Withholding tax is deducted directly from salary and mainly affects foreign employees without a C settlement permit. Here are the key facts for the canton of Thurgau plus reference rates for 2026.
Withholding tax in the canton of Thurgau
Reference withholding-tax rates Thurgau 2026
For the exact rates in the canton of Thurgau, see the official tariff table. Official tariff table Thurgau →
Withholding tax tariff codes
Further codes: G (replacement income), E (simplified procedure) and L/M/N/P/Q for cross-border commuters from Germany. A trailing Y/N marks with (Y) or without (N) church tax.
Frequently asked questions about withholding tax in Thurgau
Who pays withholding tax in the canton of Thurgau?
Withholding tax generally applies to foreign employees without a C settlement permit and to persons resident abroad. Swiss citizens and C-permit holders are assessed in the ordinary way.
How high is withholding tax in the canton of Thurgau?
The rate depends on gross salary, the tariff code (family situation) and church membership. Reference values are in the table above; the official tariff table is binding.
What does a tariff code like A0N mean?
The letter indicates the family situation (A = single), the digit the number of children, and the trailing Y/N with (Y) or without (N) church tax.
Does the canton of Thurgau calculate monthly or annually?
The canton of Thurgau uses the Monthly model. The monthly model is based on monthly salary, the annual model on extrapolated annual income.