ZHprivateTax

Spec sheet

Purpose

ZHprivateTax is the Canton of Zurich’s online solution for filing tax returns digitally in a browser without installation.Read 12 Oct 2026 · zhprivatetax.ch

Intended users

The site presents ZHprivateTax as the standard online tax-return solution for taxpayers in the Canton of Zurich from tax period 2025.Read 12 Oct 2026 · zhprivatetax.ch

Free plan

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · zhprivatetax.ch

Integrations

The service supports importing eTax statements with barcodes, including eSalary certificates and eSecurities statements; other PDF document amounts must be entered manually.Read 11 Oct 2026 · zhprivatetax.ch

Support

Technical support is available by phone on weekdays from 8:00–12:00 and 13:00–17:00, and on weekends around the regular end-of-March filing deadline.Read 12 Oct 2026 · zhprivatetax.ch

Headquarters

Zürich, SwitzerlandRead 28 Sep 2026 · zhprivatetax.ch

Authentication

Login uses Switzerland’s AGOV service with an app or a physical FIDO2 security key.Read 12 Oct 2026 · zhprivatetax.ch

Cost

The site describes the online filing as having no cost.Read 12 Oct 2026 · zhprivatetax.ch

Data import

Users can import prior-year data from Private Tax, and later years’ data are made available automatically in ZHprivateTax.Read 12 Oct 2026 · zhprivatetax.ch

Data security

The site says data is encrypted in transit and at rest, stored in Swiss data centers, and protected by backups and redundant infrastructure.Read 12 Oct 2026 · zhprivatetax.ch

Delegation

The delegation function lets users manage multiple tax returns and grant another person electronic access.Read 12 Oct 2026 · zhprivatetax.ch

Demo limitation

The demo lets users explore the service but does not allow them to save a tax return.Read 12 Oct 2026 · zhprivatetax.ch

Document scanning

Users can photograph paper documents with a smartphone or upload files in a browser without an additional app.Read 11 Oct 2026 · zhprivatetax.ch

Document upload

Users can upload PDF documents or photograph paper receipts with a smartphone and add them in the browser.Read 12 Oct 2026 · zhprivatetax.ch

Electronic filing

Returns are submitted electronically to the tax authority without requiring a signature.Read 12 Oct 2026 · zhprivatetax.ch

Integration limit

Automatic extraction of document data is currently limited to barcode e-documents such as electronic salary certificates and tax statements; other PDF amounts must be entered manually.Read 12 Oct 2026 · zhprivatetax.ch

Investment income

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · zhprivatetax.ch

Login

Login uses AGOV with the AGOV app or a FIDO2 security key.Read 11 Oct 2026 · zhprivatetax.ch

Mobile access

web_onlyRead 22 Sep 2026 · zhprivatetax.ch

Notable limit

Only eDocuments with barcodes are automatically read; amounts from other PDFs, such as donation receipts, must be entered manually.Read 11 Oct 2026 · zhprivatetax.ch

Paperless submission

Users can submit without a signature and upload required supporting documents electronically.Read 11 Oct 2026 · zhprivatetax.ch

Prior year data

Users can import prior year data from Private Tax, and later years’ data is made available automatically in ZHprivateTax.Read 11 Oct 2026 · zhprivatetax.ch

Rental income

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · zhprivatetax.ch

Security and hosting

The site states that data is encrypted in transit and at rest, stored in Swiss data centres, and protected with backups and redundant infrastructure.Read 11 Oct 2026 · zhprivatetax.ch

Self-employment support

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · zhprivatetax.ch

State filing

includedRead 22 Sep 2026 · zhprivatetax.ch

Supported devices

The browser-based service works on devices with internet access and a current browser; the site says simple returns can also be filed on a smartphone.Read 12 Oct 2026 · zhprivatetax.ch

Plans and prices

Every ZHprivateTax plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Tax Software#60 of 1498.1
• Personal Tax Software#64 of 1237.9