"I couldn’t help but wonder: how complicated is the Swiss tax system really…?"

Welcome to Tax and the City – the blog and podcast from taxum AG, your personal tax boutique in the heart of Zurich.

This is about something that affects us all, but that few people really like to talk about: taxes. Easy to understand, relevant to everyday life, and with a touch of humor - for reading and listening.

Whether you’re an expat just arriving in Switzerland or a self-employed individual navigating issues like AHV, VAT, and tax returns - we bring clarity to complex questions. Without complicated jargon. Instead, with professionalism, style, and genuine expertise.

It’s now also available as a podcast - personal, clear, and to the point.

Tax and the City stands for personalized service rather than anonymity, and for a boutique approach rather than mass processing.

Because we believe that good tax advice doesn’t have to be dry. It should be relevant - and to the point. Whether it’s on our blog or in our podcast, the main thing is that it sticks.

You can listen to the podcast here

Tax return checklist - as simple as it gets

I couldn't help but wonder: what reveals more about life - the tax return or the handbag...? Designer clutch, tote bag, briefcase or shopper: perhaps one of the biggest mysteries is what women put in their bags. Well... it depends. There are a few essentials that every woman (and, honestly, every man) needs. But otherwise, the handbag adapts to your life. And you know what: it's the same with taxes. Our tax return checklist will help you to remember the most important things

Julia Tatje

2 days ago5 min read

Becoming self-employed in Switzerland

I couldn't help but wonder: Is becoming self-employed like being newly single...? When it no longer fits, a break-up can feel really liberating. Suddenly we are independent again and we can design our lives the way we want to. This doesn't just apply when a relationship comes to an end: starting self-employment also means more freedom. Becoming self-employed in Switzerland is pretty easy. However, being and remaining successful is not a given - just like being happy as a newl

Julia Tatje

2 days ago6 min read

Quellensteuer Schweiz. Ein Junge im Abendlicht vor Schweizer Bergkulisse mit einem Holz-Herz

Understanding Swiss withholding tax

I couldn't help but wonder: what does it cost to fall in love with Switzerland...? Enjoying chocolate with a view of snow-covered mountains in St. Moritz, tasting regional wines in Lavaux and shopping on Bahnhofsstrasse in Zurich until your credit card catches fire: falling in love with Switzerland is easy. But if you stay to earn money here, sooner or later you will have to take off your rose-coloured glasses and take a look at the withholding tax. Because even with our bigg

Julia Tatje

2 days ago5 min read

The Swiss tax system: simple, not complicated

Mit der Steuer ist es wie in der Liebe: Alles kann so einfach sein – oder kompliziert. Wir helfen Ihnen, das Schweizer Steuersystem lieben zu lernen.

Julia Tatje

2 days ago5 min read