Summer camps for children: Can you really deduct these costs from taxes now?

Many parents know the situation:
School is closed, holidays are coming up – but work continues as usual.

👉 These costs may be tax deductible under certain conditions.

A recent court ruling provides clarity.

⚖️ Federal Supreme Court ruling 9C_156/2025

The court confirmed that children’s camps can qualify as childcare expenses.

👉 It’s not about what the activity is
👉 but why you use it

👶 Key requirement: childcare

• You are working or in education
• Your child needs care
• You rely on external childcare

👉 Then the costs may be deductible.

🧠 Activities can qualify

• Holiday camps
• Private school courses
• Care on school-free days

👉 if they serve a childcare purpose

⚠️ Not deductible

• Pure leisure activities
• Hobbies unrelated to work

💸 Deduction in Zurich

Up to CHF 25,000 per child can be deducted in 2025.

🤖 How iqtax helps

You are guided step by step through your tax return and prompted to review relevant areas such as childcare costs.

👉 This ensures you don’t miss potential deductions.

🚀 Conclusion

If you work and need childcare, it’s worth checking.

👉 Get started

👉 www.iqtax.ch

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