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Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden: Highest tax on a pension lump sum
Careful with pension withdrawals: on CHF 500,000 the tax here is CHF 49'550 – CHF 23'850 more than in Appenzell Innerrhoden. Coming up: Candle dipping in Teufen: from 2 Dec.
What is there for the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden?
In the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden: Candle dipping in Teufen, Christmas markets in Herisau and Highest tax on a pension lump sum (CHF 49'550).
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📊 Appenzell Ausserrhoden in numbers
| What stands out | Figure | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest tax on a pension lump sumHow much tax on a pension lump sum? | CHF 49'550CHF 500,000, single, cantonal capital · rank 26 of 26As of 2026 · finpension and schwiizerfranke.com, cross-checkedOpen → | Open → |
| Tax deadline printed on your form – in only 4 cantonsWhen is the tax return due? | deadline printed on the formregular deadline, individualsAs of 11 October 2026 · Steuerverwaltung Kanton Appenzell AusserrhodenSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| Health insurance CHF 20 below the Swiss medianWhat does the cheapest health insurance cost in 2027? | CHF 433.40 a monthadults, CHF 300 deductible, with accident · rank 9 of 26As of 2027 · FOPH premium dataOpen → | Open → |
| How many people live here? | 57'221 residentspermanent resident population, end of 2025 · rank 21 of 26As of 2025 · FSO STATPOPSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| When do over-65s outnumber under-20s here? | Since 2020end of 2025: 12'699 aged 65+, 11'806 under 20As of 2025 · FSO STATPOP · scenarios, ConvivaPlus analysisSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How many here don't hold a Swiss passport? | 18.2%10'433 people, end of 2025 · rank 21 of 26As of 2025 · FSO STATPOPSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| Where do most foreign residents here come from? | Germany: 2'77326.6% of foreign residents · people from 118 countriesAs of 2025 · FSO STATPOPSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How often are people naturalised here? | 1.30%134 naturalisations in 2025 · rank 13 of 26As of 2025 · FSO, ConvivaPlus analysisSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How many cross-border commuters work here? | 446rank 21 of 26As of Q2 2026, provisional · FSO cross-border commuter statisticsSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How many live in a town or city? | 28.1%1 town · 20 municipalitiesAs of 1 January 2026 · FSO STATPOP · towns as defined by the FSOSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| Do children pay inheritance tax? | No, tax-freeAs of 1 January 2025 · FTAOpen → | Open → |
| Must the landlord disclose the previous rent? | NoCO Art. 270(2)As of 2026 · FHO list and tenants' associationOpen → | Open → |
| When can I end my tenancy? | 31 Mar / 30 SepAs of 2026 · CO 266c, local cantonal customOpen → | Open → |
| What does a 3-room flat cost? | CHF 1'266 a monthaverage net rent, whole canton · rank 10 of 26As of 2024 · FSO structural surveySee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How much tax on a CHF 50,000 salary? | CHF 4'534single, cantonal capital, federal + cantonal + municipal · rank 22 of 26As of 2025 · FTA, tax calculatorSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How much tax on a CHF 100,000 salary? | CHF 14'377single, cantonal capital, federal + cantonal + municipal · rank 14 of 26As of 2025 · FTA, tax calculatorSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How much withholding tax on a CHF 5,000 salary? | CHF 420.50 a monthtariff A, single, no children, excluding church tax · rank 19 of 26As of 2026 · FTA, withholding tax tariffsSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How much tax does pillar 3a save? | CHF 1'974full deduction CHF 7'258, salary CHF 120,000, single, cantonal capitalAs of 2025 · FTA, tax calculatorSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How much can I deduct for working from home? | up to CHF 2'400 a yearflat rate · 2 cantons at the same levelAs of tax year 2025 · Steuerverordnung Appenzell Ausserrhoden (bGS 621.111) Art. 18 'Übrige Berufskosten' (Stand 1.1.2024)See the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How many daycare places are there for small children? | 12 places per 100 children under 512 daycare centres, 312 places · rank 21 of 26As of 2024 · SODK childcare reportSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How often does the midwife visit after the birth? | 7.2 home visits on average438 women cared for after birth · rank 13 of 26As of 2024 · ZHAW midwifery statistics reportSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How many years of kindergarten are compulsory? | 2 yearsmunicipalities offer 2 yearsAs of 19 September 2026 · EDK survey of cantonsSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How does your wallet fare here? | 40 out of 100ConvivaPlus Cantonal Wallet Index · rank 22 of 26As of 2027 · ConvivaPlus analysis of FOPH, tax and FSO wage dataSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| What do people earn here? | CHF 6'623 a monthmedian, full-time, gross · region Eastern SwitzerlandAs of 2024 · FSO wage structure surveyOpen → | Open → |
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❓ Questions about Appenzell Ausserrhoden
In the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden: CHF 433.40 a month (adults, CHF 300 deductible, with accident · rank 9 of 26 · FOPH premium data, 2027).
→ Health insurance in Appenzell Ausserrhoden: from CHF 433.40 a monthE dobishme?
In the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden: CHF 49'550 (CHF 500,000, single, cantonal capital · rank 26 of 26 · finpension and schwiizerfranke.com, cross-checked, 2026).
→ Withdrawing pension capital: how much tax in Appenzell Ausserrhoden?E dobishme?
In the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden: No, tax-free (FTA, 1 January 2025).
→ Inheriting in Appenzell Ausserrhoden: no inheritance tax for childrenE dobishme?
In the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden: No (CO Art. 270(2) · FHO list and tenants' association, 2026).
→ New lease in Appenzell Ausserrhoden: no official form – your rightsE dobishme?
In the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden: 31 Mar / 30 Sep (CO 266c, local cantonal custom, 2026).
→ Ending a sublet: which dates apply in Appenzell Ausserrhoden?E dobishme?
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