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Tax Declarations (Individuals) in Geneva

We prepare and optimize your tax return, whether you are an employee, self-employed, or a retiree. Our expertise covers all deductions allowed by the cantonal and federal tax authorities, in order to legally reduce your tax burden. Each declaration is reviewed by a specialist before submission.

Updated February 2026

44.75%
Maximum marginal rate
Filing deadline
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Main deductions

Filing a tax return in Switzerland is an annual obligation for every resident taxpayer. The Swiss tax system is complex: it combines a direct federal tax (IFD) with cantonal and communal taxes that vary considerably from one location to another. Each canton applies its own tax rates, deductions, and deadlines.

At MyTaxAdvisor, our certified tax experts handle your entire tax return. We methodically analyze your personal and professional situation to identify all deductions you are entitled to: pillar 3a contributions (up to CHF 7,258 in 2025), LPP buybacks, actual professional expenses, health insurance premiums, mortgage interest, continuing education costs, and many more.

Our process is fully digital: you submit your documents via our secure platform, our experts prepare your return while maximizing your deductions, and you approve it before submission. Each return is reviewed by a second expert to ensure accuracy and maximum optimization.

Whether you are an employee with a straightforward situation or self-employed with multiple income sources, we tailor our approach to your profile. Our fees are tax-deductible as private wealth administration expenses, which reduces the effective cost of our services.

Key deductions — Canton of Geneva

Pillar 3a: up to CHF 7,258 for employees affiliated with a 2nd pillar pension fund (2025), 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

What documents do I need to provide for my tax return?
The essential documents include: your salary certificate, bank statements as of , pillar 3a certificate, health insurance premiums, professional expense receipts, and if applicable, mortgage statements and invoices for property renovation work. Our platform guides you step by step so you don't forget anything.
What is the deadline for filing my tax return?
The deadline varies by canton: for Neuchâtel; for Vaud and Bern; for Geneva, Valais, Fribourg, and Jura. A free extension is generally available until upon simple request to the cantonal tax authority.
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.