Withholding tax: get your money back
Working in Switzerland? You may be paying too much tax. Calculate how much you can save.
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How does it work?
Prepare your certificate
Have your annual salary certificate (Lohnausweis) ready. You will find boxes 11 and 12 there.
Calculate your savings
Enter the data from your salary certificate and find out how much you can recover
We prepare your TOU form
If it's advantageous, we generate your official pre-filled TOU form, ready to sign and send.
Canton response
Your canton confirms your switch to ordinary taxation.
Full tax declaration
We complete and send your full ordinary tax declaration.
Receive your refund
Your money arrives directly in your account
Prepare your certificate
Have your annual salary certificate (Lohnausweis) ready. You will find boxes 11 and 12 there.
Calculate your savings
Enter the data from your salary certificate and find out how much you can recover
We prepare your TOU form
If it's advantageous, we generate your official pre-filled TOU form, ready to sign and send.
Canton response
Your canton confirms your switch to ordinary taxation.
Full tax declaration
We complete and send your full ordinary tax declaration.
Receive your refund
Your money arrives directly in your account
Who can save by requesting ordinary taxation?
Common situation examples (indicative amounts)
These amounts are estimates based on our calculation engine. Your personal situation may vary.
Profile: Service worker
Cleaning, hospitality, catering
Example: Canton of Geneva
Situation typique
Single, daily transport costs
Déductions courantes
- ✓TPG subscription (CHF 70/month)
- ✓Work meals (CHF 15/day)
- ✓Supplementary health insurance
Économies estimées
CHF 1,800 - 2,400
Profile: Construction worker
Construction, industry, logistics
Example: Canton of Vaud
Situation typique
Married, 1-2 children, work expenses
Déductions courantes
- ✓Work vehicle (20+ km commute)
- ✓Safety equipment
- ✓Childcare costs
- ✓Pillar 3a (max. CHF 7,056)
Économies estimées
CHF 2,500 - 3,500
Profile: Healthcare worker
Health, home care, social services
Example: Canton of Fribourg
Situation typique
Single parent/dual income, 2+ children
Déductions courantes
- ✓Childcare (CHF 800-1200/month)
- ✓Mandatory continuing education
- ✓Transport costs (irregular hours)
- ✓Pillar 3a (max. CHF 7,056)
Économies estimées
CHF 3,000 - 4,200
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