Mortgage Interest Deduction: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how homeowners in Switzerland can reduce their taxable income by deducting mortgage interest payments from their annual tax return.
This scheme allows homeowners to subtract the interest paid on a mortgage from their total taxable income.
Who it's for
This is designed for homeowners who have a mortgage on their property.
What you get
You can deduct the interest payments you make on your mortgage from your taxable income. By subtracting these interest costs, you reduce the total amount of income that is subject to taxation.
What it costs you
There is no direct monetary cost to access this benefit. To use it, you must include the interest amounts in your reported annual tax return.
The catch to know
There is a specific requirement you must keep in mind: while you can deduct your mortgage interest, you are also required to declare the "rental value" of your home as income. This is referred to locally as Eigenmietwert. This means the tax benefit of the interest deduction is balanced against the imputed income value of living in your own home.
How to apply
- Identify the interest payments made on your mortgage.
- Include these interest amounts in your annual tax return.
- Ensure you also declare the rental value of your home as income.
- Follow the standard process for filing your annual tax return.