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Taxes in Switzerland Bern
Canton Bern - Tax burden and rates by canton
Tax Rate
17.2%
Effective Tax Rate
Tax Index
110.0
CH = 100
Rank
#21
of 26 Cantons
vs. CH Average
+1.5%
Corporate Tax
18.9%
Wealth Tax
0.7%
Tax Burden Example
CHF 100'000 Income, Single Person, Bern
Federal Tax
2.3%CHF 2'345
Cantonal Tax
9.5%CHF 8'700
Municipal Tax
6.0%CHF 4'550
Church Tax
1.7%CHF 696
Total Tax Burden
CHF 16'291(17.2%)
Tax by Income
Effective Tax Rate Bern, Single Person
| Income | Estimated Tax | Effective Tax Rate | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHF 50'000 | CHF 7'310 | 14.6% | CHF 42'690 |
| CHF 80'000 | CHF 13'072 | 16.3% | CHF 66'928 |
| CHF 100'000 | CHF 17'200 | 17.2% | CHF 82'800 |
| CHF 150'000 | CHF 28'380 | 18.9% | CHF 121'620 |
| CHF 200'000 | CHF 41'280 | 20.6% | CHF 158'720 |
Note: Estimate excluding social contributions. Actual tax may vary.
Tax Types in Bern
Income Tax
The effective income tax in Bern is 17.2%. This is above the Swiss average of 15.7%.
Wealth Tax
The wealth tax rate is 0.7% of taxable net assets. Allowances and deductions vary by municipality.
Corporate Tax
Companies in Bern pay an effective corporate tax rate of approx. 18.9%.
Bern — Quick Facts
Population1'043'132
Tax Index110.0
Rank#21 / 26
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Sources
ESTV - Federal Tax Administration
Tax Burden 2024