Question juridique clé
Whether prepayments made before transfer of ownership constitute additional consideration for land gain tax purposes.
Solution extraite
Yes. The interest benefit from advance payments is an additional benefit by the purchaser and may be added to the sale price.
Motifs extraits
The use of the funds by the seller is irrelevant; what matters is that advance payment gave the seller extra liquid funds and thus a higher gain. Zurich's practice under §§ 220 and 222 StG/ZH is consistent with Art. 12 StHG.