US EditionSwitzerland Votes to End ‘Marriage Penalty’ in Historic Tax Referendum
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Switzerland receives a tax system independent of civil status. Double earners no longer have to pay a lot of taxes illegally. This is a success for the FDP and bitter for the middle party.
In the future, all couples will be taxed individually in Switzerland, regardless of their marital status.
The Federal Act on Individual Taxation calls for uniform taxation – regardless of the civil status.
Switzerland scraps ‘marriage penalty’ tax in landmark referendum
Swiss voters have approved a nationwide reform that changes how married couples are taxed, replacing the long-standing joint assessment system with individual taxation for each spouse. The move could raise taxes for households where only one partner earns a high income. The decision, made through a national referendum on Sunday, marks a major shift in the country’s tax policy and follows years of debate over whether the previous rules discourage…
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