8. Income taxes

Audited information

CHF 1,000

2021

2020

Current income taxes

7,526

8,504

Deferred income taxes

25,712

10,571

Total income taxes

33,238

19,076

The difference between the expected income tax expense and the income tax expense shown in the income statement can be explained as follows:

CHF 1,000

2021

2020

Profit before taxes

233,918

132,672

Expected Group tax rate

16%

16%

Expected income taxes

37,427

21,227

 

 

 

Non-deductible expenses

310

163

Tax-free income

–627

–585

Use of non-capitalised tax losses carried forward

–46

–11

Non-capitalisable tax losses for the period

85

127

Expenses/income which are taxed at a lower/higher tax rate

–3,829

–1,779

Impact of changes in tax rate on deferred tax items recognised

–148

–119

Tax effects for prior periods

65

54

Effective income tax charge

33,238

19,076

Effective tax rate

14%

14%

Deferred income taxes are calculated for each subsidiary using the local tax rates.

In 2021, the non-capitalised tax assets from losses carried forward amount to CHF 0.1 million (2020: CHF 0.1 million). Deferred income tax assets relate to deferred income taxes on temporary differences. Prepaid expenses include income taxes of CHF 11.5 million (2020: –). Accrued expenses include income taxes of CHF 6.1 million (2020: CHF 5.7 million).