Switzerland is considering a shift to individual taxation from joint taxation, which currently disincentivizes many married women from working or increasing their hours. Reforming Switzerland’s taxation system to allow for individual taxation could significantly boost female workforce participation. Currently, the tax burden on second earners often women discourages them from working full-time or entering the labor market. Studies suggest this reform could add between 12,000 and 20,000 full-time equivalent jobs to the economy as more women enter the workforce or transition from part-time to full-time roles.
Date: February 2, 2026. Source: swissinfo.ch