{"id":9249,"date":"2020-03-25T21:48:33","date_gmt":"2020-03-25T19:48:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.b-quadrat.at\/tax-cross-border-commuters\/"},"modified":"2025-12-18T12:33:58","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T10:33:58","slug":"tax-cross-border-commuters","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.b-quadrat.at\/en\/cross-border-commuter\/tax-cross-border-commuters\/","title":{"rendered":"Tax &amp; cross-border commuters"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h1><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Cross-border commuters &amp; tax<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">You live in Austria and work in Switzerland or Liechtenstein. This inevitably raises the question of which country you actually pay tax in! <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Unlike with health insurance, cross-border commuters have no choice when it comes to income tax. The tax procedure for cross-border commuters is clearly regulated in the so-called double taxation agreement (DTA) between Austria and Switzerland or Liechtenstein. Among other things, it stipulates in which country a cross-border commuter has to pay tax.  <\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8903&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">In which country does a cross-border commuter pay which taxes?<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Tax in Austria (place of residence)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Cross-border commuters who work in Switzerland or Liechtenstein and live in Austria pay so-called residence tax in accordance with the double taxation agreement. This means that you pay your income tax in the country in which you live, i.e. in Austria. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Tax in Switzerland \/ Liechtenstein (place of work)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">In addition, cross-border commuters pay withholding tax in Switzerland or Liechtenstein. This amounts to 4% in Liechtenstein. In Switzerland, the withholding tax varies between cantons and municipalities and depends on various factors, such as marital status, income and religious affiliation.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>However, the amount of withholding tax does not matter, as it is offset against the Austrian tax in the income tax return.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Here is an example:<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Assuming you have to pay EUR 20,000 income tax on your income in Austria and you have already paid EUR 5,000 withholding tax in Switzerland, you only have to pay EUR 15,000 in Austria. If you had paid EUR 10,000 in Switzerland, you would only have to pay EUR 10,000 in Austria. In total, you always have to pay EUR 20,000, so it doesn&#8217;t matter how high the withholding tax is.  <\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row bg_type=&#8221;bg_color&#8221; bg_color_value=&#8221;#000f8a&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Professional cross-border commuter advice incl. net salary calculation <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #ffffff;\">&gt;  Free and non-binding advice since 2003<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #ffffff;\">&gt;  Net wage calculation &amp; practical tax tips<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"> <span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">&gt; Best and cheapest health insurance for cross-border commuters<br \/>\n&gt; Tips on choosing the right bank account and currency exchange<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">&gt; Help with registering with the tax office and much more<\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;90px&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Arrange a consultation now&#8221; color=&#8221;danger&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fbook.timify.com%2Fservices%3FaccountId%3D5dd58034ea99b411773abb33%26hideCloseButton%3Dtrue|title:Arrange%20a%20consultation%20now|target:_blank|&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">How is the Austrian tax calculated?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">In the Austrian tax system, there is a graduated scale of income tax rates depending on the size of the annual income.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><abbr lang=\"de\" title=\"For example\">For example<\/abbr>, a tax rate of 20 percent applies to income tax for the progression level from EUR 13,539 to EUR 21,992. In the next progression level from EUR 21,992 to EUR 36,458, a tax rate of 30 percent applies. In the progression stage from EUR 36,458 to EUR 70,365, a tax rate of 40 percent applies <abbr lang=\"de\" title=\"and so on\">, and so on.<\/abbr>  <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">For incomes from 13,539 euros, there are a total of six progression levels:<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">0 to 13,539 euros per year &#8211;&gt; <strong>Tax-free<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Over 13,539 euros up to 21,992 euros per year &#8211;&gt; <strong>20 % income tax<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Over 21,992 euros up to 36,458 euros per year &#8211;&gt; <strong>30 % income tax<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Over 36,458 euros up to 70,365 euros per year &#8211;&gt; <strong>40 % income tax<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Over 70,365 euros up to 104,859 euros per year &#8211;&gt; <strong>48 % income tax<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Over 104,859 euros up to 1 million euros per year &#8211;&gt; <strong>50 % income tax<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Over 1 million euros per year &#8211;&gt; <strong>55% income tax<\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row bg_type=&#8221;bg_color&#8221; bg_color_value=&#8221;#000f8a&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Best and cheapest health insurance for cross-border commuters<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #ffffff;\">&gt;  Comparison of all tariffs and providers<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #ffffff;\">&gt;  Independent and objective comparison<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #ffffff;\">&gt;  With guarantee nowhere cheaper than at B-Quadrat<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #ffffff;\">&gt;  Independent cross-border commuter advice for 20 years<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;70px&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Request a quote now&#8221; color=&#8221;danger&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fgrenzgaengerversicherung.at%2Fangebot-grenzgaengerversicherung-anfordern|title:Request%20a%20quote%20now|target:%20_blank|&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Duties and taxes in Switzerland and Liechtenstein<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">In order to be able to calculate the Austrian tax, you must first calculate the net salary in Switzerland or Liechtenstein. To do this, you must deduct the following taxes and withholding tax from the gross salary in Switzerland or Liechtenstein. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>For information:<\/strong> The following figures are approximate. Your employer will provide you with the exact amounts. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Taxes in Switzerland:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">5.30 % AHV (1st pillar &#8211; statutory or state pension)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">5.00 % BVG (2nd pillar &#8211; pension fund or occupational pension plan)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">1.10 % ALV (unemployment insurance)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">1.40 % NBU (contribution for non-occupational accident insurance)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">0.39 % Contribution to daily sickness benefits insurance<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Taxes in Liechtenstein:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">4.55 % AHV (1st pillar &#8211; statutory or state pension)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">SFR 300 &#8211; 400 BVG (2nd pillar &#8211; pension fund or occupational pension plan)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">0.50 % ALV (unemployment insurance)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">SFR 80 &#8211; 100 NBU (contribution for non-occupational accident insurance)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">0.27 % Contribution to daily sickness benefits insurance (company-dependent)<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row bg_type=&#8221;bg_color&#8221; bg_color_value=&#8221;#000f8a&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Tax optimization through investor apartments<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #ffffff;\">&gt;  Reduction of the tax burden through depreciation<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #ffffff;\">&gt;  High tax advantage through an investment apartment<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #ffffff;\">&gt;  Building up long-term assets as a pension<br \/>\n&gt; Real estate is a tangible asset (low-risk pension provision)<br \/>\n&gt; Rental income is protected against inflation<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;70px&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Arrange a consultation now&#8221; color=&#8221;danger&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fbook.timify.com%2Fservices%3FaccountId%3D5dd58034ea99b411773abb33%26hideCloseButton%3Dtrue|title:Request%20a%20quote%20now|target:%20_blank|&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Tax optimization through vacation and Christmas bonuses<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">In Switzerland and Liechtenstein it is not usual to receive a 13th and a 14th monthly salary. The usual salary is 12 or max. 13.    <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">As the 13th and 14th salary in Austria is only taxed at 6% instead of full income tax, we recommend that you talk to your employer and agree on 14 salaries. In many companies this is not a problem at all and therefore you should definitely seek a discussion, as this is definitely the easiest way to save tax.   <\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row bg_type=&#8221;bg_color&#8221; bg_color_value=&#8221;#000f8a&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Special legal protection insurance for Austrian cross-border commuters<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #ffffff;\">&gt;  Extended insurance cover for Austrian cross-border commuters<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #ffffff;\">&gt;  Insurance cover throughout Europe incl. Switzerland and Liechtenstein <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"> <span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">&gt; Unlimited insurance benefits<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">&gt; Free choice of lawyer<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;70px&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Request a quote now&#8221; color=&#8221;danger&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.b-quadrat.at%2Fspezialgebiete%2Fgrenzgaenger%2Frechtsschutz-fuer-grenzgaenger%2Fangebot-rechtsschutz-fuer-grenzgaenger-anfordern%2F|title:Request%20a%20quote%20now|target:%20_blank|&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Registration with the tax office for cross-border commuters to Switzerland \/ Liechtenstein<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">All cross-border commuters must register with the tax office at their place of residence. To do this, you must either complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.b-quadrat.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/downloads\/2018\/Grenzgaenger\/Anmeldung%20beim%20Finanzamt%20-%20Grenzg%C3%A4ngert%C3%A4tigkeit%20(PDF).pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cross-border commuter questionnaire<\/a> and send it to the tax office together with your employment contract and a copy of your ID, or you can use the online service of the Austrian tax office. Via FinanzOnline you can easily fill in the cross-border commuter form online, save it temporarily and submit it. You can find the form under \u201cFurther services\u201d and \u201cFurther applications\u201d.   <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Based on your information, the Austrian tax office will calculate your expected tax and send you the cross-border commuter registration card. In Austria, you will then pay your tax in advance on a quarterly basis (February 15, May 15, August 16 and November 15). <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Of course, we are also happy to provide our customers with advice and assistance on all questions relating to registration with the tax office and will also be happy to help you fill out this form on request.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row bg_type=&#8221;bg_color&#8221; bg_color_value=&#8221;#000f8a&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Do you have any questions about working in Switzerland \/ Liechtenstein?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #ffffff;\">Clarify the most important questions quickly, yet professionally, personally and individually from home.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Arrange an information meeting now&#8221; color=&#8221;danger&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fbook.timify.com%2Fservices%3FaccountId%3D5dd58034ea99b411773abb33%26hideCloseButton%3Dtrue|title:Arrange%20an%20information%20meeting%20now|target:_blank|&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Is it worth working in Switzerland \/ Liechtenstein as a cross-border commuter from Austria?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">This question probably concerns everyone who is considering working as a cross-border commuter in Switzerland \/ Liechtenstein. However, there is no one-size-fits-all answer! Nevertheless, we can say from experience that salaries in Switzerland \/ Liechtenstein are noticeably higher than in Austria.<strong> Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.b-quadrat.at\/spezialgebiete\/grenzgaenger\/nettolohnberechnung-fuer-grenzgaenger-in-die-schweiz-liechtenstein\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gross-net calculator<\/a>, which has been specially developed for cross-border commuters from Austria to Switzerland \/ Liechtenstein, provides clarity, as we calculate what is actually left over from the salary in Austria after deduction of all taxes in Switzerland \/ Liechtenstein (social security contributions, withholding tax), health insurance and Austrian tax.<\/strong>  <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">In addition to the significantly higher salary in most cases, there are other advantages to be mentioned: First and foremost, <a href=\"https:\/\/grenzgaengerversicherung.at\/grenzgaenger-krankenversicherung\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">health insurance for cross-border commuters<\/a>. Cross-border commuters from Austria have <a href=\"https:\/\/grenzgaengerversicherung.at\/grenzgaenger-krankenversicherung\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3 options<\/a>. As a rule, cross-border commuters opt for a private health insurance solution from Austria and thus benefit from significantly lower premiums and a much better scope of cover than with statutory health insurance. In addition to health insurance, it should also be mentioned that the pension system in Switzerland \/ Liechtenstein is stronger than that in Austria, that accident insurance usually automatically includes leisure accidents and accidents at work and that you are better covered if you are unable to work due to an accident or illness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">As already mentioned at the beginning, however, there is no general answer as to whether a job as a cross-border commuter from Austria to Switzerland \/ Liechtenstein is worthwhile, as in addition to the points mentioned (higher salary level, better and cheaper health insurance, better pension provision, better accident insurance, better cover in the event of illness), there are also some individual factors that should be taken into account in the decision.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row bg_type=&#8221;bg_color&#8221; bg_color_value=&#8221;#000f8a&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Wage calculation for cross-border commuters<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #ffffff;\">&gt;  Free gross\/net calculation for cross-border commuters from Austria<br \/>\n&gt; We calculate what is left in Austria after all deductions<br \/>\n&gt; We take your individual situation into account<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;To the gross-net calculator&#8221; color=&#8221;danger&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.b-quadrat.at%2Fspezialgebiete%2Fgrenzgaenger%2Fnettolohnberechnung-fuer-grenzgaenger-in-die-schweiz-liechtenstein%2F|title:To%20the%20gross-net%20calculator|target:_blank|&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;55px&#8221;][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=&#8221;sidebar-19&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Cross-border commuters &amp; tax &nbsp; You live in Austria and work in Switzerland or Liechtenstein. This inevitably raises the question of which country you actually pay tax in! Unlike with health insurance, cross-border commuters have no choice when it comes to income tax. 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