Vaud Tax Guide

Tax deductions and mandatory documents for your Vaud tax return.

Key upcoming dates

Official filing date

Initial deadline for tax return submission

15 March 2025

Tolerance period ends

No-request tolerance until 30 June for taxpayers with unlimited tax liability

30 June 2025

Last day to request extension

Free if requested by this date. Only e-Delai online generates acknowledgement.

30 June 2025

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Typical extension deadline(if granted)

Extended deadline if extension was granted

30 September 2025

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Data version: 2025-09-23

Tax Checklist

Complete list of mandatory supporting documents for your tax return.

8 items
  • Salary certificate(s) (all employers)
  • Balance sheet + profit and loss account (self-employed)
  • 3rd pillar A certificate(s)
  • + 5 more

Tax Deductions

Comprehensive guide to all available deductions and their limits.

21 items
  • Commuting costs
  • Meal expenses (lunch away from home)
  • Living away from home for work
  • + 18 more

Divorced/Separated Parents

Decision tree for splitting, family charges, childcare and maintenance.

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Tax Calendar

Important dates, deadlines, and tax season timeline.

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Forms Library

Download official tax forms and templates.

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