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Subsequent ordinary taxation

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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16 cantons

Nationwide coverage

How does it work?

01

Prepare your certificate

Have your annual salary certificate (Lohnausweis) ready. You will find boxes 11 and 12 there.

1 min

02

Calculate your savings

Enter the data from your salary certificate and find out how much you can recover

2 min

03

We prepare your TOU form

If it's advantageous, we generate your official pre-filled TOU form, ready to sign and send.

CHF 20

04

Canton response

Your canton confirms your switch to ordinary taxation.

4-8 weeks

05

Full tax declaration

We complete and send your full ordinary tax declaration.

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06

Receive your refund

Your money arrives directly in your account

3-6 months

Who can save by requesting ordinary taxation?

Common situation examples (indicative amounts)

Profile: Service worker

Cleaning, hospitality, catering

Example: Canton of Geneva

Typical situation

Single, daily transport costs

Common deductions

  • TPG subscription (CHF 70/month)
  • Work meals (CHF 15/day)
  • Supplementary health insurance

Estimated savings

CHF 1,800 - 2,400

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Profile: Construction worker

Construction, industry, logistics

Example: Canton of Vaud

Typical situation

Married, 1-2 children, work expenses

Common deductions

  • Work vehicle (20+ km commute)
  • Safety equipment
  • Childcare costs
  • Pillar 3a (max. CHF 7,056)

Estimated savings

CHF 2,500 - 3,500

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Profile: Healthcare worker

Health, home care, social services

Example: Canton of Fribourg

Typical situation

Single parent/dual income, 2+ children

Common deductions

  • Childcare (CHF 800-1200/month)
  • Mandatory continuing education
  • Transport costs (irregular hours)
  • Pillar 3a (max. CHF 7,056)

Estimated savings

CHF 3,000 - 4,200

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These amounts are estimates based on our calculation engine. Your personal situation may vary.

Frequently asked questions

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Yes, it is completely legal. This is the official Swiss process for recovering overpaid taxes. You are simply exercising your rights. Thousands of people do it every year.

Our calculator estimates your savings in 2 minutes. If it's advantageous, we generate your official pre-filled TOU form (CHF 20). All you need to do is print, sign, and send it.

The estimate is 100% free. If you want to switch to ordinary taxation, we generate your official pre-filled TOU form for CHF 20 — no hidden fees.

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