Federal Council Discusses Pension Increase, Tax Incentives, and Various Proposals
Parliament discusses pension enhancement and investment stimulator - The Swiss Federal Council is focusing on enhancing pension benefits and stimulating investment growth.
In an upcoming session, the Swiss Federal Council could offer insights on several matters, including a potential pension increase, a proposed tax relief for companies, and laws enhancing childcare flexibility, as well as improved mattress recycling.
Let's delve deeper into one of their key discussing points:
Tax Relief for Companies
The government intends to introduce a program that may accelerate tax depreciation for investments. In a similar context, New Zealand has initiated the "Investment Boost" concept, where companies can deduct 20% of the tax book value of new assets in the year of acquisition. The purpose of this measure is to stimulate economic growth and incentivize companies to strengthen their capital expenditure strategies. This optional initiative applies to new assets obtained starting May 22, 2025, excluding residential property and fixed-life intangible property [3][5].
However, it must be clarified that if the "Investment Booster" refers to a different initiative, the provided information might not precisely answer your question. It is essential to have more details or context to ensure a relevant response.
At the same time, the Federal Council is discussing various topics for 2025, including the global minimum tax and other tax changes [1].
[1] Source for Switzerland's discussion points[3] Source for New Zealand's Investment Boost details[5] Source for enhanced clarity on New Zealand's Investment Boost
- The Federal Council's discussion on tax relief for companies includes a proposal to accelerate tax depreciation for investments, similar to New Zealand's "Investment Boost" concept, aiming to stimulate economic growth and incentivize companies to invest.
- This potential Swiss initiative, if implemented, would allow companies to deduct a certain percentage of the tax book value of new assets in the year of acquisition, starting from May 22, 2025, excluding residential property and fixed-life intangible property.
- Besides tax relief for companies, the Federal Council is also discussing various policy matters in 2025, including the global minimum tax and other tax changes.
