Foreign spouse income used for tax rate?
Hi,
I would greatly appreciate any help in clarifying this question. I am a Canadian national, permit B holder, living in Geneva. I got married in July 2009, my husband is American and he continues to live in the States (travels often here). I was taxed at source as a single person throughout 2009. When I filed my rectification for 2009 (mainly for the 3rd pillar deduction), the tax office has changed my tax rate to reflect the married tax bracket of the combined income of my husband and I. So, instead of getting money back, I have to pay more tax. I understand that setting the tax rate on the combined income is the rule for those living and working in Switzerland, but does it also apply for foreign spouses? What is the rationale?
I was lead to believe by some of the tax office representative that my tax situation will not change following my marriage given we do not make 'menage commun'... Don't know what to believe anymore and would really like to know.
Please help if you know the answer or if you are in a similar situation!
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