Charitable Donation Tax Deduction
Donations are deductible up to 20 % of your net income (federal tax).
- Estimated tax saving
- CHF 560
- Net cost of the donation
- CHF 1'440
How it works
Donations to recognised charities can be deducted from taxable income, up to a cap set by the canton. The calculator applies the cap to your donation and shows the tax saved at your marginal rate.
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