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Taxes in Switzerland St. Gallen

Canton St. Gallen - Tax burden and rates by canton

Tax Rate
14.5%
Effective Tax Rate
Tax Index
92.7
CH = 100
Rank
#14
of 26 Cantons
vs. CH Average
-1.2%
Corporate Tax
16.3%
Wealth Tax
0.5%

Tax Burden Example

CHF 100'000 Income, Single Person, St. Gallen

Federal Tax
2.3%CHF 2'345
Cantonal Tax
8.0%CHF 6'950
Municipal Tax
5.1%CHF 3'600
Church Tax
1.5%CHF 556
Total Tax Burden
CHF 13'451(14.5%)

Tax by Income

Effective Tax Rate St. Gallen, Single Person

IncomeEstimated TaxEffective Tax RateNet Income
CHF 50'000CHF 6'16312.3%CHF 43'837
CHF 80'000CHF 11'02013.8%CHF 68'980
CHF 100'000CHF 14'50014.5%CHF 85'500
CHF 150'000CHF 23'92516.0%CHF 126'075
CHF 200'000CHF 34'80017.4%CHF 165'200
Note: Estimate excluding social contributions. Actual tax may vary.

Tax Types in St. Gallen

Income Tax

The effective income tax in St. Gallen is 14.5%. This is below the Swiss average of 15.7%.

Wealth Tax

The wealth tax rate is 0.5% of taxable net assets. Allowances and deductions vary by municipality.

Corporate Tax

Companies in St. Gallen pay an effective corporate tax rate of approx. 16.3%.

St. Gallen — Quick Facts

Population517'026
Tax Index92.7
Rank#14 / 26

Compare

St. Gallen14.5%
Zurich15.2%Thurgau12.8%Appenzell Ausserrhoden12.1%Appenzell Innerrhoden9.8%Graubunden13.8%

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Sources

ESTV - Federal Tax Administration
Tax Burden 2024