VAT Return: Effective vs. Flat-Rate
Compare the effective method with the flat-rate (Saldosteuersatz) method.
- VAT due, flat rate
- CHF 13'404
- Cheaper method
- Effective
- Difference
- CHF 3'204
How it works
Compares the effective method and the flat-rate method for VAT returns. Under the effective method you deduct input tax on purchases. Under the flat-rate method you pay a fixed percentage of turnover and cannot deduct input tax. The calculator shows which gives less tax.
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