Simple, transparent Swiss tax calculations at your fingertips.
TaxCalc.ch is an easy-to-use web tool designed to help residents of Switzerland estimate their income tax. Instead of navigating complex government forms, you can get a quick and clear overview of your tax liability across different cantons and municipalities.
- Instant Estimations: Enter your salary and residency details to see your estimated tax bill in seconds.
- Canton & Municipality Support: Accounts for the unique tax rates of different Swiss locations.
- Social Security Breakdown: See exactly how much is going toward OASI (AHV), disability insurance (IV), and other mandatory contributions.
- Church Tax Toggle: Easily include or exclude church tax from your final calculation.
- Net vs. Gross: Understand the difference between what your employer pays and what actually lands in your bank account.
- Visit the Site: Open TaxCalc.ch in your browser.
- Enter Your Income: Input your annual gross salary.
- Choose Your Location: Select your Canton and Municipality (tax rates vary significantly by location!).
- Adjust Details: Select your marital status and whether you pay church tax.
- View Results: Get a beautiful, easy-to-read breakdown of your taxes and your final take-home pay.
Swiss taxes can be confusing because they happen at three levels: Federal, Cantonal, and Municipal.
- Planning to move? Compare how much tax you would pay in Zurich vs. Zug.
- Got a raise? See how much of that extra money you actually get to keep after "The Taxberg."
- Budgeting? Know exactly how much to set aside each month for your tax bill.
This project is built as a static web application, all calculations happen locally in your browser. Nothing is sent.
- Framework: React (built with Vite for a high-performance development experience)
- Styling: Tailwind CSS (for a clean, responsive, and modern UI)
- Icons: Lucide React
- Deployment: Optimized for static hosting (like Vercel, Netlify, or GitHub Pages)
This is an open-source project! If you find a bug, have a suggestion for a new feature, or want to help keep the tax rates updated:
- Open an Issue: Tell us what's wrong or what's missing.
- Spread the Word: If this tool helped you, share it with a friend!
- Submit a pull request
This tool provides estimates for informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, tax laws change frequently. Please consult with a professional tax advisor or the official Swiss tax administration for binding calculations.
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