In the catchment area of ​​our branches in the canton of Zurich, little has changed in most municipalities. The changes considered between 2021 and 2024 for the tax rate in the Zurich municipalities show a general trend towards lower taxes. The online newspaper watson publishes annual comparisons on how to save taxes in Zurich and how high the ...

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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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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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Cryptocurrencies, also called cryptos (cryptocurrencies, tokens), are assets that must be declared in the tax return. This applies to all currencies. Income, on the other hand, is taxable if, for example, tokens are mined. For federal tax purposes, cryptocurrencies are subject to direct federal tax, withholding tax and stamp duties. How is the tax assessment carried out? The assessment depends on whether the ...

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Real estate, imputed rental value and income tax (Owned Real Estate / Property Tax) Anyone who has realized their dream of owning their own apartment or house must pay tax on this advantage. In the regular tax return, the so-called imputed rental value is declared as income and the market value as assets. The mortgage interest or the mortgage debt is deducted from this. Tax optimization consists in ...

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Negative interest rates and costs for managing movable private assets PostFinance has recently started sending its customers a letter containing "tax-relevant" information. This is the "Fee Statement for the 2021 tax year". The letter sums up the costs for account management, expenses and credit fees. Credit fees reflect the -0.75% interest rate that various banks charge from ...

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