Swiss alpine cantons protest proposed second home tax

A proposed new Swiss tax on second homes, linked to the abolition of imputed rental values, is irresponsible, say some cantons. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox They argue that this solution is unfair, ill-conceived and economically damaging. On September 28, the Swiss people will vote on a new cantonal property tax. If it is approved, rental values for property owners will fall. + Will Switzerland finally do away with imputed rental-value tax on homeowners? What is your opinion? Join the debate: Swiss alpine and tourist cantons would be disproportionately affected, they said in a press release. Cumulative revenue losses would amount to around CHF277 million, around CHF150 million for the cantons and communes of Graubünden, Valais and Ticino alone. + Swiss divisions highlighted by imputed rent tax The proposal to introduce a new real tax to compensate for the loss of revenue from second homes is a false and ill-conceived solution, criticised the ... Full story here Are you the author? Previous post See more for 3.) Swissinfo Business and Economy Next post
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