Deduction of medical expenses

As a rule, you cannot miss the deduction of the health insurance lump sum in your tax return.The cantonal tax authorities will take over the deduction even if you do not claim it on your tax return, but the deductible lump sum for your health insurance depends on the canton of residence according to specific criteria.

However, the deductible lump sum from your health insurance depends on the canton of residence, according to specific criteria: not all medical costs are reimbursed by your health insurance.However, you can claim the medical expenses you incur in Switzerland or abroad if they exceed 5% of your net taxable income. Note that the canton of Valais accepts the deduction of medical expenses if they exceed 2% of your net taxable income.