FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Fiduvia?

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Fiduvia is a Swiss tax return assistance service. We support individuals in preparing their tax return, fully online, with no appointment.

Which cantons is Fiduvia available in?

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Fiduvia is currently available to taxpayers in the cantons of Vaud, Fribourg and Valais.

How does Fiduvia work?

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It is simple: you create your account, answer the questions about your tax situation and upload your documents directly to your client area. Our team then reviews your file, prepares your return and files it with the competent tax authorities where this is included in your service.

What documents do I need to provide?

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The documents required depend on your situation. They may include salary certificates, bank statements, housing documents, insurance, pension, debts, professional expenses, property or other tax records.\nOur questionnaire tells you which documents your situation requires.

Do I need to travel or book an appointment?

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No. Fiduvia works entirely online. You can send your information and documents from your client area, wherever you are.

How long does it take to process my return?

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The average processing time is around 10 working days from receipt of all the required information and documents.\nTimes may vary depending on the complexity of the file and the time of year.

Who handles my return?

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Your file is handled by a member of the Fiduvia team. A manager may be assigned to your file to follow it during processing.

Does Fiduvia file my return with the tax authorities?

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Yes. Where your service includes filing, Fiduvia prepares and files your return with the competent tax authorities, in line with the instructions and authorisation you give us when ordering.

Does Fiduvia guarantee that I will pay less tax?

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No. Our aim is to prepare a complete return consistent with the information and supporting documents you provide, taking into account the deductions applicable to your situation.\nThe final tax amount is determined by the tax authority.

Is my tax data secure?

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We pay particular attention to the security of the tax and financial data you send us.\nData and documents are processed through our client area and our hosting infrastructure planned in Switzerland. Access to files is limited to authorised persons.\nYou will find more information in our Privacy policy.

Where are my documents stored?

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Fiduvia plans to store client data and documents on Infomaniak infrastructure in Switzerland, in line with our production architecture.

How long do you keep my documents?

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We keep certain information and supporting documents for as long as necessary to provide our Services and to comply with our legal obligations, in particular the applicable tax and accounting retention obligations.\nThe details are set out in our Privacy policy.

Can I delete my account?

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Yes. You can request the deletion of your account. Some data may nevertheless have to be kept where the law imposes a retention obligation on us.

How much does the service cost?

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The price depends on your tax situation and the complexity of your file. The applicable price is communicated to you before payment, so you know the cost before starting.

How can I pay?

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Payment can be made online using the payment methods offered at the time of ordering, in particular Stripe and, where available, TWINT.

Can I cancel my order?

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You can request cancellation and a refund as long as Fiduvia has not started processing your file. Once processing has started, the refund conditions set out in our terms apply.

Does Fiduvia replace the tax administration?

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No. Fiduvia is a tax return assistance provider. The tax authorities remain competent to review, accept, amend or correct your return.

Can I contact Fiduvia if I have a question?

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Yes. You can contact us at contact@fiduvia.ch or use the contact options available on our Site.