Across much of Europe, individual taxation has become the norm. On March 8, Swiss voters will decide whether to replace the current system of joint taxation of married couples with individual taxation, an approach already familiar to most Swiss living abroad. In Mexico, “we are taxed based on our individual personal income. It doesn’t matter if your income comes from salary, dividends, rents, etc.,” wrote Martha, who took part in our online debate on the reform of taxation for married couples. >> Take part in the discussion below In Switzerland, married couples are currently taxed jointly on the basis of a single tax return. On March 8, the people will vote on a reform which, if adopted, would require each spouse to file their own tax return. The bill, which has been approved by parliament, aims to end the so-called “tax penalty” on marriage. Ahead of the vote, we wanted to find out what systems are in place in the different countries where Swiss citizens abroad live. The responses ...
