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United States vs Indonesia
Tax Rate Comparison

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States
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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Indonesia
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๐Ÿ’ฐ Personal Income Tax Calculator

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Individual Income Tax (Top Marginal Rate)
Top Income Tax Rate
10โ€“37%
TCJA provisions extended; no sunset
No change
5โ€“35%
Stable; resource wealth affecting fiscal planning
No change
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
0โ€“11%
No federal sales tax; state avg ~6โ€“9%
No change
12%
12% maintained; digital economy compliance growing
No change
Corporate Tax Rate
Corporate Tax Rate
21%
Federal flat; proposals to raise to 28% stalled
No change
22%
Potential reduction to 20% under investment push
No change
Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax
0โ€“20%
+ 3.8% NIIT; thresholds inflation-adjusted
No change
~2.5%
No change expected
No change
Social Security & Payroll
Social Security / Payroll
~15.3%
SS wage base ~$180,000 est. 2026
No change
~18โ€“23%
Universal health coverage expansion continuing
No change
State, Regional & Local Taxes

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.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Indonesia โ€” Provincial & Regional Taxes

Indonesia's 38 provinces and 514 regencies/cities levy their own taxes. Provinces charge vehicle tax (Pajak Kendaraan Bermotor) at 1%โ€“2%, vehicle transfer tax, and fuel tax (Pajak Bahan Bakar Kendaraan). Regencies/cities levy hotel tax (10%), restaurant tax (10%), entertainment tax (0%โ€“75%), and land/building tax (Pajak Bumi dan Bangunan - P2). The 2022 tax reform (Harmonisasi Peraturan Perpajakan) unified many tax procedures. E-commerce platforms must now collect VAT.

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.

United States vs Indonesia: Key Tax Differences (2026)

๐Ÿ’ฐ Income Tax: ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States has a higher top income tax rate (10โ€“37% vs 5โ€“35%). ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Indonesia is more favourable for high earners.

๐Ÿ›’ VAT/Sales Tax: Indonesia has a higher consumption tax (0โ€“11% vs 12%).

๐Ÿข Corporate Tax: ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States offers a lower corporate rate (21% vs 22%), which can influence business location decisions.

๐Ÿ“ˆ Capital Gains: ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Indonesia taxes investment gains at a lower rate (2.5% vs 20%), benefiting investors.

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