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The 15 BEPS action points explained
Bucher Tax AG, tax consultancy, tax advisor, Lucerne
19
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09
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2018

The 15 BEPS action points explained

In August 2018, the Federal Council adopted the Dispatch on the BEPS Convention. 
Profit tax
International tax law
BEPS
Deductions for bicycles and public transport
Bucher Tax AG, tax consultancy, tax advisor, Lucerne
04
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07
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2018

Deductions for bicycles and public transport

In its ruling of 21 September 2014, the Federal Supreme Court determined how to deal with bicycle deductions combined with deductions for public transport.
Income tax
Jurisprudence
Child alimonies are not always deductible
Bucher Tax AG, tax consultancy, tax advisor, Lucerne
28
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06
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2018

Child alimonies are not always deductible

In the Federal Court judgment of 12 February 2016, A did not fulfil the maintenance obligation as agreed and was subsequently pursued by E.
Income tax
Jurisprudence
Tax consequences of a divorce/separation
Bucher Tax AG, tax consultancy, tax advisor, Lucerne
18
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06
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2018

Tax consequences of a divorce/separation

Separations are an emotional and tense topic and are accompanied by various tax consequences.
Income tax
Divorce
Tax deferral for real estate
Bucher Tax AG, tax consultancy, tax advisor, Lucerne
30
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05
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2018

Tax deferral for real estate

In April 2008, complainant A sold a property in the Canton of Berne, which she occupied herself, at a profit of CHF 5,733,539.
Plot
Income tax
Tax Planning
Jurisprudence
Point in time of a land purchase
Bucher Tax AG, tax consultancy, tax advisor, Lucerne
30
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05
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2018

Point in time of a land purchase

According to the Federal Supreme Court, the relevant point in time for the acquisition of real property is the entry in the land register.
Jurisprudence
Plot
New rules for withholding taxes (as of 01.01.2021)
Bucher Tax AG, tax consultancy, tax advisor, Lucerne
30
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05
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2018

New rules for withholding taxes (as of 01.01.2021)

In 2018, the Federal Council decided to bring the Federal Act on the Revision of Withholding Tax on Income from Employment into force at the beginning of 2021.
Income tax
Forfeiture of the right to reimbursement (old law)
Bucher Tax AG, tax consultancy, tax advisor, Lucerne
23
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03
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2018

Forfeiture of the right to reimbursement (old law)

Since the beginning of 2019, the new Art. 23 VStG has been in force, which fundamentally changes the prerequisites of the reimbursement claim of WHT .
Jurisprudence
Withholding tax (WHT)
Capital contribution principle for inbound dividends
Bucher Tax AG, tax consultancy, tax advisor, Lucerne
23
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03
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2018

Capital contribution principle for inbound dividends

In his 2012 tax return, A declared the amount of Fr. 14,677.45 as a taxable dividend from his participation in X. AG with its registered office in Germany.
Jurisprudence
Income tax
Master File and Local File
Bucher Tax AG, tax consultancy, tax advisor, Lucerne
18
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12
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2017

Master File and Local File

The exchange of country-specific reports was designed as a minimum standard within the framework of the 13th action point of the BEPS project. 
International tax law
BEPS
Administrative Assistance
Acts against good faith are not subject to legal protection
Bucher Tax AG, tax consultancy, tax advisor, Lucerne
13
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11
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2017

Acts against good faith are not subject to legal protection

A. AG moved its statutory seat from the Canton of Lucerne to the Canton of Zug in 2009, while retaining a permanent establishment in U., Canton of Lucerne.
Jurisprudence
Profit tax
Tax exemption for sports associations
Bucher Tax AG, tax consultancy, tax advisor, Lucerne
13
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11
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2017

Tax exemption for sports associations

The Swiss Equestrian Federation applied for a tax exemption for state and direct federal tax because of the pursuit of public purposes.
Jurisprudence
Profit tax
Tax-free compensation for waiver of usufruct
Bucher Tax AG, tax consultancy, tax advisor, Lucerne
06
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09
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2017

Tax-free compensation for waiver of usufruct

On 1998, the ownership of the property was transferred to X's cohabiting partner by notarial certificate and X received a usufructuary right.
Jurisprudence
Income tax
Plot
Recordkeeping in conflict with the tax authorities
Bucher Tax AG, tax consultancy, tax advisor, Lucerne
05
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09
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2017

Recordkeeping in conflict with the tax authorities

The significance of the record-keeping obligation for self-employed persons according to a Federal Supreme Court ruling.
Jurisprudence
Income tax
Postal delivery of tax assessment notices abroad
Bucher Tax AG, tax consultancy, tax advisor, Lucerne
04
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09
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2017

Postal delivery of tax assessment notices abroad

In March 2009, C. GmbH requested the tax administration of the Canton of Valais to deliver the mail for its client directly to Linz.
Jurisprudence
International tax law
New reporting procedure for the withholding tax
Bucher Tax AG, tax consultancy, tax advisor, Lucerne
22
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08
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2017

New reporting procedure for the withholding tax

In 2017, the amendment to the Federal Law on the WHT came into force, which resulted in a new regulation of interest on arrears in the reporting procedure.
Withholding tax (WHT)
International tax law
Asset management or commercial lending?
Bucher Tax AG, tax consultancy, tax advisor, Lucerne
14
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07
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2017

Asset management or commercial lending?

A., as the owner of a sole proprietorship, declared 50 loans with a total amount of over CHF 30 million and claimed write-offs in the amount of CHF 690,063.05.
Jurisprudence
Income tax
Tax Planning
Lump-sum deduction for real estate
Bucher Tax AG, tax consultancy, tax advisor, Lucerne
14
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06
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2017

Lump-sum deduction for real estate

Complainants A. and B. were owners of several properties during the 2008 tax period.
Jurisprudence
Income tax
Plot
Deductions in the event of an early mortgage cancellation
Bucher Tax AG, tax consultancy, tax advisor, Lucerne
03
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05
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2017

Deductions in the event of an early mortgage cancellation

The Federal Supreme Court has granted a property owner a deduction for early repayment compensation in the event of mortgage termination.
Jurisprudence
Income tax
Plot
Replacement procurement for real estate companies
Bucher Tax AG, tax consultancy, tax advisor, Lucerne
22
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03
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2017

Replacement procurement for real estate companies

When does the replacement acquisition requirement apply in the monistic property gains tax system?
Jurisprudence
Plot
Profit tax
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