8. Income taxes

Audited information

CHF 1,000

2022

2021

Current income taxes

48,186

7,526

Deferred income taxes

–22,050

25,712

Total income taxes

26,136

33,238

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

2022

2021

Profit before taxes

177,961

233,918

Expected Group tax rate

16%

16%

Expected income taxes

28,474

37,427

 

 

 

Non-deductible expenses

318

310

Tax-free income

–190

–627

Use of non-capitalised tax losses carried forward

-

–46

Non-capitalisable tax losses for the period

364

85

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

–3,148

–3,829

Impact of changes in tax rate on deferred tax items recognised

-

–148

Tax effects for prior periods

318

65

Effective income tax charge

26,136

33,238

Effective tax rate

15%

14%

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

In 2022, the non-capitalised tax assets from losses carried forward amount to CHF 0.5 million (2021: CHF 0.1 million). Deferred income tax assets relate to deferred income taxes on temporary differences. Prepaid expenses include income taxes of CHF 2.5 million (2021: 11.5 million). Accrued expenses include income taxes of CHF 25.1 million (2021: CHF 6.1 million).