People who want to continue gainful employment following the ordinary retirement age should be able to benefit from tax relief. The National supported Monday by 96 votes once morest 79 a motion of its commission in this direction. The Council of States has yet to decide.
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In addition to a tax deduction, the text suggests several other measures, such as an exemption of AVS pensions from income tax or a reduction in income tax for part or all of the income earned within the framework of the professional activity.
Missing incentive
At present, there is no tax incentive to encourage the pursuit of a lucrative activity. Tax incentives would improve the financial situation of retirees, pointed out Olivier Feller (PLR / VD) for the commission.
Increased participation of retirees in the labor market would be an important contribution to addressing the shortage of skilled labour, he continued. Maintaining a professional activity beyond the ordinary retirement age would also make it possible to relieve social insurance, both at the level of the first and second pillars.
Only people earning a good living or still sitting on boards of directors following retirement would benefit from these measures, criticized Prisca Birrer-Heimo (PS / LU). Workers, who can no longer continue their employment due to excessive physical loads, will be harmed. The project misses its target.
Ueli Maurer asked him to wait for a report on the subject which is already being written. It should be ready in early 2023. The finance minister also pointed out that the motion is not entirely constitutional.
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