The Most Common Tax Deductions in Geneva (and How to Claim Them)

💡 Why deductions matter

In Switzerland, deductions reduce your taxable income — meaning you pay less in taxes. Many people skip them simply because they don’t know what they qualify for.

Let’s look at the most common deductions for Geneva residents and how to claim them.

✅ The top deductions you can claim in Geneva

1. Commuting costs

If you travel to work, you can deduct the cost of public transport or car mileage (within limits). Keep your receipts or season ticket records.

2. Health insurance and medical expenses

Premiums for basic and supplementary health insurance can be partially deducted. Medical expenses above a certain threshold are also deductible.

3. Pillar 3a contributions

This is one of the easiest and most effective deductions. Contributions up to CHF 7,056 (for 2025) are fully deductible from your taxable income.

4. Childcare expenses

If both parents work, childcare costs (daycare, babysitters) are deductible within defined limits.

5. Professional expenses

You can claim actual work-related costs like meals, tools, or business travel. The canton also allows a standard flat-rate deduction if you prefer simplicity.

6. Donations to charities

Donations to recognized Swiss charities can reduce your tax bill — keep all receipts.

⚙️ How to make claiming deductions easier

Manually filling out every deduction line is time-consuming. FileTax reads your salary certificate and documents automatically, identifies relevant deductions, and helps you confirm them in a few clicks.

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