VaudTax

Spec sheet

Purpose

VaudTax is an online service for completing and submitting a tax return to the Vaud tax authority.Read 11 Oct 2026 · vd.ch

Free plan

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · vd.ch

Headquarters

Lausanne, SwitzerlandRead 28 Sep 2026 · vd.ch

Access

The service is available 24 hours a day on smartphones, tablets, and computers and requires no installation.Read 11 Oct 2026 · vd.ch

Accessibility

The online service is accessible to people with visual impairments.Read 11 Oct 2026 · vd.ch

Assistance

The service provides an improved help function, video tutorials, and discovery sessions organized by the cantonal tax administration.Read 11 Oct 2026 · vd.ch

Bank data

Importing an original PDF eRelevé fiscal with the required barcode page can automatically fill certain forms for securities and debts.Read 11 Oct 2026 · vd.ch

Data handling

The tax authority says saved information is treated confidentially and that electronic returns are sent to its server securely and encrypted.Read 11 Oct 2026 · vd.ch

Hosting and security

Data is hosted in the State of Vaud's data centers; transmission uses HTTPS, access is limited to authorized staff subject to tax secrecy, and security controls and audits are performed regularly.Read 11 Oct 2026 · vd.ch

Import

Users can import data from a 2024 return saved with the former VaudTax software as a .tax file or from the online service as a .vaudtax file.Read 11 Oct 2026 · vd.ch

Investment income

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · vd.ch

Legacy software

The VaudTax desktop software is no longer produced for tax year 2025, and taxpayers are directed to use the online service.Read 11 Oct 2026 · vd.ch

Manual saving

Entered information is not saved automatically; users must save a .vaudtax file to their device to preserve their work.Read 11 Oct 2026 · vd.ch

Mobile access

web_and_mobileRead 22 Sep 2026 · vd.ch

Related service

VaudTax provides direct access to the e-ACO service for changing tax instalments.Read 11 Oct 2026 · vd.ch

Rental income

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · vd.ch

Self-employment support

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · vd.ch

State filing

includedRead 22 Sep 2026 · vd.ch

Submission

Returns can be submitted electronically through VaudTax; the page also describes printing and mailing a return as an option.Read 11 Oct 2026 · vd.ch

Support limit

The tax administration says it cannot provide technical information about other approved tax software.Read 11 Oct 2026 · vd.ch

Plans and prices

Every VaudTax plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Tax Software#58 of 1498.1
• Personal Tax Software#57 of 1238.0