From 2013 on the financial authorities want to move further on their way to the paperless society by sending administrative decisons, account information, etc via FinanzOnline only if not dissented...
As expected the Highest Court has ruled unconstitutional the current assessement of the property transfer tax: presently the tax is calculated on the 3fold "rateable value" of the property. A transition period applies.
Starting with Jan. 1st, 2013 the tax treaty with Swizzerland has come into effect. Persons involved who have not transferred their capital out of Swizzerland before Jan 1, 2013 have now the choice to either to anonymously pay a lump sum or prepare a voluntary disclosure leading to tax amnesty.
Please be aware of major changes in the field of VAT such as application of open market value, point in time of input VAT deduction, electronicly sent invoices and input VAT deduction, invoicing in foreign currency, etc from beginning of 2013 on.