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Question 197 of 350 · Offices, school and social services

Which of these is one of the most important cantonal and municipal taxes?

Was gehört zu den wichtigsten Kantonssteuern und Gemeindesteuern?

Correct answer: D

  1. AWithholding taxVerrechnungssteuer
  2. BAlcohol taxAlkoholsteuer
  3. CCustoms dutiesZölle
  4. DIncome taxEinkommenssteuer

Why

Income tax on wages is the most important source of revenue for the canton and the municipality.

Common mistakes

A: Withholding tax
Withholding tax on interest is levied by the Confederation.
B: Alcohol tax
Alcohol tax is levied by the Confederation.
C: Customs duties
Customs duties are a matter for the Confederation.

Topic

Cantonal and municipal taxes

In Switzerland, the Confederation, the canton and the municipality levy taxes. The most important taxes for the canton and the municipality are income tax and wealth tax. You pay income tax on your wages and other income. You pay wealth tax on savings and property, for example a house.

Canton and municipality of Zurich · Offices, school and social services

Sources

Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.