Which of these is one of the most important cantonal and municipal taxes?
Was gehört zu den wichtigsten Kantonssteuern und Gemeindesteuern?
Correct answer: A
- A Wealth taxVermögenssteuer
- B Tobacco taxTabaksteuer
- C Private taxPrivatsteuer
- D Mobile phone taxHandysteuer
Why
The canton and the municipality tax wealth, that is savings and property. This is one of their most important taxes.
Common mistakes
- B: Tobacco tax
- Tobacco tax is levied by the Confederation, not by the canton or the municipality.
Topic
In Switzerland, the Confederation, the canton and the municipality levy taxes. The most important taxes for the canton and the municipality are income tax and wealth tax. You pay income tax on your wages and other income. You pay wealth tax on savings and property, for example a house.
Canton and municipality of Zurich
Offices, school and social services
Sources
Last checked: September 2026
Question 196 of the official question list of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.