Geneva tax return 2026: fiduciary GeTax expertise for residents and quasi-residents
From gathering annual certificates to final verification of your ICC and IFD tax assessment notices, our Geneva fiduciary firm handles your entire tax return with full AFC compliance.
31 March 2026
Ordinary AFC deadline (fiduciary extension available to 30 June / 30 Sept)
CHF 7,258
Annual Pillar 3a deduction ceiling for LPP-affiliated employees
0.5%
Geneva threshold above which unreimbursed medical expenses are deductible
30 days
Review and verification of the final assessment notice after AFC issuance
Structured fiduciary tax filing for Geneva taxpayers
Whether you are a resident employee (B permit, C permit, Swiss citizen), self-employed, property owner, or cross-border worker eligible for Subsequent Ordinary Assessment (TOU), every GeTax schedule involves cantonal rules that directly impact your marginal tax rate.
Property owners and international asset holders
We prepare intercantonal and international wealth and income allocations so that properties outside Geneva remain exempt from Geneva tax (rate progression only) while optimizing the allocation of your mortgage debt and interest.
Real estate expense optimization (flat rate vs actual costs)
Annual comparison for each property between the Geneva flat-rate deduction and full deduction of maintenance, energy renovation works and building insurance premiums.
Recovery of 35% Swiss federal withholding tax
Complete securities schedule (bank accounts, dividends, investment funds, equities) ensuring full refund or credit of the 35% federal anticipatory tax.
Pension audit integrated into your tax file
Precise calculation of the tax savings achievable for the current year through LPP buybacks and the Geneva Pillar 3a / Pillar 3b combination.
Summary of GeTax 2026 deductions (Canton of Geneva)
| GeTax schedule | Geneva ICC amount / rule | Federal IFD amount / rule | Eligible taxpayers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat-rate professional expenses | 3% of net salary (min 608 / max 1,716) | 3% of net salary (min 2,000 / max 4,000) | All employees |
| Commuting / transport costs | Up to CHF 500 (ICC) | Up to CHF 3,200 (IFD) | Commuting employees |
| Away-from-home meal allowance | CHF 15 / day (max CHF 3,200 / yr) | CHF 15 / day (max CHF 3,200 / yr) | Employees unable to eat at home |
| Medical and dental expenses | Portion > 0.5% of net income | Portion > 5% of net income | Costs unreimbursed by LAMal |
| Charitable donations | Up to 20% of net income | Up to 20% of net income | Recognized Swiss tax receipts |
Our 4-step advisory methodology
Initial audit and eligibility check
Comparative modeling of optimization levers
Compliant preparation and electronic filing
Assessment verification and multi-year follow-up
Frequently asked questions
Technical answers to your questions
As soon as your individual gross annual salary exceeds CHF 120,000, or if you hold taxable wealth or non-withheld income (real estate, securities), you become subject to mandatory Subsequent Ordinary Assessment.
Upon confirming your appointment, we send you a tailored document checklist. You may hand over your documents in person at our Grand-Saconnex office or upload them securely.
Our fees are quoted transparently upfront based on file complexity (single employee, family with children, real estate or investment portfolio) during the complimentary initial assessment.
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