United States vs Suriname
Tax Rate Comparison
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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.
πΈπ· Suriname β District Administrations
Suriname's 10 districts have limited local taxing authority within national frameworks. The Surinaamse Belastingdienst administers national taxes. Suriname went through a severe debt crisis in 2020β21 and defaulted on its sovereign debt; an IMF program is stabilizing the economy. Oil (Staatsolie) and gold mining are dominant revenue sources. A major TotalEnergies offshore oil discovery (Block 58) is advancing toward production. Suriname uses the Surinamese dollar (SRD); significant devaluation has affected the real tax burden.
United States vs Suriname: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: πΈπ· Suriname has a higher top income tax rate (10β37% vs 0β38%). πΊπΈ United States is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: United States has a higher consumption tax (0β11% vs 10%).
π’ Corporate Tax: πΊπΈ United States offers a lower corporate rate (21% vs 36%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: πΊπΈ United States taxes investment gains at a lower rate (20% vs 36%), benefiting investors.