Search did not give me any hints here. In Australia gifts to approved/registered charities enable a tax deduction. Is there something similar in CH? does it apply only to salary folks or specific permit holder types?tx

Yes, there is a section on your tax form where you can list donations to recognised charities. You have to provide receipts from those charities as proof.

Tx for your speedy reply. YEs the word 'donations'gota better hit. I also found this How to do your tax return Kt ZH