- The Swiss Federal Department of Finance adjusts tax rates and deductions for 2026 to counteract cold progression effects.
- Inflation since the last adjustment is 0.1 percent, measured by the national consumer price index.
- Changes include increased tax-free amounts for firefighting pay and gambling winnings.
- No changes in deductions due to low inflation, except for car travel costs, which will now follow the Touring Club Switzerland’s kilometer price.
- The car travel deduction increases to 75 cents per kilometer.
Source: news.admin.ch
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