Appenzell Ausserrhoden Income Tax Service

Appenzell Ausserrhoden Income Tax Service

Appenzell Ausserrhoden Income Tax Service – Cross-Border & Private Clients

We support clients resident in canton Appenzell Ausserrhoden with Swiss income and wealth tax filings, typically in cases involving substantial assets, holding structures and cross-border obligations to the US or Germany. This page outlines our Appenzell Ausserrhoden–specific service scope and fixed-fee packages.


Service scope for Appenzell Ausserrhoden income tax

For clients residing in canton Appenzell Ausserrhoden, we handle income and wealth tax returns at cantonal and municipal level, with a clear focus on complex and cross-border profiles. Typical elements of an Appenzell Ausserrhoden mandate include:

  • Appenzell Ausserrhoden income tax return (canton & municipality)
  • Annual wealth tax calculation and reporting under Appenzell Ausserrhoden rules
  • Equity compensation (RSUs, stock options, carried interest, bonus shares)
  • Investment income, structured products, foreign bank and brokerage accounts
  • Self-employment, partnership interests and holding/management companies
  • Coordination with US and/or German returns – foreign tax credits, treaty application and timing

For technical background on Appenzell Ausserrhoden income tax and cross-border topics, see the Appenzell Ausserrhoden section of our Swiss Income Tax Guide . Wealth tax specifics for canton Appenzell Ausserrhoden are covered in the Appenzell Ausserrhoden Wealth Tax Hub .

Appenzell Ausserrhoden income tax packages & pricing (Swiss side)

The packages below describe our Swiss-side work for canton Appenzell Ausserrhoden via Sesch TaxRep GmbH. Where US or German returns are required, these are prepared and invoiced separately by Sesch USA LLC and/or Sesch Group GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft. All Swiss-side fees are in CHF and exclude VAT.

Package Typical profile Scope (Swiss side) Fee (CHF)
Appenzell Ausserrhoden Complex Swiss Only Income & wealth tax (no foreign filings)
  • Resident in canton Appenzell Ausserrhoden
  • Significant salary/bonus and/or investment income
  • Portfolio, real estate and wealth tax exposure
  • No parallel US or German tax return
  • Appenzell Ausserrhoden income tax return (canton & municipality)
  • Wealth tax calculation and annual return
  • Reporting of pensions, deductions, investment and property income
  • Assessment review and response to straightforward tax office queries
From CHF 1’100 to CHF 1’900
Depending on income level, number of accounts and asset complexity.
Appenzell Ausserrhoden–US Cross-Border Swiss + US individual returns
  • Appenzell Ausserrhoden resident with US citizenship/green card
  • Salary/bonus, equity compensation, global portfolios
  • Swiss and foreign bank/brokerage accounts; possible PFIC/FBAR/FATCA issues
  • All items from the Appenzell Ausserrhoden Complex Swiss Only package
  • Swiss-side coordination with US returns (foreign tax credits, treaty positions)
  • Income and asset mapping for US reporting in cooperation with Sesch USA LLC
Swiss side: CHF 1’500 – 2’300
US return prepared and invoiced separately by Sesch USA LLC (typically from USD 1’800).
Appenzell Ausserrhoden–Germany Cross-Border Swiss + German individual returns
  • Appenzell Ausserrhoden resident with German tax ties (residence history, income or assets)
  • Employment, pension, investment or business income between Switzerland and Germany
  • All items from the Appenzell Ausserrhoden Complex Swiss Only package
  • Application of the Germany–Switzerland tax treaty on the Swiss side
  • Coordination with the German return on sourcing and double tax relief
  • Joint review with Sesch Group GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
Swiss side: CHF 1’500 – 2’300
German return invoiced separately (typically from EUR 1’500).
Appenzell Ausserrhoden Private Client Plus Advanced cross-border / entrepreneur
  • Entrepreneurs, partners or significant shareholders
  • Holding or management companies in Appenzell Ausserrhoden and abroad
  • Multi-jurisdiction income (dividends, carry, partnership income, interest)
  • Tailored Appenzell Ausserrhoden income and wealth tax planning and returns
  • Coordination with corporate, holding or partnership structures
  • Integrated cross-border planning with US/German advisors
  • Extended support for tax audits, rulings and complex authority queries
Swiss side: from CHF 2’600
Custom quote depending on structure, entities and jurisdictions involved.

After an initial consultation and review of your situation, we will confirm the most suitable Appenzell Ausserrhoden package and provide a written fixed-fee quote before starting any work.

How the Appenzell Ausserrhoden income tax process works

1. Discovery call

A 20-minute call to clarify your residence in canton Appenzell Ausserrhoden, your income sources, asset structure and any US or German tax connections. We confirm that your case fits our cross-border and private client focus.

2. Engagement & onboarding

You receive a joint engagement pack clearly separating:

  • The Appenzell Ausserrhoden income and wealth tax mandate with Sesch TaxRep GmbH
  • Where applicable, the US mandate with Sesch USA LLC and/or the German mandate with Sesch Group GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
  • Data protection, information sharing and billing principles

3. Unified intake & secure upload

We use a single intake questionnaire and secure document portal for all jurisdictions. Salary statements, bank and portfolio reports, pension documents, equity compensation data and real estate details are collected once and allocated internally to the Swiss, US and German teams.

4. Draft returns & cross-border alignment

The Appenzell Ausserrhoden team prepares draft income and wealth tax returns, while the US and/or German teams prepare their filings. We coordinate sourcing, foreign tax credits and treaty positions so that all returns are consistent and defensible.

5. Review, sign-off & filing

We walk you through the key Appenzell Ausserrhoden figures (taxable income, net wealth, effective rates) and how they interact with US or German outcomes. After you approve, we file the Appenzell Ausserrhoden returns electronically or by post and monitor assessments and deadlines.

6. Invoicing

Separate invoices are issued by each legal entity (Swiss, US, German). On request, we can align billing in CHF, USD or EUR and provide an overview of the total engagement cost.

Who we typically work with in Appenzell Ausserrhoden

  • Executives with international roles and equity compensation packages
  • US citizens/green card holders or German taxpayers living in canton Appenzell Ausserrhoden
  • Entrepreneurs, partners and significant shareholders with cross-border structures
  • Families with substantial portfolios, holdings or property and wealth tax exposure

Purely domestic Appenzell Ausserrhoden salary-only cases without cross-border or wealth tax complexity are generally outside our core focus and better served by mass-market providers.

Talk to an Appenzell Ausserrhoden income tax specialist

If you are resident in canton Appenzell Ausserrhoden and your situation involves cross-border elements or significant assets, we are happy to discuss the appropriate package and next steps in a complimentary 20-minute discovery call.

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