Withholding tax canton of Thurgau 2026
Calculate withholding tax in the canton of Thurgau — by tariff code, number of children and church tax, with the official FTA tariffs 2026.
| Effective tax rate | 10.2% |
| Withholding tax per year | CHF 7'940.40 |
| Net salary per month | CHF 5'838.30 |
Tariff code A0N · monthly gross salary as the basis
Withholding tax in the canton of Thurgau
Thurgau on Lake Constance attracts newcomers from the Zurich area and from Germany and employs cross-border commuters. For withholding tax the monthly model applies, the tariffs come with and without church tax. The favourable mid-table tax level ensures comparatively moderate rates.
Key facts 2026
| Calculation model | monthly model |
| Church tax | with and without church tax |
| Tariff codes | A, B, C, H |
| Example: CHF 6'000/month (single) | CHF 577 (9.6%) |
| Example: CHF 8'000/month (single) | CHF 909 (11.4%) |
| Example: CHF 10'000/month (single) | CHF 1'293 (12.9%) |
Withholding tax in Thurgau in practice
Thurgau stretches from Lake Constance into the hinterland and is at once a residential canton for the Zurich area and a border region with Germany — in Kreuzlingen the frontier runs right through the built-up area of Konstanz. Both B-permit newcomers and people who have moved their residence from Germany to Switzerland are taxed at source here.
What the tariff code changes in Thurgau
CHF 8'000 gross salary per month in the canton of Thurgau, six family situations — under the TG tariff 2026:
| Situation | Code | Withholding tax |
|---|---|---|
| Single, no children | A0N | CHF 908.80 |
| Married, single earner, no children | B0N | CHF 568.00 |
| Married, single earner, two children | B2N | CHF 292.00 |
| Married, dual earners, no children | C0N | CHF 875.20 |
| Married, dual earners, two children | C2N | CHF 686.40 |
| Single parent, one child | H1N | CHF 452.80 |
Spread in Thurgau: CHF 456 per month at an identical salary — CHF 5'472 over a year. Check the code on your payslip.
How the rate climbs with the salary
Single, no children, tariff A0N, canton of Thurgau:
| Gross salary / month | Rate | Withholding tax |
|---|---|---|
| CHF 4'000 | 6.2% | CHF 247.60 |
| CHF 6'000 | 9.6% | CHF 576.60 |
| CHF 8'000 | 11.4% | CHF 908.80 |
| CHF 12'000 | 14.4% | CHF 1'730.40 |
| CHF 16'000 | 17.0% | CHF 2'724.80 |
The salary quadruples; withholding tax in Thurgau rises from CHF 248 to CHF 2'725 — the rate from 6.2% to 17.0%.
Thurgau against the other cantons
At CHF 8'000 gross per month (single, no children, no church tax), Thurgau sits at rank 13 of 26, counting from the cheapest canton to the most expensive.
- Cheapest canton: Zug at CHF 338.40 per month (CHF 570 less than in Thurgau)
- Most expensive canton: Neuchâtel at CHF 1'234.40 per month (CHF 326 more than in Thurgau)
- Thurgau: CHF 908.80 per month, or CHF 10'906 a year.
Every canton side by side: withholding tax comparison. Paid too much? A tariff correction or subsequent ordinary assessment with the Thurgau tax administration runs until 31 March of the following year — the guidewithholding tax or ordinary assessment explains how.
Frequently asked questions
Under which model is withholding tax calculated in the canton of Thurgau?
The canton of Thurgau calculates under the monthly model. The tariffs include cantonal, municipal and federal tax and are published with and without church tax. The gross salary is decisive; for your salary, use the calculator above.
How high is withholding tax in Thurgau at CHF 8'000 per month?
A single person without children pays in Thurgau, at CHF 8'000 gross monthly salary, about CHF 909 withholding tax (11.4% effective). With children, married or with church tax the rate shifts — the calculator above shows your case.
How is withholding tax handled in Thurgau for newcomers from Germany?
Anyone living in Thurgau and taxed at source falls under the ordinary tariffs A/B/C/H. Cross-border commuters from Germany fall under the cross-border tariffs. The moderate Thurgau tax level works favourably on the deduction.
I moved from Konstanz to Kreuzlingen — does my taxation change?
Yes, fundamentally. Moving your residence to Switzerland ends cross-border commuter status; you are now taxed under the ordinary Thurgau A/B/C/H tariffs. Your employer needs your new address and permit type to apply them.
Ordinary income tax in the canton of Thurgau: tax calculator Thurgau. Social-security contributions on the salary: salary calculator. All cantons:withholding tax calculator.
Sources: 2026 withholding-tax tariffs:FTA / tax administration of the canton of Thurgau. The tariff content is the canton's responsibility. Methodology: methodology.
Last updated: 13.07.2026 · 2026 data