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Taxes in Stein (AR) (AR) 2026

Rank № 7 of 20 communes in canton Appenzell Ausserrhoden.

370%
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How Stein (AR) compares

Canton AR average▾381%
Cheapest in AR▾260%
Most expensive in AR▾450%
Switzerland median▾107%
Canton range
260–450
20 communes in AR
Cantonal average
380.8
commune-level multiplier
National median
107
across 2'122 communes
Example calculation: annual tax bill in Stein (AR) by income
StatusGross incomeAnnual tax
SingleCHF 80'000CHF 10'228
SingleCHF 120'000CHF 19'570
SingleCHF 180'000CHF 36'161
MarriedCHF 150'000CHF 22'308
Married, 2 childrenCHF 200'000CHF 31'859
Assumptions: standard deductions, no religious affiliation. Federal, cantonal and communal tax, excluding church tax. Source: ESTV.

Stein (AR) sits in the middle of canton Appenzell Ausserrhoden's tax range, at a rate of 370%. Moving to Teufen (AR) would save roughly CHF 2'579 per year at an income of CHF 120,000. At an income of CHF 120,000, the total tax bill in Stein (AR) is roughly CHF 19'570.

Average tax rate
All cantons · ranked by average tax rate
  1. 1GEGeneva41.2%
  2. 2BSBasel-Stadt42.5%
  3. 3ZGZug55.0%
  4. 4BLBasel-Landschaft59.2%
  5. 5GLGlarus60.7%
  6. 6VDVaud69.4%
  7. 7NENeuchâtel71.8%
  8. 8FRFribourg79.7%
  9. 9AIAppenzell Innerrhoden79.8%
  10. 10TITicino83.0%
  11. 11GRGraubünden87.3%
  12. 12SHSchaffhausen96.2%
  13. 13URUri101.8%
  14. 14AGAargau105.7%
  15. 15ZHZurich105.8%
  16. 16SGSt. Gallen111.2%
  17. 17SOSolothurn117.4%
  18. 18VSValais119.9%
  19. 19TGThurgau142.5%
  20. 20SZSchwyz153.3%
  21. 21BEBern171.3%
  22. 22LULucerne189.7%
  23. 23NWNidwalden201.3%
  24. 24JUJura209.9%
  25. 25ARAppenzell Ausserrhodenyours380.8%
  26. 26OWObwalden470.9%
Within canton AR58% along
260%370% · here450%
Across Switzerland69% along
25%370% · here525%

The 5 nearest communes

AI3.4 km
Schlatt-Haslen
saves CHF 2'322/year
AR4.0 km
Teufen (AR)
saves CHF 2'579/year
AR4.8 km
Waldstatt
costs CHF 0/year more
AR5.1 km
Herisau
costs CHF 938/year more
SG5.5 km
St. Gallen
costs CHF 2'150/year more
What is the tax rate in Stein (AR) in 2026?
The communal tax rate in Stein (AR) is 370% in 2026, and the cantonal rate is 380.8%.
How much tax do you pay in Stein (AR) on a CHF 100,000 income?
On a gross income of CHF 100,000 (single, no religious affiliation), the total tax bill in Stein (AR) is roughly CHF 14'705 per year.
Is Stein (AR) a low-tax commune?
Stein (AR) ranks 7 of 20 in canton Appenzell Ausserrhoden, in the middle of the cantonal tax range.
Which neighboring commune has lower taxes?
Teufen (AR) is only 4.0 km away, and the tax bill there is roughly CHF 2'579 lower at an income of CHF 120,000.
Sources & methodology

Source: ESTV cantonal tax sheets 2026. Illustrative calculation based on standard assumptions — use the calculator for an exact figure.