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Tax
Kantonssteuer
Cantonal Tax
Simple Definition
Tax levied by the Canton (State). Rates vary wildly between Cantons (e.g. Zug vs Jura).
Why this matters to Expats.
The biggest chunk of your tax bill. Cantons compete for residents by lowering taxes. Zug, Schwyz, and Nidwalden are famous for low rates.
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