Brazil vs Australia
Tax Rate Comparison
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π° Personal Income Tax Calculator
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π§π· Brazil β State & Municipal Taxes
Brazil has one of the world's most complex tax systems. States levy ICMS at 7%β18% varying by state. Municipalities levy ISS (services tax) at 2%β5% and IPTU (urban property tax). A sweeping tax reform (EC 132/2023) is gradually replacing ICMS/ISS with unified IBS and CBS taxes through 2033. States impose ITCMD (inheritance/gift tax) up to 8%.
π¦πΊ Australia β State & Territory Taxes
Australia's 6 states and 2 territories levy payroll tax (4.75%β6.85%), stamp duty on property, and land tax on investment properties. There is no state income tax β income tax is federal only. The Stage 3 tax cuts (effective July 2024) restructured brackets significantly. The ACT is progressively replacing stamp duty with broad-based land value tax. Councils levy rates on property owners.
Brazil vs Australia: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π¦πΊ Australia has a higher top income tax rate (0β27.5% vs 0β45%). π§π· Brazil is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Brazil has a higher consumption tax (~27.5% combined vs 10%).
π’ Corporate Tax: π¦πΊ Australia offers a lower corporate rate (30% vs 34%), which can influence business location decisions.