Swiss Tax Map

Wealth Tax Structure

The wealth tax in Switzerland is progressive, meaning the tax rate increases with your net wealth. The system uses a "Base Tax" (Einfache Staatssteuer) which is then multiplied by the communal and cantonal multipliers.

Note: Use the calculator on the main map to see the exact effective rate for your specific municipality.

Income Tax Structure

Income tax in Switzerland is also progressive. The federal government, cantons, and municipalities all levy income taxes. The table below shows the base tax rates before applying municipal and cantonal multipliers.

The Swiss Tax System

Switzerland has a unique federalist tax system with three levels of taxation: federal (Confederation), cantonal, and municipal. Each of the 26 cantons has its own tax law, and approximately 2,120 municipalities can set their own tax multipliers.

Income Tax (Impôt sur le revenu)

All cantons levy a comprehensive income tax covering employment income, self-employment, pensions, investment income, and property income. For married couples, the Swiss system uses global family taxation — the incomes of both spouses living in the same household are combined. Income tax rates are progressive in most cantons, meaning higher incomes face higher tax rates, though the exact brackets and progressivity vary significantly between cantons.

Wealth Tax (Impôt sur la fortune)

Switzerland is one of the few countries with a wealth tax on individuals. All cantons and municipalities tax net wealth (total assets minus debts) including property, securities, bank accounts, vehicles, and business assets. Personal household items are exempt. Wealth tax is assessed annually on December 31st. Tax-free thresholds vary widely between cantons (CHF 51,000 to CHF 402,000 for married couples).

Deductions

Taxpayers can deduct professional expenses, social insurance contributions (AHV/IV/EO/ALV), pension contributions (2nd and 3rd pillar), debt interest, and insurance premiums. Social deductions for married couples, single parents, children, and dependents also apply but vary significantly between cantons.

Data Sources

• Tax Multipliers: Official 2025 data sourced from the Federal Tax Administration (ESTV).
• Base Tax Rates: Derived from the Official Tax Act (§ 45 StG) and current cantonal tables.
• Geographic Data: Municipal boundaries provided by swisstopo (swissBOUNDARIES3D).

Calculation Formula

The total tax bill is calculated using the following formula:

Example: If the Base Tax is CHF 100, the Cantonal Multiplier is 100%, and the Municipal Multiplier is 119%, the total tax is CHF 219.

Our Mission

Tax systems in Switzerland can be complex due to the federalist structure. This tool aims to make tax transparency accessible to everyone living in or moving to Canton or to Switzerland.

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