Zurich Tax Guide

Tax deductions and mandatory documents for your Zurich tax return.

Key upcoming dates

Final extension deadline(if granted)

Final extension deadline if granted (municipal practice varies)

30 November 2025

Municipal portal
Initial filing deadline

Initial deadline for tax return submission

31 March 2025

First extension deadline(if granted)

First extension deadline if granted (municipal practice varies)

30 September 2025

Municipal portal

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Data version: 2025-09-23

Tax Checklist

Complete list of mandatory supporting documents for your tax return.

37 items
  • Salary certificates (and enclosures)
  • Employee participation statements
  • Signed annual financial statements (balance sheet, P&L, notes) — commercial bookkeeping
  • + 34 more

Tax Deductions

Comprehensive guide to all available deductions and their limits.

14 items
  • Professional expenses (flat-rate)
  • Commuting costs
  • Meal expenses (lunch away from home)
  • + 11 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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