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Taxes in Herisau — Tax Calculator 2026

Tax rate 410% · Rank 15 of 20 in canton Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Herisau — Key Facts

Municipal tax multiplier
410%
Rank in canton
15 / 20
Canton
Appenzell Ausserrhoden (AR)

Herisau vs. cantonal average Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Herisau
410%
Ø Canton AR
380.3%
Difference
+29.7%

Herisau is 29.7 percentage points above average of canton Appenzell Ausserrhoden.

Cost of living in Herisau

Health insurance (median)
CHF 354/mo.
Cantonal premium region 1
Rent 2 rooms (median)
CHF 917/mo.
Rent 3 rooms (median)
CHF 1’119/mo.
Cantonal average
Rent 4 rooms (median)
CHF 1’341/mo.
Rent 5 rooms (median)
CHF 1’498/mo.

Health insurance: FOPH data 2026, adults, standard model, deductible CHF 300. Rent: FSO structural survey 2024.

Reference tax amounts Herisau

Estimated annual tax burden (single, no children, no confession). Incl. cantonal, municipal and federal tax.

Gross incomeTax burden
CHF 60'000CHF 7’045
CHF 80'000CHF 11’134
CHF 120'000CHF 20’858

Data: FTA tax tariffs 2026. Standard deductions included.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Taxes in Herisau

What is the tax multiplier in Herisau?

The municipal tax multiplier in Herisau is 410% (as of 2026). Herisau ranks 15 out of 20 municipalities in Canton Appenzell Ausserrhoden.

How much tax do you pay in Herisau with an income of 80,000?

With a gross income of CHF 80,000 (single, no denomination), the total tax burden in Herisau is approximately CHF 11’134 per year. This includes cantonal, municipal and federal tax.

Which municipality in Canton Appenzell Ausserrhoden has the lowest taxes?

The cheapest municipality in Canton Appenzell Ausserrhoden is Teufen (AR) with a tax multiplier of 260%.

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