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The objective of the Department of Finance is a taxation of the population and the economy that is as moderate as possible. This further increases the attractiveness of the Canton of Zurich as a place to live and work. It also includes a simple, easily understandable process when it comes to filling in the tax declaration.
Objective of the legislature
«Canton and municipalities persist in the existing tax competition. The taxes take into account the principle of solidarity, upholding the taxpayers’ willingness to contribute.»
Government Council of the Canton of Zurich, objectives of the 2023–2027 legislature
Strengthen our resource potential
The Canton of Zurich offers high-quality business locations and a stable, reliable resource potential.
A targeted tax strategy is intended to maintain the attractiveness of the Canton for legal entities and individuals.
Moderate tax burden
The Department of Finance has the tax burden assessed regularly. The Steuerbelastungsmonitor (tax burden monitor), published annually, ensures transparency and shows the position of the Canton of Zurich regarding taxes compared to the other cantons.
In the Canton of Zurich, taxation on income is below the national average. Taxation of the middle class especially is significantly more moderate than in a majority of the other cantons.