Service & Knowledge

The Service & Knowledge Hub brings together two main areas: the knowledge section, which includes a tax glossary, FAQs, and comparisons; and the service section, which offers pickup and drop-off services, second opinions, appeals and corrections, data security, and references. It also includes free downloads such as checklists and templates for your tax return.

Yes, that’s what our second opinion service is for. You fill out your tax return yourself as usual, and we’ll review it before filing to ensure that all deductions have been claimed correctly, opportunities for optimization have been maximized, and errors have been avoided. This is especially worthwhile in complex situations involving real estate, securities, or self-employment.

Your data is processed in compliance with the DSG, transmitted using end-to-end encryption, and stored on servers in Switzerland. Full details regarding encryption, server location, and retention periods are transparently provided in the Data Security section.

Objections to the tax assessment notice must generally be submitted in writing to the appropriate tax office within 30 days. In the “Objections & Corrections” section, you’ll find instructions on the process, the relevant deadlines, and a template for the objection letter. We’d also be happy to handle the process for you.

In the Downloads section, you'll find, among other things, the 2026 Tax Return Checklist, a deduction checklist, templates for a mileage log, expense reports, and rental documents, as well as special templates for self-employed individuals and crypto investors—all free of charge and available in PDF or Excel format.

steuermacher.ch combines the convenience of an online solution with the quality of advice provided by a tax advisor: You submit your documents or use our pickup and delivery service; our experts fill out the tax return; you review it and approve it. A detailed comparison of tax advisors, tax software, and doing it yourself—based on cost, time, and quality—can be found in the “Comparison” section.

You’ll find all the key tax terms listed alphabetically in the A–Z Tax Glossary. From “deduction” to “imputed rental value,” “flat-rate taxation,” “withholding tax,” and “surcharge”—each term is explained in an easy-to-understand way, including examples and references to additional guides.

In most cases, we process a fully submitted tax return within 5 to 10 business days. In complex situations—such as those involving real estate, self-employment, or international income—it may take a little longer. You can view the current processing times when you place your order.

Yes. You can reach us by phone, email, through the contact form, and, if needed, in person—for example, through our pickup and delivery service. You can find all contact options and office hours under "Contact."