Online tax declaration, this is what you need to know

More and more cantons have introduced the option of filing tax returns online. Instead of dealing with piles of paper, taxpayers can now fill out their tax return online and submit it with just one click. But what is needed for the online tax return and why is it worth it?

In various cantons, it is now possible to fill out the tax return online, upload attachments, and send it to the tax authorities with one click. But what are the advantages of submitting the tax return electronically and what documents are required for it?

Why the online tax return is worthwhile

Submitting a tax return online has several advantages. Thanks to the import of data from the previous year, a large part of the tax data is automatically carried over from the second year, which makes filling out the tax return much easier. However, the stored data is not only available once a year but can be accessed at any time and from anywhere. Taxpayers have round-the-clock access to their tax data. In addition, the usual paper chaos is eliminated with the electronic tax return. Instead, all relevant data can be stored centrally.

What you need for the online tax return

If you want to submit your tax return online, you need access to your canton's tax software. The corresponding login with a password will be sent to you along with the tax return. Some cantons, such as the canton of Zurich, even send taxpayers only the password letter to motivate them to submit electronically. In addition to access to the tax software, you also need all documents required to complete the tax return in electronic form. While some documents (e.g., bank statements, possibly salary certificates) are already available electronically, you will need to scan others.

Getting started with the online tax return

Not all cantons offer the possibility of an online tax return. If you plan to submit your tax return electronically, you should first visit your canton's tax website to find out if your canton offers this option at all. Submitting a tax return online has many advantages but can also be a challenge for people who are unfamiliar with taxes or software. Before you start with the tax return, you should first consider whether you want to fill it out yourself or prefer to outsource this task to a specialist. Those who leave the tax return to a specialist may not only save time and nerves but even money.

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