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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?