United States vs Uruguay
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.
πΊπΎ Uruguay β Departmental & Municipal Taxes
Uruguay's 19 departments (like Montevideo, Maldonado) each have their own departmental government (Intendencia) that levies property taxes (ContribuciΓ³n Inmobiliaria) at rates set per department, vehicle patents (Patente de Rodados), and commercial licence fees. Montevideo has higher rates than interior departments. National income tax (IRPF) and corporate tax are nationally administered by the DGI (DirecciΓ³n General Impositiva). Uruguay's territorial income tax system (prior to 2007 reform) was replaced with a worldwide system.
United States vs Uruguay: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: πΊπΈ United States has a higher top income tax rate (10β37% vs 0β36%). πΊπΎ Uruguay is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Uruguay has a higher consumption tax (0β11% vs 10β22%).
π’ Corporate Tax: πΊπΈ United States offers a lower corporate rate (21% vs 25%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: πΊπΎ Uruguay taxes investment gains at a lower rate (12% vs 20%), benefiting investors.