File your tax return in Ticino with ease
Do you live or work in the canton of Ticino and want to file your tax return correctly and on time? On this page, you will find all the key information about deadlines, deductions, submission methods, and tax peculiarities in Switzerland’s Italian-speaking canton.
Submission deadlines in the Canton of Ticino
Private individuals:
The tax return must be submitted by April 30 of the following year.
Companies:
For companies, the deadline is usually June 30.
Extension: An extension can be requested in writing or online – generally until December 31 for private individuals and until January 31 of the following year for companies.
Note: Depending on the canton, fees may be charged for requesting an extension.
If the tax return is submitted late without an extension, reminder fees or fines may apply.
How do I file a tax return in Ticino?
You have two options for submitting your tax return in Ticino:
- Online with eTax TI: The cantonal portal allows you to fill out your tax return digitally, sign it electronically, and submit it together with supporting documents via upload.
- Paper form: Alternatively, the forms can be completed by hand or electronically, printed out, and sent by post.
Tip: Online submission is faster and more efficient — especially when all documents are complete.
Special features in the Canton of Ticino
The following tax peculiarities apply in the Canton of Ticino:
- Reduction of corporate income tax rate: As of 2025, the cantonal corporate tax rate for companies and cooperatives was reduced from 8% to 5.5%. This makes Ticino an especially attractive business location.
- Lump-sum taxation with high minimum assessment base: For individuals residing in Switzerland without gainful employment, Ticino offers lump-sum taxation based on living expenses.
- No inheritance or gift tax between spouses and direct descendants: The canton levies no inheritance or gift tax between spouses and direct descendants, simplifying wealth succession and making the system more family-friendly.
- Progressive income and wealth tax with harmonized minimum bases: Income and wealth are taxed according to the ordinary progressive scale, with fair gradations and minimum bases applying to both individuals and companies.
Support in special cases
Our tax specialists also support you with more complex tax matters – for example with:
- Relocation from German-speaking Switzerland or from abroad
- Cross-border commuter status and double taxation (Italy–Switzerland)
- Self-employment or secondary income
- Withholding tax with voluntary ordinary assessment (SOTA)
- Capital withdrawals from pension funds or life insurance policies
- Income or assets abroad
We ensure that your tax return is complete, accurate, and optimized from a tax perspective.
Let our professionals fill out your tax return in Ticino
Avoid mistakes and save time — our experienced tax professionals will prepare your tax return in Ticino individually, accurately, and efficiently. Even in cases with linguistic or international complexities.
Frequently asked questions
Below you will find answers to frequently asked questions about tax returns in Ticino.
How much does it cost to fill out the tax return in Ticino with Taxea.ch?
We offer various packages starting at CHF 99, which are tailored to your tax situation. You can apply for the subsequent ordinary tax assessment (SOTA) separately for CHF 80. Personal tax advice is available as an additional option. A consultation is included in the Prime package.
Which languages do you offer tax consultation services in?
We speak four languages and are there for you throughout Switzerland. Our multilingual tax specialists can advise you in German, French, Italian and English — ideal also for expats who are settling in Switzerland.
Are you also responsible for communication with the tax authorities?
Yes, with our Bestseller and Prime packages, we fully represent you vis-Ă -vis the tax authorities. This allows you to file your tax return without worries. After receiving the tax return, we will check it and discuss the results with you personally.
How does the collaboration with specialists work?
You enter your data and upload your documents to our online portal. Our specialists will then review everything, take full advantage of all deductions and prepare your tax return. Once you have approved it, we will file it digitally with the tax office and extend the deadline if necessary. Finally, we carefully check the tax assessment and respond to any queries.
Can you help me optimize my taxes?
With each of our packages, you benefit from our design of your tax return, which exhausts all possible deductions so that you only pay the necessary amount of tax. If you opt for our tax consultation service, we will advise you on all possible optimisation options, from pension deductions to professional expenses and individual tax benefits, to ensure you are in the best possible financial position in the long term.
Do you have any questions?
Professional support for your tax return in the Canton of Ticino — we are here to answer all your questions.