Rehabilitate federal finances by increasing federal taxes. — Solution

Solution

An increase in federal tax for natural persons would not disproportionately burden low and middle incomes, as the tax is progressive.

Discussion

• Gabriel Fringeli (2025-12-31): The direct federal tax for natural persons is a pure income tax. Wealth and inheritances are not taxed. Also, capital gains from investments are not taxed. An increase in the federal tax would therefore primarily lead to an even higher burden on employed persons. This does not correspond to the principle of a merit-based society.
• ↳ Oliver Herren (2026-01-06): Yes, that corresponds quite clearly to the concept that those who can perform more also contribute more to the community. The tax is progressive. An inheritance or estate tax and also a progressive wealth tax are, in my view, also sensible. Overall, the values should be calibrated so that the distribution of wealth develops socially reasonably.