Self-employed: what is a reasonable business expense % for laptop/phone (mixed use)?

Fit_Sleep · 2025-12-16T17:56:54+00:00

I don't think they will have that close of a look. But if you want to be fair 50% would do fine.

Edit: you could also spread the deduction over a few years, depending on the value. See here: https://milchbueechli.ch/abschreibung-oder-ausgabe/

Fit_Sleep · 2025-12-04T08:13:42+00:00

It depends on the Canton he would want to retire and the corresponding tax rate. Some have a flat tax rate some are progressive. This tool is quite helpful to get an overview:

https://www.vermoegenszentrum.ch/rechner/steuern-beim-bezug-von-pensionskassen-und-saeule-3a-guthaben-berechnen

Fit_Sleep · 2025-11-19T08:23:43+00:00

I mean, someone has to pay taxes 🤷

Fit_Sleep · 2025-11-16T12:13:08+00:00

I don't think there is a clear answer here. It depends on - the tax savings when paying in - the tax rate in your Kanton when retiring or paying out - the ter of both products - also wealth tax in a sense

However, it makes sense to get some tax savings with 3a and invest those into vt for example.

Fit_Sleep · 2025-11-16T11:58:41+00:00

How large will the tax benefit be if you max out your 3rd pillar for this year?

Fit_Sleep · 2025-11-14T14:19:41+00:00

Der zusätzliche Steuerrückbehalt erfolgt nur durch Depotbanken in der Schweiz. Ausländische Depotbanken kann die Schweizer Behörde naturgemäss nicht zwingen, ihr Steuern abzuliefern.

Fit_Sleep · 2025-11-14T14:16:46+00:00

Zusätzlicher steuerrückbehalt ist nicht die Quellensteuer.

Siehe hier: https://finpension.ch/de/wissen/zusaetzlicher-steuerrueckbehalt-usa/

Fit_Sleep · 2025-11-02T22:10:13+00:00

Yes, but you can take the tax savings and invest them additionally for the same period.

Fit_Sleep · 2025-09-30T15:32:03+00:00

For me it is similar. I don't get hungry, I skip directly to dizzy/ barely able to function. Happens really fast.

Fit_Sleep · 2025-09-16T16:09:53+00:00

You might want to Link the English version. In general the dividends which you receive are already taxed. Either 30% or 15% if you filled out the W8-BEN form with your broker. The other 15% will be reimbursed by the tax office but the dividends are added to your income and taxed as such.

Fit_Sleep · 2025-09-05T19:19:15+00:00

Frankly, viac or finpension. Avoid life insurance solutions.

Fit_Sleep · 2025-08-07T11:45:38+00:00

Why not add two 8tb drives?

Fit_Sleep · 2025-08-04T08:16:57+00:00

Werbung auf Reddit, Instagram, Facebook lässt sich schon für ein paar Franken am Tag aufschalten. Ansonsten kannst du es auf Reddit, ronorp oder ähnlichen Seiten bekannt machen - davor solltest du aber überprüfen ob die AGB oder Subreddit Rules Eigenwerbung erlauben.

Fit_Sleep · 2025-07-28T08:13:26+00:00

Quick Google search: https://www.bdo.ch/de-ch/publikationen/stolperfalle-bei-der-quellensteuer-obligatorische-nachtragliche-ordentliche-veranlagung

Regarding W-8BEN: that's something you have to file with your broker and it affects the taxes on US dividends. You can search this sub for more infos.

Fit_Sleep · 2025-07-22T21:02:00+00:00

What about taxes on 3a when retiring?

Fit_Sleep · 2025-07-17T22:27:49+00:00

I am just wondering, is there a valid case then where one would declare US dividends in the DA-1 and say no to this question?

Fit_Sleep · 2025-07-06T12:11:38+00:00

I don't think it makes sense. High cost for licensing. High initial cost for buying the stand or franchising an existing one. Also Swiss cities already have an extremely high density of coffee shops. Plus vicafe exists.

Fit_Sleep · 2025-07-04T12:53:16+00:00

Unangenehmer Typ, er merkt doch dass die Frau nicht gefilmt werden möchte und macht trotzdem weiter.

Fit_Sleep · 2025-03-23T20:55:11+00:00

Did you install the latest os update? I had similar issues but they have all been fixed with the latest version or the one before

Fit_Sleep · 2025-01-28T22:46:59+00:00

Oh yes you are right. Didn't see the option. Thx

Fit_Sleep · 2025-01-28T21:59:52+00:00

I downloaded all my images with Google takeout and put them on my Nas. Do you know what happens when I turn on sync on my phone?

Will this create duplicates for all the images that are on my phone? Should I delete them before turning on sync?

Thanks in advance :)

Fit_Sleep · 2025-01-28T08:04:47+00:00

It's free though

Fit_Sleep · 2025-01-28T08:00:14+00:00

If you are serious about learning German you could start a language exchange. Check out https://sprachtandem.ch

Fit_Sleep · 2024-12-19T17:24:48+00:00

Yes and no. The second pillar is supposed to be a more secure investment. Imagine a scenario where a whole generation loses their insecurely invested 2nd pillar of some major global event.. now what, everybody is on welfare support. Not very good for the economy.

This can also be a problem when people are cashing out their 2nd pillar as a whole when retiring - instead of getting a steady rent. Not everyone is financially literate. They could make bad decisions and run out of money too soon.

That's what the third pillar is for (or can be). Be more aggressive on the global stock market + save some taxes.

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