Cantonal Tax Calculator for Berna 2026
Calculate federal, cantonal and municipal tax in the Canton of Bern with configurable tax rate and child deductions.
Tax Data
Tax Calculation
Come utilizzare Calcolatore Imposte Cantone di Berna 2026
Insert gross salary or income
Deductible income for tax purposes. Professional expenses (CHF 3,000 flat rate) and child allowances are automatically calculated.
Indicate marital status and children
People in a conjugal relationship benefit from more favorable tax rates. For each child, a deduction of CHF 9,200 is granted from income.
Insert municipal tax return
Tax Return Form (tax rate varies by municipality: Berna city 1.54, Köniz 1.57, Ostermundigen 1.51) Determines local municipal tax.
Analyze tax burden
The result shows distribution between federal tax, cantonal tax (factor 3.06), and municipal tax.
Suggerimenti
- Contribute fully to column 3a (max CHF 7.056 for employees) saves up to CHF 2,000-3,000 in taxes.
- Maintenance and renovation of the property can be deducted, in the most convenient year, either on a fixed rate (20% of rental value) or actual.
- Transportation costs for commuters are deductible up to CHF 3,000 (federal tax); at the cantonal level, this limit is usually higher.
- Premiums from health insurance are deductible up to a fixed amount (CHF 1,700 per adult).
Domande frequenti
What is the Steueranlage in the Canton of Bern?
The Steueranlage is a multiplier of the simple tax used to calculate the municipal tax. Bern city applies 1.54, other municipalities range between 1.30 and 1.80. The lower the Steueranlage, the lower the municipal tax.
What is the cantonal factor in Bern?
The cantonal tax in Bern corresponds to 3.06 times the simple tax. This places Bern in the medium-high range of the Swiss national comparison.
Is it worth changing municipality of residence within the canton?
Yes. Differences between municipalities can reach several thousand francs for higher incomes. Municipalities like Muri bei Bern (Steueranlage ~1.30) are significantly cheaper than the city.
Are AHV contributions included in this calculation?
No. AHV/IV/EO contributions (5.3% of gross salary for employees) and occupational pension (2nd pillar) are not included. These further reduce taxable income.