Families struggle to find affordable homes in Zug.
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In recent decades Zug has managed to attract numerous multinational companies thanks to its low tax policy. The downside of the economic growth is rapidly increasing rents, which make it hard for middle class families to find affordable homes. (TSR/swissinfo.ch)
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Rich set to pay more tax
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The move comes amid attacks against lump-sum taxation which have notably led to canton Zurich abolishing the practice in a public vote in 2009 and some cantons increasing their levies. Lump-sum taxes have been a feature in Switzerland since 1920, allowing cantons to ignore the wealth and income of wealthy foreign residents as long as…
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