This is unprecedented. The Council of State decided to review a law a few months after its adoption, in this case that regulating automobile tax. Last week, several Genevans saw their bill explode to proportions that no one expected, neither them nor the Parliament, which had concocted the text, nor the government, which had approved it. Wednesday, at 7:30 p.m. on RTS, State Councilor Nathalie Fontanet indicated that the Executive was “extremely concerned”. She judged that the situation was “not tenable”.
The elected official explained the path the government intends to take. First, plan to spread the tax over 2025 and 2026, as proposed by the PLR, in order to allow taxpayers to pay in several installments. Then, support a text from Liberties and Social Justice, which proposes to establish “a shield”, i.e. a maximum tax increase rate. Finally, “find concrete solutions” for Genevans unable, today, to cope with the increase. The Council of State is considering making “tax discounts”.
He will set about the task, starting this Thursday evening, during the parliamentary session, in order to “correct this situation” as quickly as possible.
