VaudTax review
A free Vaud-focused web service for cantonal, communal and federal tax filing.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
VaudTax is the Canton of Vaud’s official online service for preparing and submitting individual income-tax returns. It is intended for taxpayers who need cantonal, communal and federal calculations in one browser-based workflow. Users can choose guided or self-directed data entry, upload supporting documents, and submit electronically to the tax authority. The service runs on computers, tablets and smartphones, and the online service is provided free of charge.
Its strongest point is jurisdictional coverage. VaudTax handles the three relevant tax levels—cantonal, communal and federal—and supports electronic submission as well as printing for postal delivery. Import options can reduce repeated entry: taxpayers can bring in prior .tax and .vaudtax returns and supported electronic bank tax statements. The service also supports investment income, rental income and self-employment scenarios, giving it useful breadth for individual filings. Secure encrypted transmission and Swiss data hosting add a clear data-handling signal for taxpayers submitting sensitive documents.
VaudTax is a focused choice rather than a general-purpose tax platform. Its scope is centered on individual taxpayers in the Canton of Vaud, so taxpayers filing elsewhere should choose a service designed for their jurisdiction. The current product is the online service; downloadable VaudTax software was discontinued for tax year 2025. Draft management uses manual saving and restoration, which makes deliberate file handling part of the workflow. Phone, email and documentation support are available, while the cloud deployment keeps access browser-based. Choose VaudTax for free Vaud filing with official jurisdictional depth; choose an alternative if you need broader regional coverage or downloadable tax software.
VaudTax pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Calculates cantonal, communal and federal taxes
- Supports electronic filing and supporting-document uploads
- Imports prior returns and supported electronic bank statements
- Where it doesn't
- Focused on individual taxpayers in the Canton of Vaud
- Downloadable VaudTax software was discontinued for tax year 2025
- Drafts are saved and restored manually
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