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English-speaking tax advisor in Geneva

Geneva is the French-speaking canton with the highest tax burden, and the one where most expats live: permit B holders taxed at source, cross-border workers and new arrivals. We prepare your Swiss tax return in English, 100% digital, and tell you first whether filing one pays off. The quasi-resident status lets cross-border workers taxed at source claim the same deductions as Geneva residents, provided 90% of the household's worldwide income is taxed in Switzerland.

Updated October 2026

44.75%
Maximum marginal rate
Filing deadline
4
Main deductions

Main deductions - Canton of Geneva

Pillar 3a: up to CHF 7,258 for employees affiliated with a 2nd pillar pension fund (2026), CHF 36,288 for self-employed without a 2nd pillar

Professional expenses: flat rate of 3% of net salary (min. CHF 610, max. CHF 2,400) or actual expenses with supporting documents

Health insurance premiums: maximum deduction of CHF 6,264 for a married couple with children (Geneva scale)

Mortgage interest and property maintenance costs: fully deductible or flat rate of 10% to 20% of the imputed rental value depending on the age of the property

Frequently asked questions

How does the quasi-resident status work in Geneva?
The quasi-resident status is reserved for taxpayers subject to withholding tax in Geneva whose household earns at least 90% of its worldwide income in Switzerland. This status, obtained through a Subsequent Ordinary Taxation request (TOU), allows the deduction of actual expenses (pillar 3a, LPP buy-backs, childcare costs, alimony, etc.) instead of the flat-rate withholding tax scale. The request must be filed before of the following year. Note: since 2021, the TOU is irrevocable and applies until departure from the canton or obtaining a C permit.
What is the maximum tax rate in Geneva?
The maximum marginal tax rate in Geneva can reach approximately 44.75% when combining direct federal tax (max. 11.5%), cantonal tax, and municipal tax. This rate applies to the highest incomes and varies slightly depending on the municipality of residence. The City of Geneva applies a municipal surcharge of 45.5% of the base cantonal tax. The municipalities with the lowest tax rates in Geneva are Cologny, Collonge-Bellerive, and Vandoeuvres.
Can I request an extension for the tax return in Geneva?
Yes, it is possible to request additional time from the Geneva cantonal tax administration (AFC-GE). The extension request can be made online through the canton's e-services portal.

Taxed at source in Geneva? Read our complete guide to subsequent ordinary taxation (TOU): 31 March deadline, quasi-residents, DRIS/TOU form.

Municipalities served

CarougeLancyMeyrinVernierOnexThônexGrand-SaconnexPlan-les-Ouates

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Most common requests in the canton

Three situations we handle most often for taxpayers in this canton.

Homeowner in Geneva? Our guide to the abolition of the imputed rental value in 2029 explains what changes for your maintenance and interest deductions.

Taxed at source in Geneva? Our 2-minute TOU check estimates whether filing a tax return or the quasi-resident status gets you money back. English-speaking expat? See Swiss tax returns for expats.

Available services - Canton of Geneva

Tax Returns (Individuals)
Withholding Tax Refund & TOU (Permit B)
Cross-Border Taxation
New Arrivals & Expats
Real Estate & Capital Gains
Inheritance & Gifts
Retirement & Pension Planning
Crypto & Foreign Assets