Imputed rental-value tax has long been a bone of contention between homeowners and tenants, but the divide runs much deeper. On September 28, the Swiss will head to the polls to vote on this controversial tax. Here is a closer look at what’s at stake. The debate over imputed rental-value tax is nothing new. But now, Swiss voters will decide whether to scrap this tax for homeowners. Swissinfo takes a closer look at who stands where, and why. 1. Old vs young generation Abolishing the imputed rental-value tax is one of several proposals that promise clear benefits for those over 60 years of age. Most older homeowners have largely paid off their mortgages, and their properties are generally well maintained, which means the imputed rental-value system offers them little benefit. With low mortgage interest and little renovation costs to deduct, all that’s left is the main drawback of the system: the tax burden. Last year, the older generation already scored a win with the proposal to ...
