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Revision of the 2025 Canton of Lucerne Tax law

On 22 September 2024, voters in the canton of Lucerne will vote on the revision of the tax law. The package seems fundamentally balanced, as both poles are dissatisfied: For som...

Essential checking of the tax assessment: Avoid mistakes, save money

Just as important as thorough tax planning and the careful declaration of tax return information, is the thorough checking of tax invoices and tax assessments. In the light of i...

The AHV reform and its impact on the pension fund insurance (BVG or 2nd pillar)

On 25 September 2022, the voters and cantons approved the AHV 21 reform by a close majority. This reform not only brings changes to the first pillar of old-age and disability in...

Experience report – Outsourcing the payroll mandate

Have you ever wondered whether it would make more sense to outsource your payroll accounting? What are my advantages, apart from saving money and time? Muster AG grew ever more...

Partial retirement and AHV contributions after reaching the reference age

On 25 September 2022, Swiss voters approved the reform to stabilize the AHV (AHV 21), which has been in force since 1 January 2024. The focus of this decision was on raising the...

Ski day

26 February 2024

We left the working day behind us for a day and ventured onto the slopes of Sörenberg together - a day of skiing that not only offered top sporting performance, but also plenty ...

Tax reforms

18 December 2023

The Swiss tax landscape is constantly changing. A number of important topics are currently underway: Tax law revisions. Tax law revisions are pending in various cantons. Luce...

The hidden pitfalls of VAT

18 December 2023

We are still finding that very serious mistakes are being made in connection with VAT. Where are the major risks lurking with VAT? VAT is charged 1:1 on the import receipts, ...

Paying taxes early is worth it again

18 December 2023

In recent years, we have been used to receiving no or only a modest amount of interest on tax prepayments or paying interest on outstanding amounts. Due to the increase in inter...

And again something to celebrate

18 December 2023

Bravo 🎉 we raise our glasses to Reto Ottiger's success. While working as a multimedia electronics technician and salesman, Reto discovered an interest in finance and taxes...

Experience report - Part 2: The execution of the will

20 September 2023

Experience report: What if I am no longer sane or suddenly pass away? - Part 2: Execution of the will You remember the couple Meier from the last experience report, 76 and 74 y...

Attention: Purchases into the 2nd pillar must be planned well

20 September 2023

You can reduce your taxable income by making additional payments into the pension fund. But be careful - not all purchases make sense. Clarifications are necessary before making...

André the new President of EXPERTsuisse Section Central Switzerland

20 September 2023

Congratulation 🎉 We are proud to announce that André has been elected President of EXPERTsuisse Section Central Switzerland. EXPERTsuisse (formerly Treuhand-Kammer) is the ...

Agira presents your two new experts

20 September 2023

Congratulation 🎉 The hard work has paid off! Agira proudly presents its new experts! In parallel to her job, Carmen completed her Master's degree at the University of Bern. Thr...

Experience report - Improving profitability

SMEs can only survive in the long term if sufficient profit is generated to develop, to use modern infrastructure and to be attractive to customers, employees and successors. If...

Experience report - Part 1: The advance directive

What if I am no longer sane or suddenly pass away? - Part 1: The advance directive What if I have to go to a nursing home? Who will pay my current bills? Who will manage my...

Deduction for property maintenance costs now also for overall renovations

New federal court ruling allows deduction for property maintenance costs even for overall renovations The cantons have extensive information sheets and tax books that clea...

New VAT rates as of 01.01.2024

Increase in VAT rates as of 01.01.2024, implement the changes in time As of 01.01.2024, VAT rates will increase as follows: This increase in the VAT rates is an effect of th...

Increase in interest rates for advances and loans

Attention, the tax-approved interest rates for advances or loans to participants or related third parties have risen sharply as of 01.01.2023. Do you have to take any action? ...

Trip to the mountains

15 February 2023

In the beautiful mountain region of Sörenberg we met on Saturday to go snowshoeing. We were very lucky because the weather was sunny and the view of the surrounding mountains wa...

Welcome Titania Heimerl as new partner of Agira AG

06 January 2023

André Hegglin has now been Agira's sole shareholder for two years. With the change of name from Krütli & Partner AG to Agira AG, it was already intended four years ago that ...

New membership with EXPERTsuisse

06 January 2023

There are two professional associations for fiduciary and consulting companies in Switzerland. Until now, Agira AG was a member of TREUHAND|SUISSE. As André Hegglin is on the bo...

Save taxes with these tips

18 November 2022

You still have time to influence the tax burden for 2022. We hereby summarise the most important tips for you: 1: Payment into the 2nd pillar Voluntary purchases into the 2nd ...

Deduction for investments in energy refurbishments

18 November 2022

In Lucerne, from 01.01.2023, investments that serve to save energy and protect the environment can be deducted as property maintenance costs in the tax return. Energy-saving in...

New inheritance law

18 November 2022

The new inheritance law will come into force on 1 January 2023. The most important change concerns the amendment of the compulsory portion (Art. 471 ZGB): U...

Congratulations!

We would like to congratulate Titania Heimerl on passing her examination as a Certified Fiduciary. The huge learning effort has paid off. She is now preparing for the next step...

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