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United States vs Sweden
Tax Rate Comparison

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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
vs
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Sweden
Tax Year:

πŸ’° Personal Income Tax Calculator

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Individual Income Tax (Top Marginal Rate)
Top Income Tax Rate
10–37%
TCJA provisions extended; no sunset
No change
32–52%
Threshold adjustments; municipal variation continues
No change
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
0–11%
No federal sales tax; state avg ~6–9%
No change
6–25%
Standard 25% maintained
No change
Corporate Tax Rate
Corporate Tax Rate
21%
Federal flat; proposals to raise to 28% stalled
No change
20.6%
Pillar Two compliance for MNCs
No change
Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax
0–20%
+ 3.8% NIIT; thresholds inflation-adjusted
No change
30%
Capital income tax rate unchanged
No change
Social Security & Payroll
Social Security / Payroll
~15.3%
SS wage base ~$180,000 est. 2026
No change
31.42%
Employer social contributions unchanged
No change
State, Regional & Local Taxes

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.

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Sweden β€” Municipal Income Tax

Sweden's 290 municipalities and 21 regions each set their own income tax, ranging from ~29% to 35% (avg ~32%). The state income tax of 20% only applies above ~SEK 598,500. Church of Sweden members pay ~1% church fee. No local corporate tax variation.

⚠️ 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.

United States vs Sweden: Key Tax Differences (2026)

πŸ’° Income Tax: πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Sweden has a higher top income tax rate (10–37% vs 32–52%). πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States is more favourable for high earners.

πŸ›’ VAT/Sales Tax: Sweden has a higher consumption tax (0–11% vs 6–25%).

🏒 Corporate Tax: Corporate rates are similar in both countries (21% vs 20.6%).

πŸ“ˆ Capital Gains: πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States taxes investment gains at a lower rate (20% vs 30%), benefiting investors.

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