- Swiss Federal Council released the 2026 draft budget on August 20
- Includes integrated tasks and financial plan for 2027 to 2029
- Proposes a 0.5 percent increase in the standard VAT rate from 2027
- Other VAT rates will increase proportionally
- Additional 0.5 percent increase if the cap on married couples’ pensions is lifted
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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