Canton of Schaffhausen

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Canton of Schaffhausen: CHF 22'700 less tax on your pension than in Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Withdrawing CHF 500,000 from your pension fund costs CHF 26'850 in tax here – CHF 22'700 less than in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. Coming up: Candle dipping in Schaffhausen: from 18 Nov.

What is there for the canton of Schaffhausen?

In the canton of Schaffhausen: Candle dipping in Schaffhausen, Christmas markets, Turnip lanterns in Stein am Rhein and CHF 22'700 less tax on your pension than in Appenzell Ausserrhoden.

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CHF 22'700 less tax on your pension than in Appenzell AusserrhodenHow much tax on a pension lump sum?CHF 26'850CHF 500,000, single, cantonal capital · rank 2 of 26As of 2026 · finpension and schwiizerfranke.com, cross-checkedOpen →
Only 3 cantons have lower rentsWhat does a 3-room flat cost?CHF 1'211 a monthaverage net rent, whole canton · rank 4 of 26As of 2024 · FSO structural surveySee the analysis →
How many people live here?90'087 residentspermanent resident population, end of 2025 · rank 19 of 26As of 2025 · FSO STATPOPSee the analysis →
When do over-65s outnumber under-20s here?Since 2011end of 2025: 20'233 aged 65+, 17'109 under 20As of 2025 · FSO STATPOP · scenarios, ConvivaPlus analysisSee the analysis →
How many here don't hold a Swiss passport?29.4%26'530 people, end of 2025 · rank 6 of 26As of 2025 · FSO STATPOPSee the analysis →
Where do most foreign residents here come from?Germany: 8'02530.2% of foreign residents · people from 129 countriesAs of 2025 · FSO STATPOPSee the analysis →
How often are people naturalised here?1.63%419 naturalisations in 2025 · rank 8 of 26As of 2025 · FSO, ConvivaPlus analysisSee the analysis →
How many cross-border commuters work here?5'743borders Germany · rank 14 of 26As of Q2 2026, provisional · FSO cross-border commuter statisticsSee the analysis →
How many live in a town or city?57.1%2 towns and cities · 26 municipalitiesAs of 1 January 2026 · FSO STATPOP · towns as defined by the FSOSee the analysis →
What does the cheapest health insurance cost in 2027?CHF 445.00 a monthadults, CHF 300 deductible, with accident · rank 12 of 26As of 2027 · FOPH premium dataOpen →
Do children pay inheritance tax?No, tax-freeAs of 1 January 2025 · FTAOpen →
Must the landlord disclose the previous rent?NoCO Art. 270(2)As of 2026 · FHO list and tenants' associationOpen →
When can I end my tenancy?31 Mar / 30 SepAs of 2026 · CO 266c, local cantonal customOpen →
Where to this weekend?2 checked day tripsAs of 2026 · ConvivaPlus Day-Trip RadarOpen →
When is the tax return due?31 Marchregular deadline, individualsAs of 11 October 2026 · Steuerverwaltung Kanton SchaffhausenSee the analysis →
How much tax on a CHF 50,000 salary?CHF 3'358single, cantonal capital, federal + cantonal + municipal · rank 6 of 26As of 2025 · FTA, tax calculatorSee the analysis →
How much tax on a CHF 100,000 salary?CHF 11'907single, cantonal capital, federal + cantonal + municipal · rank 7 of 26As of 2025 · FTA, tax calculatorSee the analysis →
How much withholding tax on a CHF 5,000 salary?CHF 361.00 a monthtariff A, single, no children, excluding church tax · rank 7 of 26As of 2026 · FTA, withholding tax tariffsSee the analysis →
How much tax does pillar 3a save?CHF 1'799full deduction CHF 7'258, salary CHF 120,000, single, cantonal capitalAs of 2025 · FTA, tax calculatorSee the analysis →
How much can I deduct for working from home?up to CHF 4'000 a yearflat rate, same as federalAs of tax year 2025 · Hilfsblatt Berufsauslagen bei unselbständiger Erwerbstätigkeit 2025, Ziff. 4 (Kanton Schaffhausen)See the analysis →
On how many Sundays may shops open?up to 2 a yearAs of 12 October 2026 · Art. 11 lit. b Ruhetagsgesetz SH (SHR 900.200), Stand 01.01.2007See the analysis →
How many daycare places are there for small children?30 places per 100 children under 529 daycare centres, 1'201 places · rank 5 of 26As of 2023 · SODK childcare reportSee the analysis →
How often does the midwife visit after the birth?7.9 home visits on average541 women cared for after birth · rank 7 of 26As of 2024 · ZHAW midwifery statistics reportSee the analysis →
How many years of kindergarten are compulsory?2 yearsmunicipalities offer 2 yearsAs of 19 September 2026 · EDK survey of cantonsSee the analysis →
How does your wallet fare here?70 out of 100ConvivaPlus Cantonal Wallet Index · rank 7 of 26As of 2027 · ConvivaPlus analysis of FOPH, tax and FSO wage dataSee the analysis →
What do people earn here?CHF 6'623 a monthmedian, full-time, gross · region Eastern SwitzerlandAs of 2024 · FSO wage structure surveyOpen →

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