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Taxes in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden

20 municipalities compared

Calculated by taxoo from ESTV tax data, tax years 2023 to 2026

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Household

1 Adult, 0 Kids, 80k, income CHF 80’000: CHF 9’580 tax a year in the median municipality of the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden.

% of income
11.97%
Rank among the cantons
17 of 26
Rank 1 is the lowest tax burden.
Compared with the Swiss median
-CHF 901
Swiss median CHF 10’481
Change since 2023
-CHF 561
-0.70 pp

1 Adult, 0 Kids, income CHF 100’000: CHF 13’688 tax a year in the median municipality of the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden.

% of income
13.69%
Rank among the cantons
15 of 26
Rank 1 is the lowest tax burden.
Compared with the Swiss median
-CHF 1’602
Swiss median CHF 15’290
Change since 2023
-CHF 771
-0.77 pp

1 Adult, 0 Kids, 150k, income CHF 150’000: CHF 25’802 tax a year in the median municipality of the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden.

% of income
17.20%
Rank among the cantons
15 of 26
Rank 1 is the lowest tax burden.
Compared with the Swiss median
-CHF 3’820
Swiss median CHF 29’622
Change since 2023
-CHF 1’170
-0.78 pp

1 Adult, 1 Kid, income CHF 100’000: CHF 8’465 tax a year in the median municipality of the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden.

% of income
8.46%
Rank among the cantons
18 of 26
Rank 1 is the lowest tax burden.
Compared with the Swiss median
+CHF 648
Swiss median CHF 7’817
Change since 2023
-CHF 721
-0.72 pp

1 Adult, Retired, income CHF 50’000: CHF 5’572 tax a year in the median municipality of the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden.

% of income
11.14%
Rank among the cantons
19 of 26
Rank 1 is the lowest tax burden.
Compared with the Swiss median
+CHF 59
Swiss median CHF 5’513
Change since 2023
-CHF 416
-0.83 pp

2 Adults, Retired, income CHF 100’000: CHF 12’595 tax a year in the median municipality of the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden.

% of income
12.60%
Rank among the cantons
20 of 26
Rank 1 is the lowest tax burden.
Compared with the Swiss median
+CHF 575
Swiss median CHF 12’020
Change since 2023
-CHF 953
-0.95 pp

2 Adults, 0 Kids, income CHF 160’000: CHF 20’515 tax a year in the median municipality of the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden.

% of income
12.82%
Rank among the cantons
18 of 26
Rank 1 is the lowest tax burden.
Compared with the Swiss median
-CHF 750
Swiss median CHF 21’265
Change since 2023
-CHF 1’311
-0.82 pp

2 Adults, 2 Kids, income CHF 150’000: CHF 13’913 tax a year in the median municipality of the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden.

% of income
9.28%
Rank among the cantons
19 of 26
Rank 1 is the lowest tax burden.
Compared with the Swiss median
+CHF 341
Swiss median CHF 13’572
Change since 2023
-CHF 1’243
-0.83 pp

Where the tax goes

  • Federal tax9%CHF 906
  • Cantonal tax43%CHF 4’089
  • Municipal tax48%CHF 4’585
  • Federal tax12%CHF 1’701
  • Cantonal tax41%CHF 5’651
  • Municipal tax46%CHF 6’336
  • Federal tax19%CHF 5’014
  • Cantonal tax38%CHF 9’800
  • Municipal tax43%CHF 10’988
  • Federal tax7%CHF 621
  • Cantonal tax44%CHF 3’698
  • Municipal tax49%CHF 4’146
  • Federal tax6%CHF 330
  • Cantonal tax44%CHF 2’471
  • Municipal tax50%CHF 2’771
  • Federal tax11%CHF 1’429
  • Cantonal tax42%CHF 5’264
  • Municipal tax47%CHF 5’902
  • Federal tax14%CHF 2’845
  • Cantonal tax41%CHF 8’330
  • Municipal tax46%CHF 9’340
  • Federal tax7%CHF 1’027
  • Cantonal tax44%CHF 6’075
  • Municipal tax49%CHF 6’811

Church tax is not included in these figures.

Federal tax is the same in every municipality for a given household.

Rank 17 of 26 among the cantons, below the Swiss median

  • ZugCHF 3’358
  • Appenzell Ausserrhoden (median)CHF 9’580
  • Swiss medianCHF 10’481
  • NeuchâtelCHF 13’436

Rank 15 of 26 among the cantons, below the Swiss median

  • ZugCHF 5’349
  • Appenzell Ausserrhoden (median)CHF 13’688
  • Swiss medianCHF 15’290
  • NeuchâtelCHF 18’850

Rank 15 of 26 among the cantons, below the Swiss median

  • ZugCHF 12’893
  • Appenzell Ausserrhoden (median)CHF 25’802
  • Swiss medianCHF 29’622
  • NeuchâtelCHF 34’767

Rank 18 of 26 among the cantons, above the Swiss median

  • ZugCHF 1’384
  • Swiss medianCHF 7’817
  • Appenzell Ausserrhoden (median)CHF 8’465
  • NeuchâtelCHF 11’504

Rank 19 of 26 among the cantons, close to the Swiss median

  • ZugCHF 1’215
  • Swiss medianCHF 5’513
  • Appenzell Ausserrhoden (median)CHF 5’572
  • NeuchâtelCHF 7’735

Rank 20 of 26 among the cantons, above the Swiss median

  • ZugCHF 3’518
  • Swiss medianCHF 12’020
  • Appenzell Ausserrhoden (median)CHF 12’595
  • NeuchâtelCHF 16’574

Rank 18 of 26 among the cantons, below the Swiss median

  • ZugCHF 7’410
  • Appenzell Ausserrhoden (median)CHF 20’515
  • Swiss medianCHF 21’265
  • NeuchâtelCHF 27’948

Rank 19 of 26 among the cantons, above the Swiss median

  • ZugCHF 1’999
  • Swiss medianCHF 13’572
  • Appenzell Ausserrhoden (median)CHF 13’913
  • NeuchâtelCHF 19’583

All 20 municipalities of the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, 2026

Appenzell Ausserrhoden CHF 9’580, canton from CHF 8’217 to CHF 10’571

Teufen (AR) CHF 8’217Trogen CHF 10’571

Appenzell Ausserrhoden CHF 13’688, canton from CHF 11’804 to CHF 15’058

Teufen (AR) CHF 11’804Trogen CHF 15’058

Appenzell Ausserrhoden CHF 25’802, canton from CHF 22’535 to CHF 28’177

Teufen (AR) CHF 22’535Trogen CHF 28’177

Appenzell Ausserrhoden CHF 8’465, canton from CHF 7’233 to CHF 9’362

Teufen (AR) CHF 7’233Trogen CHF 9’362

Appenzell Ausserrhoden CHF 5’572, canton from CHF 4’748 to CHF 6’171

Teufen (AR) CHF 4’748Trogen CHF 6’171

Appenzell Ausserrhoden CHF 12’595, canton from CHF 10’840 to CHF 13’871

Teufen (AR) CHF 10’840Trogen CHF 13’871

Appenzell Ausserrhoden CHF 20’515, canton from CHF 17’738 to CHF 22’534

Teufen (AR) CHF 17’738Trogen CHF 22’534

Appenzell Ausserrhoden CHF 13’913, canton from CHF 11’888 to CHF 15’386

Teufen (AR) CHF 11’888Trogen CHF 15’386

2023 to 2026

Ways to save tax

Tax saved per year, 2026
Lever1 Adult, 0 Kids
Pillar 3a in fullCHF 7’258 per employed personCHF 1’809
Pension fund buy-inCHF 10’000 paid inCHF 2’471
Childcare costsCHF 10’000 a year, children under 14-
Tax saved per year, 2026
Lever1 Adult, 0 Kids
Pillar 3a in fullCHF 7’258 per employed personCHF 1’809
Pension fund buy-inCHF 10’000 paid inCHF 2’471
Childcare costsCHF 10’000 a year, children under 14-
Tax saved per year, 2026
Lever1 Adult, 0 Kids
Pillar 3a in fullCHF 7’258 per employed personCHF 1’809
Pension fund buy-inCHF 10’000 paid inCHF 2’471
Childcare costsCHF 10’000 a year, children under 14-
Tax saved per year, 2026
Lever1 Adult, 1 Kid
Pillar 3a in fullCHF 7’258 per employed personCHF 1’476
Pension fund buy-inCHF 10’000 paid inCHF 2’016
Childcare costsCHF 10’000 a year, children under 14CHF 2’016
Tax saved per year, 2026
Lever1 Adult, 0 Kids
Pillar 3a in fullCHF 7’258 per employed personCHF 1’809
Pension fund buy-inCHF 10’000 paid inCHF 2’471
Childcare costsCHF 10’000 a year, children under 14-
Tax saved per year, 2026
Lever1 Adult, 0 Kids
Pillar 3a in fullCHF 7’258 per employed personCHF 1’809
Pension fund buy-inCHF 10’000 paid inCHF 2’471
Childcare costsCHF 10’000 a year, children under 14-
Tax saved per year, 2026
Lever1 Adult, 0 Kids
Pillar 3a in fullCHF 7’258 per employed personCHF 1’809
Pension fund buy-inCHF 10’000 paid inCHF 2’471
Childcare costsCHF 10’000 a year, children under 14-
Tax saved per year, 2026
Lever2 Adults, 2 Kids
Pillar 3a in fullCHF 7’258 per employed personCHF 3’321
Pension fund buy-inCHF 10’000 paid inCHF 2’290
Childcare costsCHF 10’000 a year, children under 14CHF 2’290

Savings of the model households, calculated with the same engine as the tax figures. A buy-in needs a gap in the pension fund. Your saving depends on your income and deductions.

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Canton comparison

The 26 cantons by median tax burden
CantonTotal tax% of income
1. ZugCHF 5’3495.35%
2. SchwyzCHF 7’6657.67%
3. NidwaldenCHF 10’59110.59%
4. ZurichCHF 11’32711.33%
5. Appenzell InnerrhodenCHF 11’70711.71%
6. UriCHF 11’84211.84%
7. SchaffhausenCHF 12’45712.46%
8. ObwaldenCHF 12’46212.46%
9. GraubündenCHF 12’69612.70%
10. AargauCHF 12’95212.95%
11. LucerneCHF 13’05313.05%
12. ThurgauCHF 13’20913.21%
13. GlarusCHF 13’33013.33%
14. Basel-StadtCHF 13’36313.36%
15. Appenzell AusserrhodenCHF 13’68813.69%
16. St. GallenCHF 13’86813.87%
17. TicinoCHF 13’91913.92%
18. GenevaCHF 15’21215.21%
19. ValaisCHF 15’41315.41%
20. VaudCHF 16’15516.16%
21. JuraCHF 16’26116.26%
22. Basel-LandschaftCHF 16’26416.26%
23. FribourgCHF 16’44616.45%
24. SolothurnCHF 16’71716.72%
25. BernCHF 17’04817.05%
26. NeuchâtelCHF 18’85018.85%
Municipalities of the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden by tax burden
MunicipalityTotal tax% of income
1. Teufen (AR)CHF 11’80411.80%
2. WalzenhausenCHF 12’83212.83%
3. GaisCHF 13’08913.09%
4. LutzenbergCHF 13’34513.35%
4. Reute (AR)CHF 13’34513.35%
6. SpeicherCHF 13’51713.52%
7. Stein (AR)CHF 13’68813.69%
7. WaldstattCHF 13’68813.69%
7. BühlerCHF 13’68813.69%
7. WolfhaldenCHF 13’68813.69%
11. HeidenCHF 14’03014.03%
12. SchwellbrunnCHF 14’20214.20%
12. Grub (AR)CHF 14’20214.20%
14. HerisauCHF 14’37314.37%
14. Wald (AR)CHF 14’37314.37%
16. SchönengrundCHF 14’54414.54%
16. UrnäschCHF 14’54414.54%
16. RehetobelCHF 14’54414.54%
19. HundwilCHF 14’71514.71%
20. TrogenCHF 15’05815.06%

Rank 1 is the lowest tax burden.

Tax burden of model households, calculated from ESTV tax data. Not a tax bill and not tax advice.

Canton and Swiss figures are those of the median municipality (unweighted).