Cross-border · Module 17

Where do you
pay taxes?

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

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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