Apologies if this has been covered elsewhere

After 5 months in CH I am now leaving for Singapore. I have rather simple tax matters but due to not speaking French nor German would likely need to do my Swiss tax return through some advisor. For this reason I think it would probably be easier to do them while I am still in the country. But is it possible to do the tax return on 2008 income yet? Or do I have to wait until next year?

Also, does anyone know an english speaking tax advisor in Lausanne area?

thanks

Firstly I assume you have been on PAYE. If that îs the case you only need to fill in your tax if you earned over 120K per year pro rata or have good reason to believe you will get a rebate.

It is possible to make a tax return before the year end but you will need to speak to your local commune about this. Note here that the settlement will probably not be made before 2009... I guess it could be if the tax office wanted just from experience they tend not to be "too" quick...

Thanks for that Richard. I do not know whether I am on PAYE, what is it? My income is a bit over 120K and I was taxed at source (automatic monthly reductions).

PAYE = Pay As You Earn, (British terminology?) i.e. employer deducts tax.

Residents submit the 2008 tax return in 2009 February/March. Those leaving the country can file prematurely when departing.

Do you have unusual income or tax-deductible expenses? If not, it might not be worthwhile paying an accountant to help you file.