The tax return ...
Die Steuererklärung ...
Correct answer: B
- A describes the procedure for paying the tax.beschreibt das Vorgehen bei Abgabe der Steuer.
- B shows the taxpayer's financial situation to the tax authority.weist die finanzielle Situation des Steuerzahlenden gegenüber der Steuerbehörde aus.
- C provides proof of lottery winnings to the tax authority.belegt gegenüber der Steuerbehörde die Lotteriegewinne.
- D describes how to fill in the forms for the tax authority.beschreibt, wie man die Formulare für die Steuerbehörde ausfüllen muss.
Why
In the tax return, you state your income, assets and deductions. This shows the tax authority your financial situation.
Common mistakes
- C: provides proof of lottery winnings to the tax authority.
- You do also declare lottery winnings, but the tax return covers your whole financial situation.
- D: describes how to fill in the forms for the tax authority.
- How to fill in the forms is explained in the guide (Wegleitung), not in the tax return itself.
Topic
With taxes, the state pays for its tasks, for example schools, roads, the police and social assistance. You pay taxes to the Confederation, the canton and the municipality. How much you pay depends on your taxable income and your assets. Anyone who earns or owns more pays more. Nationality or party membership play no role.
Living in Switzerland
Taxes and family support
Sources
Last checked: September 2026
Question 128 of the official question list of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.