The introduction of individual taxation of spouses in Switzerland would create new inequalities, says an all-party group launching a referendum. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The referendum was launched against the indirect counter-proposal to a popular initiative, which the group labels as deception. Individual taxation would not lead to greater equality, the group argues. Instead it would penalise families, since married couples with only one income or very different incomes would be taxed significantly more than couples with two similar incomes. Families, single people and the middle class would be the most affected, while double-income earners would benefit instead. Individual taxation would also be a "huge bureaucratic monster" due to the additional administrative burden of CHF1.7 million due to more tax returns being processed, the group adds. In the summer session, parliament recommended a yes vote for the popular initiative 'For Fair Taxes' ...
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