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Category Archives for Taxes

Understanding Wealth tax in Valais

Worldwide, this form of taxation is being debated and many countries have decided not to tax the capital saved by their taxpayers. Bad luck for the residents of Valais and more generally for the Swiss…

Communal income taxes in Valais

When talking about the canton of Valais, the first things that might pop into one’ s mind are the 4,000-meter-high peaks, the breathtaking (and ligament-cutting) ski slopes or the small villages full of genuine raclette…

Understanding cantonal income taxes in Valais

Before starting with a cheerful “Adieu, shall we have a drink or what?” (with a great Valais swiss accent), let’s take a few moments to go over the tax system in Valais. This will help…