Cross-border · Module 17

Where do you
pay taxes?

As a cross-border commuter your taxation follows your home country's agreement.

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Placing the tax right
Basic mechanics

Withholding tax

Withholding taxstraight from the salary
Employerdeducts it
Agreementsets the split
By country

Different rules

Neighbourseach its own agreement
Splithome country and/or Switzerland
Home officecan matter
Good to know

Don't forget deductions

Pillar 3acheck the deduction
Pension buy-incan pay off
Assessmentreclaim tax
Important

Avoid double taxation

Pay twiceavoidable
Creditthanks to the agreement
Declare correctlyin both countries
Good to know

Are you paying too much tax?

💡 First step: Where cross-border commuters pay tax depends on the home country's agreement – with pillar 3a, pension buy-ins and correct declaration, much can often be optimised.
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