Question 192 of 350 · Taxes and family support
Dog owners must, for their dog, …
Besitzer eines Hundes müssen für ihren Hund …
Correct answer: C
Why
Dog owners must pay a dog tax to the municipality every year.
Common mistakes
- D: take out health insurance.
- Health insurance for dogs is voluntary. But in the canton of Zurich you need liability insurance for your dog.
- A: have a name.
- Giving a dog a name is usual, but not an obligation. The dog tax is an obligation.
Topic
With taxes, the state pays for its tasks, for example schools, roads, the police and social assistance. You pay taxes to the Confederation, the canton and the municipality. How much you pay depends on your taxable income and your assets. Anyone who earns or owns more pays more. Nationality or party membership play no role.
Living in Switzerland · Taxes and family support
Sources
Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.