Commuter Tax Deductions: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how to reduce your taxable income by claiming deductions for your daily travel costs to work in Switzerland.
This scheme allows you to reduce the amount of income you are taxed on by accounting for the costs of your daily travel to your workplace.
Who it's for
This is available to workers who travel between their home and their place of employment.
What you get
You can claim a reduction in your taxable income based on the costs incurred during your commute. This effectively lowers the total amount of money you are taxed on at the end of the year.
What it costs you
To claim this, you must be diligent with your record-keeping. You will need to keep all receipts for public transport tickets or maintain a log of the distances traveled if you use a vehicle.
The catch to know
There are specific limits on how much you can deduct if you choose to claim travel expenses for using a car.
How to apply
- Collect all relevant receipts for public transport or log your vehicle mileage.
- Prepare your annual tax documentation.
- Report your travel costs to the relevant tax authorities.