United States vs Honduras
Tax Rate Comparison
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π° Personal Income Tax Calculator
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πΊπΈ United States β State & Local Taxes
The U.S. has 50 states each setting their own income tax (0%β13.3%). 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.
ππ³ Honduras β Municipal Taxes
Honduras's 298 municipalities levy the Impuesto Personal sobre la Renta (IPSVR), property tax (on buildings and land), commercial activity tax (impuesto de industria, comercio y servicios at 0.3%β0.5% of gross income), and vehicle tax. Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula have the highest municipal charges. The Servicio de AdministraciΓ³n de Rentas (SAR) administers national taxes. Honduras has one of Latin America's highest inequality indices; tax evasion is widespread, particularly in informal sectors.
United States vs Honduras: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: πΊπΈ United States has a higher top income tax rate (10β37% vs 0β25%). ππ³ Honduras is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Honduras has a higher consumption tax (0β11% vs 15%).
π’ Corporate Tax: πΊπΈ United States offers a lower corporate rate (21% vs 25%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: ππ³ Honduras taxes investment gains at a lower rate (10% vs 20%), benefiting investors.