Tax returns in the region
Tax return Illnau-Effretikon — prepared and filed for you
We prepare and file tax returns for residents of Illnau-Effretikon — Effretikon, Illnau, Kyburg and the surrounding villages — online or at our office by Winterthur main station, eight minutes away by S-Bahn. From CHF 59.
Illnau-Effretikon is a town with two faces: Effretikon is a key rail hub between Zurich and Winterthur with many rented flats and new developments, while Illnau and hamlets such as Ottikon or Agasul are rural — and since 2016 Kyburg, with its castle, has also been part of the town. Households are correspondingly varied, from commuters to Zurich and families in their own homes to international professionals.
We look after clients from Illnau-Effretikon from our office in Winterthur — online, by post or in person. From Effretikon the S-Bahn takes eight minutes to Winterthur main station, and our office in the Archhöfe shopping centre is right next to it. We advise in German and English.
How it works
From Illnau-Effretikon — no extra trip needed.
Appointment or straight online
Book an appointment — in person, by phone or video. Or upload your documents online right away.
We prepare and check
Every deduction is checked. We clarify questions in a short call.
You approve
You receive the finished tax return to review — it only goes out once you approve it.
Filed electronically
Via ZHprivateTax to your municipal tax office — with all attachments.
Typical topics
What often matters in Illnau-Effretikon.
Commuting to Zurich
If you commute from Effretikon to Zurich or the airport, your travel pass is deductible as travel costs, plus the extra cost of meals away from home if your employer offers no canteen or lunch vouchers. If you work from home regularly, only the days you actually commute count — we check what applies in your case.
Expats and tax at source
International professionals without a C permit (settlement permit) pay tax at source, deducted straight from their salary. Above a gross income of CHF 120,000 a subsequent ordinary assessment — a full tax return — is mandatory; below that you can apply for one, for example to claim pillar 3a or a pension fund buy-in. The deadline for applying is strict.
Families and childcare
Many young families live in the new developments around the station. Nursery and after-school care costs are deductible up to a cap, plus the child deduction. Married couples where both partners work also benefit from the dual-earner deduction.
Example
Example: an expat family in Effretikon
A couple from abroad lives with a toddler in a rented flat in Effretikon. He works in Zurich on a B permit and earns over CHF 120,000; she works part time in Winterthur. Their child attends nursery three days a week.
Because his income is above the threshold, a subsequent ordinary assessment is mandatory. We prepare the full tax return including nursery costs, pillar 3a, travel costs and the child deduction, explain every step in English and file electronically. The tax already withheld at source is credited.
FAQ
Tax return Illnau-Effretikon: questions and answers.
Who can do my tax return in Illnau-Effretikon?
We can — Steuererklärung Winterthur. We look after clients from Effretikon, Illnau, Kyburg and the other villages from our office next to Winterthur main station, online, by post or in person. Individuals from CHF 59, families from CHF 100.
What is the municipal tax rate in Illnau-Effretikon?
Illnau-Effretikon's municipal tax multiplier for 2026 is 113 % (excluding church tax), according to the canton of Zurich.
Do you advise in English?
Yes. We work with many international clients and explain tax at source, assessments and deductions in English.
Can we help?
Your tax return from Illnau-Effretikon — done in three days.
Book an appointment — you don’t need any documents yet. We clarify your situation in a conversation, check every deduction and file electronically. All you do is approve.