SwitzerlandKanton Zürich 67 · Canton of Zurich
What is the aim of the cantonal fiscal equalisation (Finanzausgleich) among the municipalities of Zurich?
In the exam (German)
Was ist das Ziel des kantonalen Finanzausgleichs unter den Zürcher Gemeinden?
- aAll municipalities must have the same tax rate (Steuerfuss).Alle Gemeinden müssen denselben Steuerfuss haben.
- bThe canton takes over all the municipalities' debts.Der Kanton übernimmt alle Schulden der Gemeinden.
- cThe municipalities are to merge into larger municipalities.Die Gemeinden sollen sich zu grösseren Gemeinden zusammenschliessen.
- dThe difference in the municipalities' financial strength is to become smaller.Der Unterschied in der Finanzkraft der Gemeinden soll kleiner werden.Correct answer
Why?
Fiscal equalisation reduces differences in the municipalities' finances so that tax rates do not diverge widely. It is paid by the canton and by financially strong municipalities; each municipality still sets its own tax rate (Steuerfuss).
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