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Increase in maximum pillar 3a deductions in the 2023 tax year.

Based on a people’s decision of 25 September 2022 the Swiss VAT rates are going to be increased. The increase of the VAT rates is planned to become effective as from 1 January 2024.

If the employer provides its employee with a business vehicle, which the employee may also use privately, this is deemed to be a supply that is provided by the employer. This supply is subject to the standard VAT rate and must be declared accordingly in the VAT return of the employer.