The city of Schaffhausen, Switzerland, is poised to return approximately 51 million francs in record budget surpluses to its taxpayers. Proposed by Gaétan Surber of the Young Greens, the plan suggests a uniform payout to all citizens, differing from other models that correlate refunds with tax contributions. Critics, including SVP member Thomas Stamm, argue this approach misrepresents taxpayer equity. While the city council initially favored investing the surplus, a majority in the parliament now supports the refund plan. Further details on the distribution will be developed and presented for approval.