New tax strategy: Bern government wants to cut taxes by 2030

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Compared to the other cantons, the tax burden in the canton of Bern is high to very high, the government council announced on Thursday. Bern is the most expensive in an intercantonal comparison, especially for low incomes, due to a “very strong” tax progression. Measures are also needed in the field of profit tax. Bern has the highest maximum profit tax rate of all cantons.

The strategy must be “implementable and realistic”. The cantonal government would like to take advantage of the scope of the regular financial planning process, such as higher revenues from the federal financial equalization. The government council currently refuses to limit the canton’s range of services or put together aid packages, the government said.

In 2030, the government wants to reduce the tax rate for private individuals from the current 3,025 to at least 2.90. This would amount to a tax reduction of approximately 200 million francs. For companies, the system must be reduced from 2.82 to 2.38 in 2027. The canton calculated that this would mean a loss of revenue of approximately 100 million francs for the canton.

According to the communiqué, the government council also wants to investigate how progress can be leveled off. This would ease the burden on low-income people. To achieve this, the government wants to provide a maximum of 200 million francs in support. The municipalities would also have to contribute a tax reduction of up to 100 million francs.

The Grand Council will probably discuss the Governing Council’s report during the next spring session. The revision of the tax law is scheduled for 2027.

(SDA)

Source:Blick