Inheritance & Gift Tax Estimate
Estimate cantonal inheritance tax; spouses and direct descendants are exempt in most cantons.
- Estimated tax
- CHF 30'000
- Net inheritance
- CHF 270'000
- Net inheritanceCHF 270'000 · 90 %
- Estimated taxCHF 30'000 · 10 %
How it works
Inheritance and gift tax in Switzerland depends on the canton and on your relationship with the person who leaves the estate. Close relatives often pay less or nothing. The calculator gives a rough estimate; the rules are complex and vary by canton.
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