Thursday, 12 November 2009

Tax return...the Swiss way

One lazy Sunday afternoon and the impending deadline of our Swiss tax return form to be filled. Two things that could have been the preamble to a rather dull few hours.
However, what promised to be a mind-numbing exercise turned out to be an interesting insight into the Swiss way of life (and its incredibly high standards). Fascinating.
Here's some of the questions that Fulfilled Husband and I found most peculiar:

1)“Dependant children: balance of his/her wealth as of Dec. 31st” (if only!)

2)“Cash value of the car(s), boat(s) and plane(s) you, your wife or dependant children own world-wide” (ditto)

3)“Real Estate – Equipment of the building: swimming pool outdoor/indoor and size (more or less than 25m?), tennis court”

4)“Real Estate – disturbances: rifle range (less than 1.5km away)”

5)“Real Estate – Location: bad location little sunshine, restricted view; good location sunshine view; view on Geneva lake”.

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