Tax tips for Employees
Saving Swiss taxes is easier than ever. iqtax automatically calculates the most advantageous travel expense deduction — whether public transport subscription or mileage rate — and optimizes all other professional expenses for maximum results.
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Commuter deductions and professional expenses
As an employee, you can deduct all costs that are directly related to your work. This includes travel costs between home and work as well as additional costs for food outside if you are unable to go home at noon. While the federal government deducts travel expenses on CHF 3,300 limited, many cantons allow significantly higher amounts or even unlimited deductions for public transport.
Exclusively with iqtax: You don't have to worry about tariff zones or kilometers. iqtax automatically calculates the distance and costs for public transport for you, based on where you work and live. This ensures that you always deduct the maximum allowable amount without having to calculate yourself.
Pensions and insurance
Deposits into Pillar 3a are one of the most effective ways to save taxes. In 2026, employees with a pension fund can have up to CHF 7,258 Deduct fully from taxable income. In addition, lump sums can be claimed for health insurance premiums and interest on savings capital. Voluntary purchases into the pension fund (2nd pillar) to close contribution gaps are also highly effective for tax purposes.
Other career costs and continuing education
For work equipment such as laptops, specialist literature or workwear, the tax office usually grants a lump sum deduction of 3% of the net salary (at least CHF 2,000, max. CHF 4,000). Higher effective costs can also be deducted upon proof. In addition, job-related training and continuing education costs are subject to the federal government up to an amount of CHF 13,000 deductible per year.
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iqtax exists to bring tax returns in Switzerland up to date with the latest technology. Instead of struggling through endless forms or hiring expensive tax advisors, AI takes care of the entire process. Fast, digital, and completely stress-free.
With iqtax, you can complete your tax return in just a few minutes. Thanks to artificial intelligence, there is hardly any need to transfer data manually, which minimizes sources of error on the one hand and maximizes optimization opportunities on the other. You can conveniently submit your completed tax return at the touch of a button. Check out here how iqtax works.
You can upload your documents with iqdocs directly to the platform or photograph them with your smartphone using the iqtax app. All documents are automatically recognized, and transferred to your tax return.
Usually only a few minutes. iqtax automatically reads your documents, so you hardly have to enter anything manually.
Yes. Our tax assistant answers your questions directly in the app. In addition, you can choose our expert tax return service, where an expert will provide you with personal 1:1 support or prepare your entire tax return for you.
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If you are self-employed and run a sole proprietorship, you currently cannot file your tax return via iqtax. In this case, we recommend our Expert Tax Return service. Our tax professionals will handle your return and provide individual guidance.
Zurich is the first integrated canton. Additional cantons be connected gradually throughout 2026. Nationwide coverage across Switzerland is planned within the next 1–2 tax periods.
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