The planned pension tax on pillar 3a and pension fund withdrawals is causing a stir in Switzerland. With this tax increase as part of the relief package, the federal government wants to abolish tax advantages in pension provision. Read the article to find out what this could mean for your pension provision and what you need to know about it.
A purchase into the pension fund is subject to a blocking period for your lump-sum withdrawal. Find out how you can make effective use of the three-year rule and benefit from special tax advantages in Zurich.
Can I transfer money to the pension fund with pillar 3a?
Part-time employees often ask us this question.
We explain what is possible, whether it makes sense and what the consequences are.
As we have already written, “the more you pay into the pension fund, the more you get out”. Although your employer chooses your pension fund, you have a choice with many pension funds. You can voluntarily choose a higher savings option, make a pension fund purchase or make an early…