Tax calculator canton of Ticino 2026
Calculate the cantonal, municipal and federal tax for the canton of Ticino — with the official 2026schedules and the multipliers of the capital Bellinzona.
| Simple cantonal tax (TI schedule) | CHF 8'803.37 |
| Cantonal tax | CHF 8'803.37 |
| Municipal tax Bellinzona | CHF 8'187.13 |
| Direct federal tax | CHF 2'684.35 |
| Effective tax rate | 19.7% |
Rank 15 of 26 capitals at this income — CHF 9'666 more than Zug. See the full comparison
Taxes in the canton of Ticino
Ticino calculates by its own pattern: the Italian-speaking canton combines a steeply progressive schedule with comparatively high allowances at the lower end — low incomes fare well, high ones pay surcharges in the national comparison. Between Lugano, Bellinzona and the valley municipalities the municipal multipliers spread considerably. The calculation above applies to the capital, Bellinzona.
The key figures 2026
| Schedule system | progressive bracket schedule with base amount |
| Cantonal multiplier | 100.00% |
| Multiplier Bellinzona (capital) | 93.00% |
| Cheapest municipality | Porza (56%) |
| Most expensive municipality | Lavertezzo (100%) |
| Number of municipalities | 100 |
| Rank for CHF 100'000 (single) | 15 of 26 |
Ticino in comparison
For a taxable income of CHF 100'000 (single), the capital Bellinzona costs CHF 19'675 per year. The cheapest capital (Zug, CHF 10'009) is CHF 9'666 below that.
- Canton of Graubünden: CHF 17'052 (17.1% effective in Chur)
- Canton of Uri: CHF 16'529 (16.5% effective in Altdorf)
- Canton of Valais: CHF 26'194 (26.2% effective in Sion)
All 26 cantons for your income: see the comparison. Optimise your deductions: pillar 3a calculator. From gross to net salary:salary calculator. Taxed at source:withholding tax in the canton of Ticino.
What the municipality changes in Ticino
The cantonal tariff is the same everywhere — the municipal multiplier is not. At CHF 100'000taxable income (single), that means in the canton of Ticino:
| Municipality | Multiplier | Tax per year |
|---|---|---|
| Porza (cheapest) | 56% | CHF 16'418 |
| Bellinzona (capital) | 93% | CHF 19'675 |
| Lavertezzo (most expensive) | 100% | CHF 20'291 |
Between Porza and Lavertezzo the gap reaches CHF 3'873 a year on the same income — purely because of the municipality of residence, inside the same canton. Over ten years that is CHF 38'735.
Tax burden by income in Ticino
Annual tax in Bellinzona, cantonal, municipal and federal tax combined, excluding church tax:
| Taxable income | Single | Married |
|---|---|---|
| CHF 50'000 | CHF 6'124 (12.2%) | CHF 2'851 (5.7%) |
| CHF 80'000 | CHF 13'747 (17.2%) | CHF 9'010 (11.3%) |
| CHF 100'000 | CHF 19'675 (19.7%) | CHF 14'426 (14.4%) |
| CHF 150'000 | CHF 36'524 (24.3%) | CHF 30'049 (20.0%) |
| CHF 200'000 | CHF 54'974 (27.5%) | CHF 49'258 (24.6%) |
Income quadruples from CHF 50'000 to CHF 200'000; tax in Bellinzona rises from CHF 6'124 to CHF 54'974 — the effective rate from 12.2% to 27.5%. A married couple saves CHF 5'249 in Bellinzona at this income.
Frequently asked questions
How high are the taxes in the canton of Ticino?
For a taxable income of CHF 100'000 (single), you pay in Bellinzona about CHF 19'675 per year (cantonal, municipal and federal tax, excluding church tax) — an effective rate of 19.7% and rank 15 of 26 cantonal capitals. For your income, use the calculator above.
Which municipality in the canton of Ticino has the lowest taxes?
The lowest municipal multiplier is currently Porza (56%), the highest Lavertezzo (100%) — across 100 municipalities in total. Our calculator uses the capital Bellinzona; in another municipality the municipal tax shifts according to the multiplier.
How is the tax in Bellinzona made up?
On the simple cantonal tax under the TI schedule (progressive bracket schedule with base amount), the canton applies a multiplier of 100%, the municipality of Bellinzona 93%. Added to this is the direct federal tax, under the uniform federal schedule.
For whom is Ticino attractive for tax?
Rather for low to middle incomes, which benefit from the high entry allowances. For high incomes Ticino is among the more expensive cantons — those with flexibility compare with Central Switzerland or Graubünden.
Binding information and the official assessment:tax administration of the canton of Ticino.
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Guides on this topic
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- Marriage and taxes: the marriage penalty, splitting and the second-earner deduction
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Sources: 2026 schedules and multipliers:FTA tax data.
Last updated: 13.07.2026 · 2026 tax-year data