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Taxes in the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden

5 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 8’226 tax a year in the median municipality of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden.

% of income
10.28%
Rank among the cantons
5 of 26
Rank 1 is the lowest tax burden.
Compared with the Swiss median
-CHF 2’255
Swiss median CHF 10’481
Change since 2023
-CHF 71
-0.09 pp

1 Adult, 0 Kids, income CHF 100’000: CHF 11’707 tax a year in the median municipality of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden.

% of income
11.71%
Rank among the cantons
5 of 26
Rank 1 is the lowest tax burden.
Compared with the Swiss median
-CHF 3’583
Swiss median CHF 15’290
Change since 2023
-CHF 174
-0.17 pp

1 Adult, 0 Kids, 150k, income CHF 150’000: CHF 22’172 tax a year in the median municipality of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden.

% of income
14.78%
Rank among the cantons
6 of 26
Rank 1 is the lowest tax burden.
Compared with the Swiss median
-CHF 7’450
Swiss median CHF 29’622
Change since 2023
-CHF 290
-0.19 pp

1 Adult, 1 Kid, income CHF 100’000: CHF 7’249 tax a year in the median municipality of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden.

% of income
7.25%
Rank among the cantons
12 of 26
Rank 1 is the lowest tax burden.
Compared with the Swiss median
-CHF 568
Swiss median CHF 7’817
Change since 2023
-CHF 107
-0.11 pp

1 Adult, Retired, income CHF 50’000: CHF 4’987 tax a year in the median municipality of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden.

% of income
9.97%
Rank among the cantons
11 of 26
Rank 1 is the lowest tax burden.
Compared with the Swiss median
-CHF 526
Swiss median CHF 5’513
Change since 2023
-CHF 53
-0.11 pp

2 Adults, Retired, income CHF 100’000: CHF 10’743 tax a year in the median municipality of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden.

% of income
10.74%
Rank among the cantons
8 of 26
Rank 1 is the lowest tax burden.
Compared with the Swiss median
-CHF 1’277
Swiss median CHF 12’020
Change since 2023
-CHF 133
-0.13 pp

2 Adults, 0 Kids, income CHF 160’000: CHF 17’514 tax a year in the median municipality of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden.

% of income
10.95%
Rank among the cantons
5 of 26
Rank 1 is the lowest tax burden.
Compared with the Swiss median
-CHF 3’751
Swiss median CHF 21’265
Change since 2023
-CHF 272
-0.17 pp

2 Adults, 2 Kids, income CHF 150’000: CHF 12’458 tax a year in the median municipality of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden.

% of income
8.31%
Rank among the cantons
14 of 26
Rank 1 is the lowest tax burden.
Compared with the Swiss median
-CHF 1’114
Swiss median CHF 13’572
Change since 2023
-CHF 220
-0.15 pp

Where the tax goes

  • Federal tax11%CHF 906
  • Cantonal tax48%CHF 3’970
  • Municipal tax41%CHF 3’350
  • Federal tax15%CHF 1’701
  • Cantonal tax46%CHF 5’427
  • Municipal tax39%CHF 4’579
  • Federal tax23%CHF 5’014
  • Cantonal tax42%CHF 9’306
  • Municipal tax35%CHF 7’852
  • Federal tax9%CHF 621
  • Cantonal tax50%CHF 3’595
  • Municipal tax42%CHF 3’033
  • Federal tax7%CHF 330
  • Cantonal tax51%CHF 2’526
  • Municipal tax43%CHF 2’131
  • Federal tax13%CHF 1’429
  • Cantonal tax47%CHF 5’052
  • Municipal tax40%CHF 4’262
  • Federal tax16%CHF 2’845
  • Cantonal tax45%CHF 7’956
  • Municipal tax38%CHF 6’713
  • Federal tax8%CHF 1’027
  • Cantonal tax50%CHF 6’200
  • Municipal tax42%CHF 5’231

Church tax is not included in these figures.

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

Rank 5 of 26 among the cantons, below the Swiss median

  • ZugCHF 3’358
  • Appenzell Innerrhoden (median)CHF 8’226
  • Swiss medianCHF 10’481
  • NeuchâtelCHF 13’436

Rank 5 of 26 among the cantons, below the Swiss median

  • ZugCHF 5’349
  • Appenzell Innerrhoden (median)CHF 11’707
  • Swiss medianCHF 15’290
  • NeuchâtelCHF 18’850

Rank 6 of 26 among the cantons, below the Swiss median

  • ZugCHF 12’893
  • Appenzell Innerrhoden (median)CHF 22’172
  • Swiss medianCHF 29’622
  • NeuchâtelCHF 34’767

Rank 12 of 26 among the cantons, below the Swiss median

  • ZugCHF 1’384
  • Appenzell Innerrhoden (median)CHF 7’249
  • Swiss medianCHF 7’817
  • NeuchâtelCHF 11’504

Rank 11 of 26 among the cantons, below the Swiss median

  • ZugCHF 1’215
  • Appenzell Innerrhoden (median)CHF 4’987
  • Swiss medianCHF 5’513
  • NeuchâtelCHF 7’735

Rank 8 of 26 among the cantons, below the Swiss median

  • ZugCHF 3’518
  • Appenzell Innerrhoden (median)CHF 10’743
  • Swiss medianCHF 12’020
  • NeuchâtelCHF 16’574

Rank 5 of 26 among the cantons, below the Swiss median

  • ZugCHF 7’410
  • Appenzell Innerrhoden (median)CHF 17’514
  • Swiss medianCHF 21’265
  • NeuchâtelCHF 27’948

Rank 14 of 26 among the cantons, below the Swiss median

  • ZugCHF 1’999
  • Appenzell Innerrhoden (median)CHF 12’458
  • Swiss medianCHF 13’572
  • NeuchâtelCHF 19’583

All 5 municipalities of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden, 2026

Appenzell Innerrhoden CHF 8’226, canton from CHF 7’192 to CHF 8’846

Appenzell CHF 7’192Oberegg CHF 8’846

Appenzell Innerrhoden CHF 11’707, canton from CHF 10’294 to CHF 12’555

Appenzell CHF 10’294Oberegg CHF 12’555

Appenzell Innerrhoden CHF 22’172, canton from CHF 19’749 to CHF 23’626

Appenzell CHF 19’749Oberegg CHF 23’626

Appenzell Innerrhoden CHF 7’249, canton from CHF 6’313 to CHF 7’811

Appenzell CHF 6’313Oberegg CHF 7’811

Appenzell Innerrhoden CHF 4’987, canton from CHF 4’329 to CHF 5’382

Appenzell CHF 4’329Oberegg CHF 5’382

Appenzell Innerrhoden CHF 10’743, canton from CHF 9’428 to CHF 11’533

Appenzell CHF 9’428Oberegg CHF 11’533

Appenzell Innerrhoden CHF 17’514, canton from CHF 15’442 to CHF 18’757

Appenzell CHF 15’442Oberegg CHF 18’757

Appenzell Innerrhoden CHF 12’458, canton from CHF 10’843 to CHF 13’427

Appenzell CHF 10’843Oberegg CHF 13’427

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 1’595
Pension fund buy-inCHF 10’000 paid inCHF 2’154
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 1’595
Pension fund buy-inCHF 10’000 paid inCHF 2’154
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 1’595
Pension fund buy-inCHF 10’000 paid inCHF 2’154
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 1’235
Pension fund buy-inCHF 10’000 paid inCHF 1’716
Childcare costsCHF 10’000 a year, children under 14CHF 1’716
Tax saved per year, 2026
Lever1 Adult, 0 Kids
Pillar 3a in fullCHF 7’258 per employed personCHF 1’595
Pension fund buy-inCHF 10’000 paid inCHF 2’154
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 1’595
Pension fund buy-inCHF 10’000 paid inCHF 2’154
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 1’595
Pension fund buy-inCHF 10’000 paid inCHF 2’154
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 2’778
Pension fund buy-inCHF 10’000 paid inCHF 1’906
Childcare costsCHF 10’000 a year, children under 14CHF 1’906

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 Innerrhoden by tax burden
MunicipalityTotal tax% of income
1. AppenzellCHF 10’29410.29%
2. GontenCHF 11’42411.42%
3. Schwende-RüteCHF 11’70711.71%
4. Schlatt-HaslenCHF 12’04612.05%
5. ObereggCHF 12’55512.55%

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).