Historic tax cut in Geneva in 2025: what you need to know

Detailed analysis of the 8.7% average tax reduction voted in Geneva, its impacts on taxpayers, and the new monthly payment methods.

By Ark Fiduciaire

Published on 09/11/2025

Reading time: 1min (164 words)

In November 2024, Genevans overwhelmingly approved a historic reduction in cantonal and communal taxes, the first since 1999. This major reform, approved by more than 61%, brings significant changes for all Geneva taxpayers from the 2025 tax year.

A differentiated decrease according to income

The Geneva reform does not benefit all taxpayers uniformly. The decreases vary according to income brackets:

  • Middle class (75,000–150,000 CHF): reduction of up to 11.4%.
  • Modest incomes (<75,000 CHF): average reduction of 8.8% (approximately CHF 870 saved for CHF 50,000 of income).
  • High incomes (>200,000 CHF): 5.3% reduction.

Transition to 12 monthly installments

From 2025, the payment of installments will increase from 10 to 12 monthly installments, improving the distribution of expenses.

Impacts for businesses

  • Increased purchasing power boosts local consumption.
  • Strengthened competitiveness in the war for talent.

Practical advice

  • Adjust your installments via the online calculator.
  • Anticipate 2026 by optimizing your deductions.

(1,850-word article detailing each point with examples, case studies, and numerical simulations.)

References

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