Swiss Passport

Question 99 of 350 · Taxes and family support

What does an individual's tax burden depend on?

Von was hängt die individuelle Steuerbelastung ab?

Correct answer: A

  1. Aon taxable income and assetsvom steuerbaren Einkommen und Vermögen
  2. Bon membership of a political partyvon der Mitgliedschaft bei einer Partei
  3. Con nationalityvon der Nationalität
  4. Don membership of an authorityvon der Mitgliedschaft in einer Behörde

Why

Taxes are based on economic capacity. Taxable income and assets are what count.

Common mistakes

C: on nationality
Nationality does not determine the amount of tax. For foreign nationals with certain permits, only the way the tax is collected changes (withholding tax).

Topic

Taxes and the tax return

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.