If somewhere in Switzerland, the “provincial spirit” haunts, then in the case of the deadlines for the submission of the tax Declaration. Each Canton has its own rules as to when and for how long the submission may be extended.
In the US, President Trump (73) is considering due to the Corona pandemic, the shift in the national date for submission of the tax Declaration this year on the 15. April falls.
the National closing date – something that is not familiar with Switzerland, even in the case of the first input period, there are cantons, the decision to opt out. Most of the first period until 31. March. Some have moved the submission deadline, however, because of the Corona-crisis to the rear.
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Two examples: the Bern tax administration. New persons and self-employed persons must private the documents up to the 15. September 2020 submit. More time in the Canton of Zurich: Instead of the 31. In March, the tax return in 2019, up on 31 December each year. May be delivered. Thus, the financial Directorate intends to support heavily loaded families and individuals.
This applies to so-called natural persons, i.e., employees or retirees. For self-employed persons and companies, other time limits apply. The exceptions are: AI (30.4.), JU (29.2.), NE (28.2.), OW (30.4.), TG (30.4.), TI (30.4), VD (15.3.), ZG (30.4.). A special rule applies in the Canton of Lucerne, there is: 30 days after receipt of the tax Declaration filled in should lie with the municipality.
In many cantons, the appointment can be electronically move.
but This can also go wrong, like last year, in the city of Zurich. 31. March 2019 was a bright spring Sunday, as many Taxpayers better had to do as the tax return to be completed. Thus, the move appointment. But instead of a confirmation, an error message came up, the Website was overloaded. After all, The city showed itself to be accommodating and extended the date to the 1. April.