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Coeff. 78.5%Taxes in Lausanne
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Lausanne is a municipality in the canton of Vaud. With 144'873 inhabitants and a density of 3502 inh./km2. The municipal coefficient is 78.5% (fiscal year 2026). Compared to other municipalities in the canton of Vaud, Lausanne applies a relatively high municipal coefficient.
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144'873
3502 inh./km²
41.4 km²
Taxation in Lausanne
Municipal coefficient
78.5%
Fiscal year: 2026
Economy
Dominant sector: immobilier
View companies in LausanneSource: FSO / LINDAS — Municipality code 5586
Tax estimation in Lausanne
In Switzerland, taxes are calculated by applying a municipal coefficient and a cantonal rate to a progressive tax scale. The exact amount depends on your income, family situation and applicable deductions.
In Switzerland, taxes are calculated by applying these coefficients to a progressive cantonal scale, not directly on income. Learn more
Economic fabric
13732 active companies are registered in this municipality.
View companies in the ObservatoryDominant sector: immobilier
Main tax deductions (VD)
| Type | Amount / Limit |
|---|---|
| Meal expenses | CHF 15/day |
| Commuting expenses (home to work) | |
| Train / public transport | Actual subscription (GA, half-fare, route pass) |
| Car | CHF 0.70/km (home-work distance) |
| Bicycle | CHF 700/year |
| Transport cap | Max CHF 7,000/year (all modes combined) |
| Property maintenance | 20% (<10 yrs) or 30% (>10 yrs) of rental value |
| Pillar 3a | CHF 7,258 (employed) / CHF 36,288 (self-employed) |
Indicative amounts for the current fiscal year. Canton VD page
Frequently asked questions
What is the tax rate in Lausanne?
The municipal coefficient is 78.5%. These coefficients are applied to the cantonal base tax (progressive scale), not directly on your income.
How many inhabitants does Lausanne have?
Lausanne has 144.9k inhabitants, over an area of 41.37 km².
How to file a tax return in Lausanne?
Residents of Lausanne can entrust their tax return to NeoFidu, a Swiss online fiduciary, from CHF 149.