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Russia vs United States
Tax Rate Comparison

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๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Russia
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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States
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๐Ÿ’ฐ Personal Income Tax Calculator

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Individual Income Tax (Top Marginal Rate)
Top Income Tax Rate
13โ€“22%
New 5-band progressive system fully in effect
No change
10โ€“37%
TCJA provisions extended; no sunset
No change
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
20%
20% stable; wartime fiscal pressures
No change
0โ€“11%
No federal sales tax; state avg ~6โ€“9%
No change
Corporate Tax Rate
Corporate Tax Rate
25%
25% CIT from 2025; defense sector has special rules
No change
21%
Federal flat; proposals to raise to 28% stalled
No change
Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax
13โ€“22%
Progressive rates matching income tax
No change
0โ€“20%
+ 3.8% NIIT; thresholds inflation-adjusted
No change
Social Security & Payroll
Social Security / Payroll
~30%
Contribution ceilings adjusted for high inflation
No change
~15.3%
SS wage base ~$180,000 est. 2026
No change
State, Regional & Local Taxes

๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Russia โ€” Regional & Municipal Taxes

Russia's 89 federal subjects (regions, republics, territories) set their own rates for the regional corporate income tax share (within federal bounds: regions get 17% of 20% national rate, can reduce to 12.5%). Property tax is regional, vehicle tax is regional, and transport tax varies by region. Municipal taxes are limited: land tax (0.3%โ€“1.5%) and individual property tax are locally determined within federal parameters. Sanctions have significantly affected the international tax landscape for Russian entities.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States โ€” State & Local Taxes

The U.S. has 50 states each setting their own income tax (0%โ€“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.

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

Russia vs United States: Key Tax Differences (2026)

๐Ÿ’ฐ Income Tax: ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States has a higher top income tax rate (13โ€“22% vs 10โ€“37%). ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Russia is more favourable for high earners.

๐Ÿ›’ VAT/Sales Tax: Russia has a higher consumption tax (20% vs 0โ€“11%).

๐Ÿข Corporate Tax: ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States offers a lower corporate rate (21% vs 25%), which can influence business location decisions.

๐Ÿ“ˆ Capital Gains: ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States taxes investment gains at a lower rate (20% vs 22%), benefiting investors.

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