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Our analyses and news on accounting, taxation and business management.

Taxation7 July 2026

Tax value of real estate in Geneva: +12% in 2025, what changes for owners

The LEFI voted in 2023 increases the tax value of real estate by 12% for 2025. Geneva owners: impact on your taxable wealth and the supplementary property tax.

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Taxation7 July 2026

Rental value in Geneva: annual indexation confirmed and abolition planned for 2029

Since 2018, the rental value has been indexed annually according to the OCSTAT index. +1.7% increase in 2025. Federal abolition scheduled for 1 January 2029.

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Taxation7 July 2026

Dependent adult children in Geneva: relaxed conditions for cantonal tax since 2023

Since 2023, adult children no longer need to be students to be dependent in Geneva. Conditions: ≤25 years, income ≤CHF 16,197, wealth ≤CHF 92,432. FDT remains stricter.

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Taxation7 July 2026

Childcare costs: deduction up to CHF 25,000 in Geneva (and CHF 10,100 for federal tax)

The Geneva childcare ceiling rises from CHF 4,000 to CHF 25,000 per child. Federal tax remains capped at CHF 10,100. A March 2026 Federal Court ruling includes holiday camps.

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Taxation7 July 2026

VAT increase to fund the army: +0.5 points proposed by the Federal Council, what impact for Geneva SMEs?

The Federal Council proposes a 0.5-point increase in the standard VAT rate (from 8.1% to 8.6%) to fund the army for 12 years. Direct impact on invoicing, accounting systems and margins of Geneva SMEs.

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Business7 July 2026

Hiring your first employee in Geneva: social charges, insurance and obligations

AVS, LPP, LAA, LCA, maternity allowance: the complete guide to hiring your first employee in Geneva without mistakes.

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Accounting7 July 2026

Digitalising your SME's accounting: software, obligations and best practices in Geneva

Bexio, Abacus, Swisstax: how to choose your accounting software, what are the legal obligations and how to avoid the pitfalls of digital accounting.

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Pension7 July 2026

Pillar 3 in Geneva: 2026 tax deductions and strategies for SME directors

Up to CHF 7,258 in tax deductions per year with Pillar 3a. 2026 limits, payment strategies, advice for Geneva directors.

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Taxation3 July 2026

2026 tax deductions for SMEs: what directors overlook (and what it costs them)

Entertainment, mixed-use vehicle, training, interest, home office: review the deductions 8 out of 10 SMEs in Geneva fail to claim.

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