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Personal finance tips for Swiss households
Wealth Tax in Switzerland, Canton by Canton
Switzerland is one of the few countries that still taxes wealth. There is no federal layer, so the cantonal range shows through in full: CHF 885 to CHF 6,732 a year on CHF 1,000,000. Here is what is counted, what is not, and why the cheapest canton depends on how much you hold.
The Cheapest and Most Expensive Communes for Tax
We priced 1,988 Swiss communes for 2026 on the Federal Tax Administration engine. The spread on a single CHF 100,000 salary is CHF 14,086 a year, the federal share never moves, and the communal multiplier everyone quotes only works inside one canton.
How to Save Taxes in Switzerland (2026)
The deductions Swiss residents most commonly claim to pay less income tax, from Pillar 3a to pension buy-ins and commune choice. General info, not tax advice.
Quellensteuer Explained (Swiss Withholding Tax)
Taxed at source in Switzerland? A plain guide to Quellensteuer in 2026: who pays, how the rate works, tariff codes, and when you can file a return.
Swiss Salary Deductions Explained (2026)
From AHV to your pension fund and income tax: exactly what comes off a Swiss gross salary in 2026, with a worked example and a free calculator.