Taxes for newcomers
Quellensteuer in plain words, canton Bern.
Quellensteuer
If you live and work here without a C permit, your employer deducts the tax at source.
Your tariff
Tariff A is single without kids, B a one-earner couple, C a two-earner couple, H single with kids. Your employer needs your civil status, children and religion. Report changes straight away: fines are possible. Ask for your tariff letter and check it.
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An ordinary assessment applies automatically at gross employment income of CHF 120,000 or more, net assets of CHF 150,000 or more, or other income of CHF 3,000 or more.
Mark 31 March
Below those limits you can apply for an ordinary assessment (with deductions) by 31 March of the following year. It is a forfeiture deadline. The same date applies to asking for a recalculation. Forms are on taxme.ch.
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Switching
You move to ordinary taxation with a C permit, citizenship, or marrying a Swiss citizen or C-permit holder.