Taxes in Canton Appenzell Innerrhoden (AI) 2026
Taxes in Appenzell at a gross salary of CHF 80,000 (single): CHF 7'192 · rank 3 of 26 cantonal capitals
Appenzell Innerrhoden is the smallest canton in Switzerland by area and still holds its Landsgemeinde, the open-air assembly. A single person with a gross salary of CHF 80,000 pays about CHF 7'192 in taxes in Appenzell (canton, municipality and federal, without church tax) — rank 3 of 26 cantonal capitals, in the cheapest third. Within the canton, the tax on the same salary ranges from CHF 7'192 in Appenzell to CHF 8'846 in Oberegg.
The gap between the cheapest and the most expensive municipality is CHF 1'654 per year: Appenzell pays CHF 7'192, Oberegg CHF 8'846 — on the same gross income of CHF 80'000.
Tax burden in all 5 municipalities of canton Appenzell Innerrhoden — 2026 ranking
| Rank | municipal | CHF/year | Δ canton mean at 80'000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appenzell | 56% | 4'539 | 7'192 | 13'904 | −769 |
| 2 | Schwende-Rüte | 58% | 4'593 | 7'275 | 14'049 | −686 |
| 3 | Gonten | 76% | 5'082 | 8'019 | 15'358 | +58 |
| 4 | Schlatt-Haslen | 87% | 5'381 | 8'474 | 16'159 | +513 |
| 5 | Oberegg | 96% | 5'625 | 8'846 | 16'813 | +885 |
| Canton mean (5 municipalities) | 74.6% | 5'044 | 7'961 | 15'257 |
All amounts are the total annual tax burden (cantonal, municipal and federal income tax) for a single person, aged 35, no children, no confession, no wealth, gross salary from employment — calculated with the FTA 2026 tax scales.
Canton mean = unweighted average across all 5 municipalities. Rank 1 = lowest burden; municipalities with the same value follow the order of their tax-rate rank.
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Canton Appenzell Innerrhoden — Key Facts
- Abbreviation
- AI
- Capital
- Appenzell
- Tax year
- 2026
- Cantonal tax rate
- 96 %
- Rank (nationwide)
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- Tax in capital, 80k single
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Cost of Living in Canton Appenzell Innerrhoden
- Ø Health ins. premium
- CHF 275/mo.
- Ø Rent 3 rooms
- CHF 1'209/mo.
- Ø Rent 4 rooms
- CHF 1'598/mo.
Average across 5 municipalities. Health ins.: FOPH data 2026, CHF 2,500 deductible. Rent: cantonal figure, FSO 2020.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Taxes in Appenzell Innerrhoden
How high are taxes in the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden?
In Appenzell, a single person with a gross salary of CHF 80,000 pays about CHF 7'192 in cantonal, municipal and federal taxes; that is rank 3 of 26 cantonal capitals. The tax rate is 96% for the canton and 56% for the municipality of Appenzell. For married couples, families and other incomes, use the tax calculator.
Which municipalities have the lowest taxes in the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden?
At a gross salary of CHF 80,000 (single), Appenzell, Schwende-Rüte and Gonten are the cheapest; the most expensive is Oberegg at CHF 8'846. The ranking of all 5 municipalities is shown above on this page.
How is income tax made up in the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden?
Of the cantonal tax, the municipal tax of the place of residence and the direct federal tax; members of a recognised denomination also pay church tax. The canton and the municipality each levy their tax with their own rate.