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Peru vs United States
Tax Rate Comparison

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πŸ‡΅πŸ‡ͺ Peru
vs
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Tax Year:

πŸ’° Personal Income Tax Calculator

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Individual Income Tax (Top Marginal Rate)
Top Income Tax Rate
8–30%
Rates stable; tax formalization drive
No change
10–37%
TCJA provisions extended; no sunset
No change
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
18%
18% stable; digital services included
No change
0–11%
No federal sales tax; state avg ~6–9%
No change
Corporate Tax Rate
Corporate Tax Rate
29.5%
29.5%; Pillar Two framework in development
No change
21%
Federal flat; proposals to raise to 28% stalled
No change
Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax
5%
5% dividend rate maintained
No change
0–20%
+ 3.8% NIIT; thresholds inflation-adjusted
No change
Social Security & Payroll
Social Security / Payroll
~32%
Mixed pension system; ONP and AFP reform progressing
No change
~15.3%
SS wage base ~$180,000 est. 2026
No change
State, Regional & Local Taxes

πŸ‡΅πŸ‡ͺ Peru β€” Municipal Taxes & Regional Licenses

Peru's 25 regions and 1,874 municipalities have limited tax powers. Municipalities levy Impuesto Predial (property tax at 0.2%–1% of self-assessed value), vehicle tax (Impuesto al Patrimonio Vehicular), and business licences. Alcabala (property transfer tax) is municipal at 3% of value above 10 UIT. The national tax authority (SUNAT) administers income and VAT taxes. Peru has a flat corporate rate and progressive personal income tax system.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States β€” State & Local Taxes

The U.S. has 50 states each setting their own income tax (0%–13.3%). California tops at 13.3%, while Texas, Florida, and Nevada levy no state income tax. NYC adds its own income tax (up to 3.876%). Sales taxes vary from 0% (Oregon) to over 11% combined. Property taxes are primarily local. Some states like Washington have introduced capital gains levies.

⚠️ Disclaimer: Rates shown are standard top/headline rates for informational purposes. Actual tax liability depends on income level, residency, deductions, and tax treaties. 2025–2026 data reflects announced or enacted rates and may be subject to change. Not financial or legal advice.

Peru vs United States: Key Tax Differences (2026)

πŸ’° Income Tax: πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States has a higher top income tax rate (8–30% vs 10–37%). πŸ‡΅πŸ‡ͺ Peru is more favourable for high earners.

πŸ›’ VAT/Sales Tax: Peru has a higher consumption tax (18% vs 0–11%).

🏒 Corporate Tax: πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States offers a lower corporate rate (21% vs 29.5%), which can influence business location decisions.

πŸ“ˆ Capital Gains: πŸ‡΅πŸ‡ͺ Peru taxes investment gains at a lower rate (5% vs 20%), benefiting investors.

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