Voters In Canton Vaud Says 'Yes' To A Significant Tax Cut

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) On Sunday, voters in the Swiss canton of Vaud approved a 12% reduction in cantonal income and wealth tax. A slight majority of 53.1% voters were in favour. Select your language

Generated with artificial intelligence. Listening: Voters in canton Vaud says 'yes' to a significant tax cut This content was published on September 27, 2026 - 13:41 1 minute Keystone-SDA

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The initiative, launched by business associations, has thus prevailed against opposition from left-wing parties and trade unions. The result also marks a defeat for the cantonal government, which had spoken out against the initiative.

The initiative will reduce cantonal income and wealth tax by 12% from the 2027 tax year onwards. Its supporters aim to make Vaud more attractive from a tax perspective compared with other cantons and to ease the tax burden on the middle class.

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