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Question 148 of 350 · Taxes and family support

If you do not agree with your tax bill, . . .

Wenn man mit der Steuerrechnung nicht einverstanden ist, . . .

Correct answer: D

  1. Ayou pay only half the amount for the time being.bezahlt man vorläufig nur die Hälfte des Betrags.
  2. Byou must send it back to the tax authorities.muss man sie an die Steuerbehörden zurück schicken.
  3. Cyou must report to the police.muss man sich bei der Polizei melden.
  4. Dyou can submit your objections in writing to the tax authority.kann man bei der Steuerbehörde schriftlich seine Einwände dagegen mitteilen.

Why

You can submit a written objection to the tax bill to the tax authority. The deadline is usually 30 days.

Common mistakes

A: you pay only half the amount for the time being.
You may not simply pay less. You must go through the objection procedure.
B: you must send it back to the tax authorities.
Simply sending it back is not enough. You must give written reasons for your objections.

Topic

Taxes and the tax return

With taxes, the state pays for its tasks, for example schools, roads, the police and social assistance. You pay taxes to the Confederation, the canton and the municipality. How much you pay depends on your taxable income and your assets. Anyone who earns or owns more pays more. Nationality or party membership play no role.

Living in Switzerland · Taxes and family support

Sources

Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.