New FTA Comparison 2026: Companies pay less Tax, individuals more – what it means for you
The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has published its cantonal comparison of the tax burden for 2026 – and the figures reveal a remarkable divergence: for legal entities, the direct taxes of cantons and municipalities average just under 9 percent of profit, and the trend is still downward. For individuals, by contrast, the tax take is rising: on average, direct taxes will claim almost one fifth of personal income in 2026. What is behind this development, and what does it mean in concrete terms for entrepreneurs and private individuals in Central Switzerland? An assessment.