The battle to end the tax home owners pay is hotting up in Bern.
A small majority in parliament is in favour of changing what’s known as the ‘imputed rental value’ - which is a tax homeowners pay based on a fictitious rental value.
Those opposed say it will create a CHF 2bn hole in the country’s finances, forcing cantons to raise their tax rate.
Backers say it won’t be that much – and cantons can fill the gap by a tax on second homes.
Voters will have the final say at the end of next month.
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