Swiss Tax e-newsletter - June 2021
Discover the recent tax news in our newsletter (content in French)
Cryptocurrencies: Swiss tax treatment and associated risks
The rise in the price of certain virtual currencies since the end of 2020 has been much in the news lately and attracted many investors. For example, in May, Dogecoin even recorded a one-off price increase of more than 24,000% over one year. The hype surrounding this currency, created in 2013 and presenting itself as a "joke", may be surprising. However, it is a perfect example of how important cryptocurrencies have become to the markets in recent years.
Agricultural taxation: old reflexes can be costly!
Agricultural taxation has changed significantly in recent years, so that farmers are faced with important tax challenges for which it is necessary to ask the right questions at the right time in order to avoid heavy tax burdens. Anticipation of these issues coupled with good planning can greatly reduce the tax impact, especially at the end of the activity or the transfer of the farm business.
VAT and Covid-19 - what impact for today and tomorrow?
When the Covid-19 pandemic suddenly plunged the world into a major crisis, the various administrations had to react in record time to provide help and support to the economic players affected. Thus, the Confederation, the cantons and the various administrations had to put in place aid measures that could vary according to the activity of the beneficiary company. As these different measures are granted by public authorities, there may be repercussions in terms of VAT.
