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Taxes in Switzerland Basel-Stadt
Canton Basel-Stadt - Tax burden and rates by canton
Tax Rate
18.5%
Effective Tax Rate
Tax Index
118.3
CH = 100
Rank
#25
of 26 Cantons
vs. CH Average
+2.8%
Corporate Tax
20.2%
Wealth Tax
0.8%
Tax Burden Example
CHF 100'000 Income, Single Person, Basel-Stadt
Federal Tax
2.3%CHF 2'345
Cantonal Tax
10.2%CHF 9'550
Municipal Tax
6.5%CHF 5'000
Church Tax
1.9%CHF 764
Total Tax Burden
CHF 17'659(18.5%)
Tax by Income
Effective Tax Rate Basel-Stadt, Single Person
| Income | Estimated Tax | Effective Tax Rate | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHF 50'000 | CHF 7'863 | 15.7% | CHF 42'137 |
| CHF 80'000 | CHF 14'060 | 17.6% | CHF 65'940 |
| CHF 100'000 | CHF 18'500 | 18.5% | CHF 81'500 |
| CHF 150'000 | CHF 30'525 | 20.3% | CHF 119'475 |
| CHF 200'000 | CHF 44'400 | 22.2% | CHF 155'600 |
Note: Estimate excluding social contributions. Actual tax may vary.
Tax Types in Basel-Stadt
Income Tax
The effective income tax in Basel-Stadt is 18.5%. This is above the Swiss average of 15.7%.
Wealth Tax
The wealth tax rate is 0.8% of taxable net assets. Allowances and deductions vary by municipality.
Corporate Tax
Companies in Basel-Stadt pay an effective corporate tax rate of approx. 20.2%.
Basel-Stadt — Quick Facts
Population196'735
Tax Index118.3
Rank#25 / 26
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Basel-Stadt18.5%
Sources
ESTV - Federal Tax Administration
Tax Burden 2024