the following table shows the three cases in which the tax is completely deferred, partially deferred or must be paid immediately and in full. Optimize the deferral of the property gains tax ...

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Simpletax has published a revised property gains tax checklist. It lists the most important documents and receipts for completing the tax return quickly. Property gains tax checklist: what deadlines apply? At most cantonal tax offices, the deadline for submitting the tax return is only 30 days. Depending on the property and documentation, the receipts can fill up files. Therefore, it is advisable to check with the tax office ...

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How safe is my money? The risk of loss is not only the sudden total failure of the bank as the account holder's debtor, but also a gradual loss due to taxes, fees or investment risks. How safe is my money from loss? In the event of a bank's bankruptcy, deposit protection applies up to 100 francs in Switzerland. Abroad, there is ...

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In principle, there is no obligation for private individuals to keep their tax returns and tax documents. Self-employed individuals, on the other hand, must keep tax documents relevant to their business. It is advisable for everyone to keep their own original documents until the final tax assessment is received. Are there any exceptions to the tax return? The big exception is the self-employed, who document their income and expenses and provide receipts for them. ...

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Press release Dübendorf, 1 February 2023: For over 20 years, SimpleTax Tax services at fair prices in Switzerland. With clients ranging from working people and pensioners to expats, the Swiss company has established itself as one of the largest experts in the field of tax consulting. The company now offers SimpleTax also offers straightforward, holistic financial advice. ...

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