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Canton of Thurgau: Candle dipping 2026
A lump-sum pension costs more here: on CHF 500,000 the tax is CHF 3'700 above the median of the 26 cantons. Coming up: Candle dipping in Frauenfeld: from 10 Nov.
What is there for the canton of Thurgau?
In the canton of Thurgau: Candle dipping in Frauenfeld, Turnip lanterns in Sirnach, Christmas markets and CHF 3'700 more tax on your pension than the Swiss median.
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📊 Thurgau in numbers
| What stands out | Figure | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ThurgauSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| CHF 3'700 more tax on your pension than the Swiss medianHow much tax on a pension lump sum? | CHF 40'850CHF 500,000, single, cantonal capital · rank 17 of 26As of 2026 · finpension and schwiizerfranke.com, cross-checkedOpen → | Open → |
| How many people live here? | 302'806 residentspermanent resident population, end of 2025 · rank 12 of 26As of 2025 · FSO STATPOPSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| When do over-65s outnumber under-20s here? | Expected in 2026end of 2025: 60'664 aged 65+, 61'360 under 20 · FSO cantonal reference scenarioAs of 2025 · FSO STATPOP · scenarios, ConvivaPlus analysisSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How many here don't hold a Swiss passport? | 27.9%84'459 people, end of 2025 · rank 9 of 26As of 2025 · FSO STATPOPSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| Where do most foreign residents here come from? | Germany: 27'55632.6% of foreign residents · people from 150 countriesAs of 2025 · FSO STATPOPSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How often are people naturalised here? | 1.20%992 naturalisations in 2025 · rank 18 of 26As of 2025 · FSO, ConvivaPlus analysisSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How many cross-border commuters work here? | 6'802borders Germany · rank 12 of 26As of Q2 2026, provisional · FSO cross-border commuter statisticsSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How many live in a town or city? | 35.3%6 towns and cities · 80 municipalitiesAs of 1 January 2026 · FSO STATPOP · towns as defined by the FSOSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| What does the cheapest health insurance cost in 2027? | CHF 453.80 a monthadults, CHF 300 deductible, with accident · rank 14 of 26As of 2027 · FOPH premium dataOpen → | Open → |
| 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 → |
| What does a certified signature cost? | CHF 30Verordnung des Regierungsrates über die Gebühren der kantonalen Verwaltung · § 3 Abs. 1 Ziff. 1.1As of 1 January 2016 · statute book 631.11Open → | Open → |
| When can I end my tenancy? | 31 Mar / 30 SepAs of 2026 · CO 266c, local cantonal customOpen → | Open → |
| Where to this weekend? | 3 checked day tripsAs of 2026 · ConvivaPlus Day-Trip RadarOpen → | Open → |
| What does a 3-room flat cost? | CHF 1'308 a monthaverage net rent, whole canton · rank 13 of 26As of 2024 · FSO structural surveySee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How much tax on a CHF 50,000 salary? | CHF 3'927single, cantonal capital, federal + cantonal + municipal · rank 14 of 26As of 2025 · FTA, tax calculatorSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How much tax on a CHF 100,000 salary? | CHF 13'123single, cantonal capital, federal + cantonal + municipal · rank 13 of 26As of 2025 · FTA, tax calculatorSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How much withholding tax on a CHF 5,000 salary? | CHF 403.00 a monthtariff A, single, no children, excluding church tax · rank 14 of 26As of 2026 · FTA, withholding tax tariffsSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How much tax does pillar 3a save? | CHF 1'841full 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 4'000 a yearflat rate, same as federalAs of tax year 2025 · Steuerpraxis Thurgau StP 29 Nr. 7 'Übrige für die Ausübung des Berufes erforderliche Kosten' (Fassung 2025-10)See the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| On how many Sundays may shops open? | up to 4 a yearAs of 12 October 2026 · § 6 Abs. 3 und 4 Gesetz über die Ladenöffnungszeiten TG (LöG, RB 554.11), vom 27.02.2002See the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How many daycare places are there for small children? | 13 places per 100 children under 565 daycare centres, 1'863 places · rank 19 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 average2'439 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? | 49 out of 100ConvivaPlus Cantonal Wallet Index · rank 18 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 Thurgau
In the canton of Thurgau: CHF 453.80 a month (adults, CHF 300 deductible, with accident · rank 14 of 26 · FOPH premium data, 2027).
→ Health insurance in Thurgau: from CHF 453.80 a month¿Útil?
In the canton of Thurgau: CHF 40'850 (CHF 500,000, single, cantonal capital · rank 17 of 26 · finpension and schwiizerfranke.com, cross-checked, 2026).
→ Withdrawing pension capital: how much tax in Thurgau?¿Útil?
In the canton of Thurgau: No, tax-free (FTA, 1 January 2025).
→ Inheriting in Thurgau: no inheritance tax for children¿Útil?
In the canton of Thurgau: No (CO Art. 270(2) · FHO list and tenants' association, 2026).
→ New lease in Thurgau: no official form – your rights¿Útil?
In the canton of Thurgau: CHF 30 (Verordnung des Regierungsrates über die Gebühren der kantonalen Verwaltung · § 3 Abs. 1 Ziff. 1.1 · statute book 631.11, 1 January 2016).
→ What does a notary cost in Thurgau?¿Útil?
In the canton of Thurgau: 31 Mar / 30 Sep (CO 266c, local cantonal custom, 2026).
→ Ending a sublet: which dates apply in Thurgau?¿Útil?
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