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Swiss Alliance Triggers Referendum on Individual Taxation Reform

10/10/2025

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A non-partisan Swiss alliance submitted 65,672 signatures on October 9, 2025 to trigger a referendum on individual taxation.
The reform, passed by parliament, is set for a March 2026 vote.
Support comes from the Swiss People’s Party and the Swiss Farmers’ Association.
The alliance says the proposed system would require married couples to file two tax returns, increasing administrative burdens.

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Story summary

A non-partisan Swiss alliance submitted 65,672 signatures on October 9, 2025 to trigger a referendum on individual taxation.
The reform, passed by parliament, is set for a March 2026 vote.
Support comes from the Swiss People’s Party and the Swiss Farmers’ Association.
The alliance says the proposed system would require married couples to file two tax returns, increasing administrative burdens.