- The Federal Council proposes a temporary VAT increase to strengthen Switzerland’s security and defense.
- The VAT would rise by 0.8 percentage points from 2028 for ten years.
- This measure aims to provide additional funding for the army and security-related federal offices.
- The proposal requires constitutional and legal amendments, with a consultation period open until the end of May 2026.
- A referendum on the constitutional amendment is planned for summer 2027, targeting implementation by January 1, 2028.
Source: en.taxlawblog.ch
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
