When to hire Steuerguide.ch for your tax return?

Filling out a tax return yourself is often easy thanks to software. Anyone who does not mind the effort, is interested in the topic, and has no complex financial situations should absolutely do so. If you decide to work with steuerguide.ch, we support you in collecting all relevant documents, meeting deadlines, and filling out the tax return. With us, you save time and ideally money.

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When to consult a tax advisor?

There are situations in which the involvement of an expert (fiduciary or tax advisor) is advisable to avoid mistakes and exploit savings potential.

• Buying or selling real estate: Calculation of real estate gains tax, maintenance costs vs. value-enhancing investments.
• Inheritance or gift: Correct declaration and optimization of inheritance tax.
• Self-employment: Distinction between business and private assets, correct booking of expenses.
• Change of residence: Moving from abroad or moving away (withholding tax, partial-year tax liability).
• Complex financial situations: Securities, foreign accounts, or real estate abroad.
• Divorce or separation: Division of tax liability and deductions.
• Lack of time: If you want to save yourself the administrative effort.

We are happy to assist you with complex questions or handle the entire tax return for you.

Tax Deadlines Canton of Zurich

Taxable income and wealth are each declared for the past year (tax period). Here are the most important deadlines for private individuals in the Canton of Zurich:

Deadline for	Date	Remark
Submission of tax return	March 31st	Ordinary deadline for submitting the tax return (for the previous year).
Extension of deadline (free)	until September 30th	Can be requested online or in writing at the municipal tax office.
Further extension (free)	until November 30th	Can be requested online or in writing at the municipal tax office.
Provisional invoice	May / June	Dispatch of the provisional tax invoice for the current year.
Payment deadline	September 30th	Due date for direct federal tax (mostly) and state & municipal taxes.
Final invoice	Ongoing	After the tax return has been audited, the definitive assessment and final invoice are sent.

New for Taxes 2026 in the Canton of Zurich for Private Individuals

For the tax year 2026, there are some changes you should note. The Canton of Zurich regularly adjusts deductions and tariffs to reflect inflation and political decisions.

Area	Change / News	Effect
Cold progression	Adjustment of tax brackets to inflation	Prevents wage increases that only compensate for inflation from leading to a higher tax burden.
Child deductions	Increase in child deduction	Parents can deduct a higher amount from their income, relieving families of tax burdens.
Professional costs	Adjustment of flat rates for meals/travel	Possible slight adjustments to the maximum deductions for commuters and external meals.
Insurance premiums	Adjusted deduction caps	Check the new maximum amounts for the deduction of health insurance and insurance premiums.

Note: Please check the exact figures in the instructions for the 2026 tax return, as details can change at short notice.