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France vs United States
Tax Rate Comparison

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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France
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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States
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๐Ÿ’ฐ Personal Income Tax Calculator

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Individual Income Tax (Top Marginal Rate)
Top Income Tax Rate
0โ€“45%
Surcharges normalized; inflation adjustment
No change
10โ€“37%
TCJA provisions extended; no sunset
No change
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
5.5โ€“20%
Standard 20% maintained
No change
0โ€“11%
No federal sales tax; state avg ~6โ€“9%
No change
Corporate Tax Rate
Corporate Tax Rate
25%
Large company surcharge expired; flat 25%
No change
21%
Federal flat; proposals to raise to 28% stalled
No change
Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax
30%
PFU at 30% maintained
No change
0โ€“20%
+ 3.8% NIIT; thresholds inflation-adjusted
No change
Social Security & Payroll
Social Security / Payroll
~45%
Contribution rates stable; healthcare costs rising
No change
~15.3%
SS wage base ~$180,000 est. 2026
No change
State, Regional & Local Taxes

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France โ€” Local & Regional Contributions

France's 18 regions and 96 metropolitan departments do not set income tax but levy business taxes (CFE; CVAE abolished 2024). Taxe fonciรจre (property tax) is set by communes and has risen sharply. Taxe d'habitation was abolished for primary residences. Employers pay apprenticeship tax (0.68%) and professional training levies.

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.

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.

France vs United States: Key Tax Differences (2026)

๐Ÿ’ฐ Income Tax: ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France has a higher top income tax rate (0โ€“45% vs 10โ€“37%). ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States is more favourable for high earners.

๐Ÿ›’ VAT/Sales Tax: France has a higher consumption tax (5.5โ€“20% vs 0โ€“11%).

๐Ÿข Corporate Tax: ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States offers a lower corporate rate (21% vs 25%), which can influence business location decisions.

๐Ÿ“ˆ Capital Gains: ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States taxes investment gains at a lower rate (20% vs 30%), benefiting investors.

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