Administrative and tax law

Health insurance, beware of the home! "My father, a 70-year-old Swiss citizen, was recently hospitalised in Switzerland. He left our country a long time ago and lives in neighbouring France, where he pays a modest rent. As a result, he no longer pays health insurance contributions in Switzerland, but he doesn't have...

Alcohol: on the boat too! "With this magnificent autumn, the season for aperitifs on the lake is deliciously prolonged... However, I was intrigued to hear several people tell me that there is no alcohol limit for boat drivers. How is that possible? Aline, Nyon You're right to be surprised: this dangerous belief...

Aid in the event of COVID-19 "My daughter was recently made redundant because her employer, a self-employed person, told her that he had no more work at this time of crisis and that he couldn't benefit from short-time working. I've heard about the huge sums released by the authorities. Isn't my daughter entitled to this? "Claude,...

How do you come to work here? "I'm of Polish origin and I love discovering the world. I have several friends in Switzerland who have suggested that I move to the Geneva region because of its very international quality of life, but I can only consider it if I have the opportunity to work in your country....

Come and study without waiting for my visa... " The University of Lausanne accepted me for a Bachelor's degree in economics in September 2015, and I'm taking all the necessary steps to enter Switzerland for third-country nationals. The problem is that my appointment with the Swiss representation in Algeria isn't until July, so I'm afraid I won't be able to get my visa until...

An employee doesn't have to pay business tax "I work in the restaurant trade in Geneva; my employer deducts business tax from my salary once a year. It seems to me that this tax is payable by the employer. Does he have the right to do this? Stéphane, Geneva Local business tax is a tax that helps businesses to...

TPG: is luggage acceptable? "I was astounded by a recent outcry from a Tribune reader about the behaviour of a bus driver who refused to carry a passenger returning from the airport with an ordinary suitcase on the grounds that she was carrying luggage! This...

Income and wealth tax: what's the difference? "Could you explain the difference between income tax and wealth tax? I've just received redundancy pay and I'd like to know how it will be taxed. Madeleine, Le Lignon Cantonal and federal taxation involves determining the amount of...

Taxation of income and wealth: what's the difference? "Can you explain the difference between income and wealth tax? How do I declare redundancy payments received from my employer?" Maggy, Vernier At federal level, the law on direct federal taxation (LIFD) governs income tax and wealth...