The tax rate in the Zurich municipalities

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. Annual comparisons are published in the online newspaper watson, how to save taxes in Zurich and how high the tax rate is in the respective municipalitiesWe follow these trends long-term and around our Simpletax Branches. But if you look at the constellations along the municipal borders, there are interesting things to note.

Dübendorf

On the “outskirts” on the border with Stettbach and in Dübendorf, the tax rate is 99% for 2021 and will remain so for 2022. While 20% more has to be paid in the city of Zurich, there are small upward adjustments in the neighboring communities of Dietlikon and Schwerzenbach (2-4% points). According to the calculations of watson.ch For the average earner, this means an additional cost of 60-120 francs. Moving is not an option. However, the city/agglomeration comparison does add up to around 600 francs and the neighborhoods often extend across the border with a comparable range of housing.

In 2024, there will be a reduction of 2% in Volketswil, an increase of 3% in Dietlikon, but the surrounding areas with Wallisellen, Maur, Fällanden and Uster will remain unchanged.

Bülach

Here the tax rate remains the same at 110%, only the neighboring municipality of Höri is reducing the rate slightly as of 2022.

city ​​of Winterthur

Winterthur has a higher tax rate than the city of Zurich (125%). All of its neighbors are lower, especially Wiesendangen (-35% points).

Here, the comparison at the municipal or city border already amounts to about 1000 francs per year for the average earner.

Cantonal Tax Office of Zurich

More current Tips for your tax return in Winterthur are available here.

tax rate in Regensdorf

In Regensdorf, which is almost as "expensive" as the city, everything remains the same. Regensdorf will remain at 2024% in 119, as it has been since 2019.

Tax rate in the Zurich municipalities around Wetzikon

Wetzikon is also stable in 2021/2022, only in Bäretswil a slight tax increase was decided. From 2024, Fischenthal will be 2% cheaper, Pfäffikon, Hinwil, Rüti, Wald and Bauma will remain the same.

Schlieren

Schlieren is slightly cheaper than the city and is largely in line with its neighbouring communities. Except in Wettswil, everything remains the same.

left bank of Lake Zurich communities

In Wädenswil and Thalwil there will be reductions of 2024% and 1% respectively in 2. Kilchberg is the municipality with the lowest taxes in the canton of Zurich. Horgen, Wädenswil and Richterswil are slightly more expensive in absolute terms than the municipalities closer to the city.

right bank of Lake Zurich communities

From Zollikon, Küsnacht, Zumikon, Erlenbach to Herrliberg there are tax reductions of 2% - 4%. Meilen, Männedorf, Hombrechtikon, Stäfa are slightly more expensive, but all lakeside communities are at a very low tax level of around 80%.

How much tax do I have to pay and what changes are coming?

At the Consultation You can address these questions in our branches or online. We will be happy to fill out your tax return and provide you with detailed information.

Further Information on tax returns in the canton of Zurich are summarized here for the current season.