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Japan vs United States
Tax Rate Comparison

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πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
vs
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Tax Year:

πŸ’° Personal Income Tax Calculator

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Individual Income Tax (Top Marginal Rate)
Top Income Tax Rate
5–45%
Basic deduction increase for low earners
No change
10–37%
TCJA provisions extended; no sunset
No change
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
8–10%
No rate change; digital services tax under review
No change
0–11%
No federal sales tax; state avg ~6–9%
No change
Corporate Tax Rate
Corporate Tax Rate
~30.62%
Global Minimum Tax applies to large MNCs
No change
21%
Federal flat; proposals to raise to 28% stalled
No change
Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax
20.315%
Expanded NISA (tax-free investment) ongoing
No change
0–20%
+ 3.8% NIIT; thresholds inflation-adjusted
No change
Social Security & Payroll
Social Security / Payroll
~28.5%
Coverage expansion to part-time workers ongoing
No change
~15.3%
SS wage base ~$180,000 est. 2026
No change
State, Regional & Local Taxes

πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan β€” Prefectural & Municipal Inhabitant Tax

Japan's 47 prefectures levy inhabitant tax (δ½ζ°‘η¨Ž) at a flat 10% on top of national income tax β€” 4% prefectural + 6% municipal. A reconstruction special income tax of 2.1% of national tax applies through 2037. Property acquisition tax and fixed asset tax (1.4% of assessed value) are levied locally. Large cities impose additional taxes on large businesses.

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.

⚠️ 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.

Japan vs United States: Key Tax Differences (2026)

πŸ’° Income Tax: πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan has a higher top income tax rate (5–45% vs 10–37%). πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States is more favourable for high earners.

πŸ›’ VAT/Sales Tax: United States has a higher consumption tax (8–10% vs 0–11%).

🏒 Corporate Tax: πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States offers a lower corporate rate (21% vs 30.62%), which can influence business location decisions.

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